FINLAND
There’s something pure in the Finnish air that’s incredibly vital and exciting, with parts of the country remaining gloriously remote. The trendsetting modern capital of Helsinki counterbalances the vast forested wildernesses in the north and east, like the Lapland region, which is home to Santa Claus year-round. Winter has a special charm here, with activities like skiing, dog sledding, and snowmobiling across snowy mountains under the pale winter sun. Catching the Aurora Borealis after a wood-fired sauna is a magical experience. Finnish towns offer cosy wooden churches, avant-garde designs, quirky museums, and vibrant rock music scenes, all complemented by numerous cafés.
Helsinki, the capital and largest city of Finland, is a dynamic sea-town located on the Baltic Sea. The harbour is the heart of the city, with attractions like City Hall, Helsinki Cathedral, Market Square, Old Market Hall, and the Presidential Palace all within walking distance. A two-hour flight or an overnight train journey from Helsinki takes you to Rovaniemi, the capital of Lapland, located at the northern Arctic Circle. Rovaniemi is a modern town known for being the official residence of Santa Claus and offers unique seasonal activities like snowmobiling, river cruises under the midnight sun, and viewing the Northern Lights. The changing seasons provide a perfect setting for a variety of activities, making Finland a captivating destination year-round.
Experiences
Senate Square, Helsinki
The main square of Helsinki. The buildings on the four sides of the square represent the four powers of the state - senate, church, university and commerce. The walkable shopping streets Aleksanterinkatu, Sofiankatu and the Market Square offer a variety of food stalls, cafes & souvenir shops.
Temppeliaukio Church, Helsinki
Also known as the Rock Church, an incredible building designed by brothers Timo and Tuomo Suomalainen. Its spectacular atmosphere, unique architecture and excellent acoustics make it a unique attraction.
Baltic Cruises
The best way to go to Tallinn, Stockholm and even St Petersburg. The two major cruise lines Silja and Viking cruises offer many ships and cruising options.
Day Trip to Tallinn, Estonia
A 2hour Baltic cruise both ways, this is the best way to experience Tallinn's old town in just a day.
Santa Claus Village, Rovaniemi
A village where you can meet Santa Claus & post a real letter from Santa to your children, relatives & friends for the coming Christmas. There are souvenir shops, cafes, restaurants in this tourist attraction on the Arctic Circle.
Midnight Sun Experience, Rovaniemi
One of the most amazing phenomena in Lapland during the summer months, is visiting different locations to catch the vivid light of the sunset so that you can capture both the sunset and the sunrise at the same time.
Arctic SnowHotel, Rovaniemi
This snow hotels is carved from snow and ice each year and each snow hotel is designed to be different from the previous years. Unique rooms decorated with ice art and other illuminating artwork, this is the perfect place to stay if you wish to catch the Aurora Borealis.
Northern Lights, Rovaniemi
Watch out for an impressive lights and colour show in the northern sky.
Reindeer & Husky Safari, Rovaniemi
When in Rovaniemi, one must make the unforgettable farm visit to see the life of reindeers and huskies and catch a sleigh ride. This is possible to do in the summer and the winter!
Ranua Wildlife Park, Rovaniemi
At the Ranua zoo, you can see the only polar bears living in Finland with 50 other arctic and northern animal species.
Snowmobile Ride, Rovaniemi
The only place in the world where you can go on an electric snowmobile safari. The unique, diverse arctic landscape makes it a surreal experience, and the Snowmobile is the perfect means to reach deep into the wilds of Lapland in the extreme winter months.
