DESTINATION Finland

The land of a thousand lakes, Finland is ideal for both city trips and active outdoor tours. Closely connected with its neighbors Norway, Sweden, Russia and the Baltic States, Finland can also be wonderfully explored on a cross-border tour. 

Summer in Finland is a spectacular time of year, when nights are almost as light as day and the largest lake district in Europe can be enjoyed to its fullest. In addition to the Finnish Lake District, Finnish Lapland is a characteristic region and – as home to the indigenous Sami people – is still a very culturally rich region.

Winter is just as attractive but in a different way – imagine witnessing the phenomenon of Aurora Borealis, also known as the Northern Lights, while bundled up on a sleigh ride through the snowy landscape. The northern part of the country is not only known for Rovaniemi, the residence of Santa Claus, but all manner of exciting wintertime activities, such as husky tours, snowshoe hikes and snowmobile safaris.

Tessa Kwant 
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Birthe Gierlevsen 
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HELSINKI

The maritime and lively capital city boasts many interesting sights and activities, such as the Temppeliaukio rock church and the Suomenlinna sea fortress. We also recommend a visit to the “Allas Sea Pool,” where you can experience the Finnish sauna culture firsthand and get a glimpse into life in the world's happiest country. If staying in Helsinki for several days, consider taking a day trip to Tallinn via a 2-hour ferry crossing to Estonia.

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LAKES

Eastern and central Finland are characterised by countless sparkling blue lakes that form the Finnish Lake District, the largest lake area in Europe. Canoeing, swimming and fishing are popular pastimes here, and the long and relatively mild summer days attract active travellers. During the winter half of the year, the lakes transform into playgrounds for ice fishing or ice skating. Exploring the breathtaking national parks is possible all year round: just be sure to pack your hiking boots or skis!

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ARCTIC LAPLAND

Finnish Lapland, the area north of the Arctic Circle, captivates with its extraordinary nature. Summer boasts bright nights and peaceful arctic nature, while winter is filled with snow and Northern Lights. Finland is home to Santa Claus: in Rovaniemi you can cross the Arctic Circle and visit Santa in his village with working post office. With a little luck, reindeer, moose and bears might also be spotted. Lapland is also home to the Sami, the only indigenous people in the European Union. Some families open their doors to tourists to give insight into the culture and history of their people.

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