Visit these Finland Places to Have a Vacation of a Lifetime!
Located in the Northern Europe, Finland is a thoroughly modern country comprising of cosmopolitan cities and picturesque small towns. With huge uninhabited landscapes, pristine nature, culinary delights and a wide range of outdoor activities, Finland attracts hordes of travellers to the country every year. The country has over 188,000 lakes and the same number of islands. No matter where you go in Finland, tourist attractions are dotted all over the country.
For travellers who are short on time during their Finland holidays, here is the compiled list of Finland’s best four places:
Stroll through Helsinki, the capital city of Finland
Almost a third part of Helsinki’s landmass is covered by lush green scenery and sports grounds, which creates a great opportunity for a myriad of outdoor and leisure activities. Unlike other metropolis in Europe, Helsinki is calm and relaxed. Most of the sights in the city are located in close vicinity to each other. Central Park and forests on outskirts and waterside places in the centre of the city merit a visit. The city features a wide array of world-class restaurants, bars and clubs making it a bustling capital of the country. With a 100km long coastline that houses 300 islands in the Baltic Sea, Helsinki basks in the rich marine heritage.
Board a Ferry and Explore Coastal Cities and Towns
Finnish shoreline is home to a number of cities, old wooden towns, historical mansions, lighthouses, cathedrals, stone churches and national parks. Finland ferries are the best way to explore the magnificent coastline of the country. Board a ferry of your choice and enjoy island hopping in Finland. Turku, Rauma, Hanko and Vaasa are some of the popular coastal towns in the country. If you’re not short on time, you can spend a day or two in the cottage style accommodation on the island. A trip to the archipelago of 6500 Aland Islands in Finland will surely leave you with a whale of a time.
Lakeland – Europe’s Largest Lake District
Lakeland, also known as the Lake District, is the largest of the four major territories of Finland. More than one fourth of the area is covered by lakes and the rest by forests and lush hills. At the heart of the region is the largest lake of the country – Saimma. No tour to Finland is complete without a visit to Lakeland. If you want to go closer to Finnish nature, stay at a Lakeside cottage. If you’re visiting Lakeland during summer, Barbecuing, swimming, canoeing and boating are some most popular outdoor activities. If arriving in winter, get involved in a number of activities including ice skating, ice fishing, cross country skiing and snowmobiling.
Lapland – The Northernmost Region of Finland
Lapland, the largest region of Finland, offers heart-stopping views of nature throughout the year. The Northern Lights of winter and the Midnight Sun of Summer are experiences of the lifetime! No matter what time of the year you visit Lapland, snow is an inevitable part of your Finnish Lapland tour. Travellers to this nature’s paradise can rejuvenate themselves with a wide range of activities including snowmobiling, husky tours, fly fishing, white-water rafting, golf and gold-panning, hiking, trekking and mountain biking. Whilst in Lapland, don’t forget to visit Santa’s real home which is located in Korvatunturi.
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