Finland Travel Information

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   Finland Travel Information

Finland is a country located in Northern Europe bordering Sweden, Norway, Estonia and Russia. It’s considered to be one of the largest countries in Europe and is least populated. In the northernmost part of the country the Northern Lights can be seen in the winter and in the midnight sun in the summer. Finland claims the mythical mountain of Korvatunturi as the home of Santa Claus, resulting with a burgeoning tourist industry in Lapland that caters to Santa Claus fans. Finland is home to enormous areas of countryside and beautiful natural parks. Finland is the Sauna capital of the world with over 3 million and 188,00 lakes in the country. Levi (not the jeans) is a winter wonderland for outdoor adventurists looking for miles of trails for skiing, snowboard and snowmobiling.  Kemi is best known for its iconic snow castle, and its vibrant nightlife. Finland’s oldest town is Porvoo. Have fun as you travel back in time walking through cobblestone stone streets gazing at the colorful wooden homes. 

Helsinki the capital of Finland, is considered one of the safest cities in the world.  The city is situated on the southern side of the country next to the Gulf of Finland.  Helsinki is very cosmopolitan filled with stunning parklands and UNESCO World Heritage Sites. The Helsinki area comprises of several adjacent Finnish towns, such as Tuusula and Espoo, where the largest water park in Scandinavia resides, the Vesipuisto Serena. With miles of coastline near Helsinki, tourists will enjoy Mikkeli a charming historical city on the shores of the fourth largest lake in Europe, Lake Siama. 

   Top Things To Do In Finland

Some of the best things to do in Finland are hiking through the national parks, skiing, boating, and music festivals, or watch the dancing northern lights in Lapland.  Finland is home to seven UNESCO World Heritage Sites such as Suomenlinna a large Swedish built maritime fortress home to several museums and Finland’s only remaining WWII submarine. In Finland hiking is a favorite past time.  There are over 40 national parks in Finland, scattered around the country. Another fun past time is going sledding with reindeer or huskies in Lapland from October through early summer.  Meet Santa in the city of Rovaniemi and visit Santa Claus Village, a fun amusement park devoted to Christmas and Santa Claus. You can ski under the Northern Lights in Kilpisjarvi. Situated between Finland and Sweden are the Alan Islands.  The amazing seascapes make this a favorite stop with tourists and artists. 

Helsinki offers travelers a unique experience when coming to Finland.  Most of the sights in Helsinki are situated within walking distance of the city center, such as the Temppeliaukio Kirro (Church Rock), the Russian influenced Uspenski Cathedral, Helsinki Cathedral and the Old Market Hall, one of the oldest markets in Finland.  Helsinki’s bohemian and creative homes can still be found in the Puu Vallia area, a hip neighborhood with cool coffee houses, trendy bars and restaurants.  Take a Finnish Sauna. Public saunas are in the districts of Kotiharji, Merhaka, Hermanni or in the new Loyly complex at the south end of the Helsinki Peninsula.