Finland

                                                                                                                   

Finland - a country which shares borders with such powers as Sweden, Russia, Norway. The capital of the state is the city of Helsinki. That this city is a center of cultural, social and economic life. The shores are washed by the waters of Finland, Finland and the Gulf of Bothnia and the Baltic Sea. Largest country is the seventh largest in Europe. State is especially proud of its beautiful nature, it is for this tour to Finland are very popular among the fans to enjoy the natural sights.


More than two-thirds of Finland is covered by dense boreal forest, but a third of the country stretches beyond the Arctic Circle. The special charm of this amazing landscape of the country give the lake, which is formed by melting glacier water. But also with this part of its territory is not very friendly swampland. Finnish landscape is mostly flat, small hills and elevations are rare. The highest point is Mount Hult country. In view of the natural features of the country is rich and varied fauna of a large number of animals and birds have chosen Finland home. The waters abound in the Baltic Sea fishery resources.

This diversity and richness of nature makes the rest of Finland in a surprising and memorable, offering a wide variety of opportunities for his organization.

Due to the fact that the country is a Lakeland, water of its rivers and lakes filled with fish, the lovers of active recreation and fishing could just spend an unforgettable time. Those who are indifferent to fishing, can afford to contemplate the beauty of nature, set sail on a cruise boat or a rented yacht.

Of particular fascination are the "white nights" in Finland, when the sun does not set below the horizon, this is the time to give space for walks and interesting pastime for travelers.

Interested tourists can be offered a fascinating walking tours aimed at obtaining the mass of the positive experiences of oneness with nature. Provided for campers in the summer vacation secluded cottage on the shore of a quiet lake or river.


Finland things to do in winter, which are becoming popular because of the snow and freezing weather, actively develops and winter tourism. Especially loved by tourists for winter holidays Christmas and New Year holidays, as this is the glory of the country was the homeland of Santa Claus. Family trip to Finland for the holidays brings a lot of joy to children and adults. In that case, if the tourists choose a winter holiday in Finland, it gets put at their disposal a large number of winter pleasures that can give a northern country. Of interest is the opportunity to go skiing and sledding in the reindeer and dog sledding, snowmobiling. Also available in Finland and the ski resorts, the vast majority of which are located in Lapland.

Interesting possibilities open up for tourism and the Aland Islands, which are also part of the state.

Things to do in Finland

First of all, Finland is famous for its rivers and lakes - a mecca of boating in Europe, ski resorts: Himos, Vuokatti, Hand, Tahko, Ylläs, Levi, Saariselga. In summer, the magnificent nature, the labyrinths of lakes, charming coastline, hiking or cycling tours will not leave anyone indifferent

Helsinki - building an empire on the Senate Square: Kafederalny Cathedral, the State Council and the University, the center of the square - a monument to Emperor Alexander II. Market Square (Kauppatori) - the most vivid and vibrant place in Helsinki Presidential Palace, City Hall and the symbol of the city - a sculpture Ville Wallgren Havis Amanda. There is an indoor market, "Kauppahalli" Cathedral of the Assumption. State Art Museum, a monument to Sibelius, the Olympic Stadium, Garden City, the Palace, "Finland" and so on Europe's largest water park, "Serena Korpilampi" is located 30 kilometers from Helsinki.

Suomenlinna (Sveaborg) - a group of islands off the coast of Helsinki, Suomenlinna - a fortress built by the Swedes in the XVIII century., Now a 4 museums and artistic center in Northern Europe. The open air museum "Seurasaari" zoo "Helsinki Zoo" art museum "Athenaeum," the church in the rock 'Temppelinaukio "Moomin Museum and the Fortress" Olavinlinna "- this is not an exhaustive list of interesting places in Finland. The best resorts with water parks: Katinkulta in Sotkamo, Kuusamon Tropiikki in Kuusamo, Eden in Oulu, and Nokia, a resort in Saariselkä, Naantali and Ikaalinen. In the summer across the country are working LUNAPARK "Linnanmäki" in Helsinki, "Särkänniemi" in Tampere, "Puuhamaa" in Tervakoski and "Wasalandia" in Vaasa. The fortress of Turku was built in the XIII century., Was restored in the twentieth v.na its territory is a historical museum Turku.Kafedralny Cathedral of Turku - the national pride of the Finns, the center of the Evangelical Lutheran Church of Finland.

Katinkulta - a resort and water park, water caves, dozens of species of water massage, water slide, saunas of all kinds, a water bar.

Jämsä - lush green city in central Finland, and countless lakes, pristine pure nature, one of the centers of fishing (fishing in Finland paid).


Lapland - one of the most exotic places in Finland. Tourist-class service. Santa Claus (Father Christmas), you can see in his own house, with a workshop of Santa Claus and the Central Post Office on the Arctic Circle, at any time of year. There are many shops selling souvenirs and Item Lapland wizards. Large Nat. Parks - Lemmenjoki, Pallas Ounastunturi, Oulanka unikalnyetemnohvoynye preserved forests of ancient Europe.