Traveling to Finland: 9 reasons to say YES!

A trip to Finland will be unforgettable if you approach the planning of the route competently and see everything that the northern capital is rich in in a week.

Helsinki – the heart of Finland

Everyone who has ever been to Helsinki notes the city‘s peculiar architecture, which has absorbed centuries-old Finnish traditions. Traditionally, tourists are shown the Senate Square, the pearls of which are the Lutheran Cathedral and the monument to the composer Sibelius; beloved by children and adults, the Serena water park and the Ityakeskus shopping center. And also Helsinki – this is original design buildings with colorful balconies, non-standard flower gardens, brightly colored bicycles and a special Scandinavian charm + in everything.

Joulupukki Residence – the winter dream of millions of tourists

Who has not dreamed of getting to polar Lapland, visiting Santa Claus himself, touching his fur coat, visiting the official Post Office, where letters from children from all over the world come. This is where you really need to go in Finland with children. For your information, Santa Claus Village is open to the public all year round, not just on Christmas Eve.

Nordic drive – reindeer safari

Do you want to feel like Gerda or Kai from the snow queen? Take a ride on a reindeer sleigh, feel the wind whistling in your ears and the snow majesty of the mountain landscapes. Reindeer are a symbol of Lapland, so riding on large roomy sleighs pulled by reindeer is under item one in the list of entertainment among tourists.

A tribute to tradition – dog safari

But dog sledding is number two. This fun will be more appreciated by extreme sportsmen. The speed is crazy, the snowdrifts are deep, the sensations are unfamiliar, but very exciting. By the way, earlier it was almost the only way to move and deliver in these parts.

Give your beloved a romantic night in an igloo

People go to Finland for the polar lights, which can be seen in the sky in September-October and at the end of winter – in February-March. To enhance the perception of this incredible beauty and mystery, we recommend that you stay with your loved one in a real igloo. This is the ideal place to admire the Arctic light phenomenon through the thermal windows – a fairy tale that has come true.

Snowmobile Winter Adventure

Snowmobile safari is not as difficult as it might seem to beginners, but it is fun, exciting and a little scary. Provide yourself with adrenaline. It's very easy to get into the epicenter of such a snowy adventure – just order a safari tour and merge with the ice element at high speed into a single whole.

The land of a thousand lakes – northern relaxation

Thousands of amazing shapes and sizes of lakes, an unusual indented coastline, amazing fishing with an impressive catch, cozy Scandinavian wooden cottages with comfortable filling inside, secluded SPA-hotels on the shores of the lake – all this awaits you in the summer in southern Finland. People come here with a load of problems, but they leave refreshed and enlightened.

Moomin Park is a long-cherished dream of a child

Little fans of the book series about Moomins written by Tove Janson can make their dreams come true in the land of Moomins, a theme park where everything is like a book. Human-sized characters walk around the fairyland, hug with children, invite to ride the rides or play on the beach.

Finnish gastronomic adventure

Finnish national dishes are, of course, venison meat products, various dishes from river and lake fish, and the gifts of the forest – berries. The meat of wild animals is cooked here in a special way, practically no one remains indifferent, because it is very tasty. Finns also love carrot, turnip and broccoli casserole.
A characteristic feature of Finnish dishes is multicomponent. Gastronomic masterpieces have gone so far as to combine meat and fish in one recipe.

Come and try it yourself!