TOURS IN FINLAND

TOURS IN FINLAND

Scandinavian country wedged between Norway, Sweden and Russia, with which it kept historical and cultural roots strong, Finland is known as the Land of a Thousand Lakes. Finland is a travel destination with the interminable beauty of lush green forests, small valleys, countless sparkling lakes, exotic wilderness of a 1,000 offshore islands and endless summer days. Relatively residents have kept a very strong contact with nature, including their almost daily practices as the famous sauna for example. Green tourism of Finland attracts many visitors each year. For the more adventurous , Lapland is the right place to meet Saami Folklore, Santa Claus. Finland is a permanent communion with the elements where, once there, myths described in the Kalevala does not seem so far away from reality! Take a deep breath and smell the fresh Finnish air.

As a natural wilderness of ancient forests, treeless fells, arctic landscapes and freezing rivers running through gorge-like valleys, Lapland is the perfect destination to enjoy many of the world's more unusual and exhilarating experiences.

 Finland is far more than just a winter wonderland, as its rugged coastline proves. To the west, the long sandy beaches of the Ostrobothnia region and the dunes of Kalajoki are bathed in a pleasant summer climate and almost 24 hours of daylight in midsummer. Further south, the coastal regions of Parainen, the Turku archipelago and the 6,400 autonomous islands of the Aland region, are a sailing and fishing paradise, especially during the months of the Midnight Sun. Here too is the country's lively modern capital, Helsinki, a small, intimate city of parks, impressive 19th century architecture and clear Finnish air. One of the best ways to explore is on board the local cruises that set sail from many coastal towns. Try a one-day trip on a passenger icebreaker in the Gulf of Bothnia, or join one of the ships that regularly steer a course along the scenic Helsinki Archipelago.

Places to Visit

Helsinki

Turku

Aland Islands

Turku-Hamina

Lake Region

Lapland

Savonlinna

and more places.

 Tourist Information

Finland offers the tourist three distinct venues: Helsinki, The Lakelands, and Finnish Lapland.  If you visit the latter two in summer, watch out for biting bugs.  For many travelers, Helsinki is main attraction and touring Helsinki will take no more than two days.  The Lakelands provide beautiful scenery and an abundance of water sports.  Lapland is a unique experience featuring almost endless forest that is a true wilderness.

 
Finland is one of the world’s largest archipelagos  and its special environment is heavily protected. An excellent way to explore the country is to take one of clearly marked trail routes. One example, the circular 155 mile “Archipelago Route” is an island-hopping journey taking in several magnificent bridges and cable car ferries. Or for all things tar, there’s a 202-mile “Tar Route” from Kuhmo to Oulu, but somehow “The Northern Lights Road” sounds more romantic.