Tourists love to visit Finland, because there is beautiful nature here, and there is an opportunity to relax both in summer and in winter. The country leads in the organization of winter sports. Fans of outdoor activities can find various ski slopes and trails here.

Basically, the country attracts tourists in the winter, as there are many ski resorts and recreation centers.Also, you can safely go to Finland with children, because the infrastructure is developed specifically for family vacations.Summer holidays in Finland can be spent in the bosom of nature in a cozy cottage.

There are also plenty of activities for children.For example, almost every big city has water parks.Comfortable hotels and good service will make your stay a plus.

When to go?

As in any tourist developed area in Finland there is a high and low season.Here it is the end of summer and the New Year holidays.

Winter in Finland is always snowy.People come here for the Christmas holidays to the famous village of Santa Claus (Finnish Joulupukki).Also among the winter entertainment you can visit the husky farm, Slowland Park, Rauna Zoo.

In spring, the weather in Finland is quite damp and cool.Even at the end of May, temperature drops and cold snaps are possible.Therefore, during this period there are very few tourists here.Nevertheless, spring is suitable for sightseeing trips to major cities.

In summer, the weather is not too hot, and this weather is perfect for relaxing in Finland in nature or exploring the sights of the country.

In September, it is already quite cold and rainy here.Strong winds begin to blow, and the time of the first frosts is approaching.Holidays in Finland during this period will not be entirely comfortable and appropriate.

Top Attractions

• Suomenlina Fortress in Helsinki.This place is not so popular among tourists.Many simply saw this building from afar.But this fortress keeps a huge history.
• Olafsborg fortress.This fortress is very ancient, it was built in the 15th century.This fortress is located in the small resort town of Suvonlinna.In the fortress itself there is a museum with exhibits dedicated to its history.
• Turku Castle.This castle has a rich historical background, because it was built in the Middle Ages.There is a museum here that is open to the public.Wedding ceremonies are also held in the castle chapel.
• Village of Santa Claus.In winter, tourists go to Lapland to the village of Santa Claus.This place has an interesting history of origin.Here you can visit a deer farm, ride a roller coaster, go to the Arctic Winter World park.
• Church in the rock.This place is the most unusual in Finland.From the outside, the church does not look so remarkable, but inside it is very beautiful.Concerts of classical organ music are held here.
• Moomin Valley.This place is located on the island of Kailo.It was created based on the fairy tales of the Finnish writer Tove Jansson, who created the story about Mummy Troll.
• Ateneum Art Museum.The museum is located in the city of Helsinki.It houses the largest art collection in Finland.In the museum you can observe the creations of famous world artists.
• Cathedral in the city of Turku.This cathedral is one of the most important cultural monuments in Finland.The cathedral was built in the Gothic style.Historical figures such as Katharina Monsdotter and Bishop Hemming are buried in the chapel of the cathedral.
• Cathedral of Saint Nicholas.The attraction is located in the city of Helsinki and is its main historical and cultural symbol.The same services are held in the temple.
• Senate square.It is located in the capital of Finland.It is here that a large number of architectural monuments are concentrated.
• Vejo Rönkkönen Sculpture Park.This place is located 10 kilometers from Parikkala.This is a very unusual park, which contains about five hundred figures made of concrete.The atmosphere in the park is very fantastic and even a little scary.

Seurasaari

One of those amazing green spaces in Helsinki that are a stone’s throw from the city.Ideal for picnics, walks, and nature watching. It’s also a favorite park for joggers all year round.Here is an open-air museum showcasing 400 years of the traditional Finnish way of life.Here you can explore cottages, manors and other buildings that have been moved to the island from all over Finland.Be careful, during a long walk you can accidentally stumble upon a nudist beach.Take something tasty with you in case you meet frisky squirrels.There are many of them.