The Moomins (Swedish: Mumin, Finnish: Muumi)

The Moomins (Swedish: Mumin, Finnish: Muumi) are the central characters
in a series of books and a comic strip by Finnish illustrator and writer Tove Jansson,
originally published in Swedish by Schildts (and later in Finnish by WSOY) in Finland.
They are a family of trolls who are white, round and furry in appearance, with large snouts
that make them resemble hippopotamuses. The carefree and adventurous family live in
their house in Moominvalley, though in the past their temporary residences have included
a lighthouse and a theatre. They have many adventures along with their various friends,
who are each of various fictional species.

In all, nine books were released in the series, with five picture books and a
comic strip also written by Jansson being released between 1945 and 1993.

The Moomins have since been the basis for numerous television series,
films and even a theme park in Finland.




Moomin World (Finnish: Muumimaailma)

In Finland, you can meet the Moomins in Moomin World which is located on the
island of Kailo beside the old town of Naantali, near the city of Turku in
Western Finland. Moomin World (Muumimaailma in Finnish) is the Moomin Theme Park
especially for children but it doesn't mean that adults cannot go there. Actually, I've been to
Moomin World for 3 times and it was a very exciting experience!

The blueberry-coloured Moomin House is the main attraction. Tourists are allowed
to visit freely all the five stories. Hemulen's yellow house is located next door to
the Moomin House. It is also possible to see Moominmama's Kitchen, Fire Station, Snufkin's Camp,
Moominpappa's boat etc. in Moomin World. Visitors may also meet Moomin characters
there or the Witch in her cottage.

Moomin World isn't a traditional amusement park. There are many activities and fantasy
paths for kids there, e.g. Toffler's Path with Witch's Labyrinth, The Hattifatteners' Cave and
The Groke's House. There are also performances in Moomin Theatre Emma.

Then.. When the Moomin World is open? It's open daily from Mid June to Mid August.
If you have a chance to come to Finland, I really do recommend this place! It isn't even very
expensive, because it's located near to Helsinki (it's about 180 km from Helsinki to Naantali) and the
tickets are 19 €/day, 28 €/2 days.



Naantali, Finland, Moomin Houses in Moomin World

Oh yeah, here's the official website of the Moomin World: http://www.muumimaailma.fi/

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