Situated in the Northern Europe and flanked by Sweden, Norway and Russia, Finland is a beautiful country that offers excellent alpine and cross country skiing experience for hordes of tourists across the globe. Well known for its picturesque landscape resplendent with gorgeous lakes, verdant forests, azure seas and rivers, Finland is a great vacation spot, during summers as well as winters. Pristine natural setting, innumerable activities, historically important places, cruises, a wide variety of attractions await the tourists in Finland.

Visit

A primary attraction, the Finnish Archipelago is a chain of around 50,000 islands that draws hordes of visitors every year to the splendid country. Aurora Borealis or the Finland Northern Lights, or the "Nordic Lights" that are visible for over 200 nights every year rank among the prominent highlights of Finland. They're truly a spectacle to watch.

The Old Wooden Town of Porvoo is yet another exciting attraction of the country. Established in the middle ages, the town has a gamut of small houses, yards and tapered streets.

The Turku castle, the Olavinlinna Castle, Serena Water Amusement Park, the ruins of the Raseborg castle, the Alvar Aalto Museum, Turku Cathedral, Oulu City Art museum, Puijo Panorama tower, Sederholm and Burghers house, Kiasma Museum of Contemporary Art and Nasinneula rank among the significant landmarks of Finland.

Helsinki Cathedral, the President's Palace, Moomin World theme park, Santa's Post office, Suomenlinna castle, Valamo Monastery and the Pike's Gut feature among the important must visit places of Finland.

Do

Skiing is one of the prominent activities in Finland. The ski resorts in Finland are known for their excellent snow conditions and facilities. The northern Lapland region in Finland ensures an unforgettable skiing experience for the visitors. Innumerable golf courses captivate the golf enthusiasts from different parts of the world. Famed for its rivers and lakes, the country is best suited for fishing.

Adventurous visitors can grab the opportunity of exploring Finland, through the trekking episodes. The exciting trails that extend from the archipelago to the Lapland region offer a great hiking experience. Cruises and tours to various cities and significant places are organised for the tourists in Finland. Dog sled safaris, canoeing, motor sports, sauna and bicycling are other activities that the travellers may try in Finland.

Buy

Shopping for souvenirs can be great fun in Finland. The Puukko knives, hand made ryijy rugs, Lappish handicrafts, Marimekko clothing, Artek furniture, Kalevala Koru jewellery, Iittala glass, et al are the most sought after items by shoppers, in Finland. Travelers can indulge in a shopping spree in all the resorts Finland like Helsinki, Tempere, etc. that have a gamut of shops selling everything from gadgets to cosmetics.

Savour

The Finnish cuisine bears the impress of the neighbouring countries. Mashed potatoes, grilled sausages, buttermilk and mushy carrots are the major dishes in a traditional Finnish meal. Sea food specialities that tickle your taste buds include Baltic herring, smoked salmon, Vendace, etc. Specialities of this gorgeous country are Liver casserole, Loop sausage, Lihapullat (meat balls), sautéed reindeer, pea soup, porridge made of various cereals, and bread cheese. Cinnamon rolls and Karjalanpiirakka tempt the sweet-toothed.

Enjoy

An exciting array of pubs, clubs, restaurants, discos and nightclubs in Finland contribute to a great nightlife in the country. Tourists who visit Finland get to taste the vibrant nightlife, especially in Helsinki. Kamp Club, Studio 51, Café Ekberg, Den Kungliga Glubben and G.W. Sundmans are the prominent cafeterias and nightclubs in Finland that are flocked by both the visitors and the locals.

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