Finland is a fascinating destination for many reasons: there is the magical draw of Santa Claus, reindeer and the pristine landscapes of Finnish Lapland but the cities of Southern Finland also have a lot to offer. Finland's capital Helsinki is calm and remarkably quiet compared to other capital cities. The city is located on the Baltic Sea, surrounded by thousands of islands in the Helsinki Archipelago. Some of Helsinki's main sites are located on these islands such as the Suomenlinna Fortress and Helsinki Zoo. On the mainland, some of Helsinki's main sites include Helsinki Lutheran Cathedral located on Senate Square, the marketplace located on the seafront and the Uspenski Orthodox Cathedral. Helsinki is known as a centre of fashion and design being home to internationally renowned brands such as Marimekko, and Iittala and Arabia. In Helsinki, you can experience Finnish culture and cuisine in a number of high quality restaurants. You also mustn't forget to try out one of the Finns' most beloved past times - the sauna!
You can also combine your trip to Helsinki by visiting some of the other towns and cities in Southern Finland. Turku, Finland's oldest city, has a long history as a centre of Finnish culture and is an interesting contrast to the more modern city of Helsinki. Here you can visit Turku Cathedral and take a step back in time to the late Middle Ages at Turku Castle.
You can also spend a few days in the city of Tampere - formerly an industrial town and the centre of Finland's fabric manufacturing, it is now a cultural city filled with interesting museums and fabulous restaurants. Many of the city's old factory buildings have been converted into apartments, restaurants and museums giving the city a modern feel yet still testifying to the city's industrial past. For the best view you can have dinner atop the Näsinneula Observation Tower, the second tallest building in the Nordic countries which gives you a breathtaking view over the city and miles and miles of lakes and forests in Finnish Lakeland.
Whether you are travelling just for a few days or a whole week, Finland is an excellent destination for your next city break.
Finland is a fascinating destination for so many reasons: there is the magical draw of Santa Claus, reindeer and the pristine landscapes of Finnish Lapland but the cities of Southern Finland also have a lot to offer. Finland's capital Helsinki is calm and remarkably quiet compared to other capital cities. The city is located on the Baltic Sea, surrounded by thousands of islands in the Helsinki Archipelago. Some of Helsinki's main sites are located on these islands such as the Suomenlinna Fortress and Helsinki Zoo. On the mainland, some of Helsinki's main sites include Helsinki Lutheran Cathedral located on Senate Square, the marketplace located on the seafront and the Uspenski Orthodox Cathedral. Helsinki is known as a centre of fashion and design being home to internationally renowned brands such as Marimekko, and Iittala and Arabia. In Helsinki, you can experience Finnish culture and cuisine in a number of high quality restaurants. You also mustn't forget to try out one of the Finns' most beloved past times - the sauna!
You can also combine your trip to Helsinki by visiting some of the other towns and cities in Southern Finland. Turku, Finland's oldest city, has a long history as a centre of Finnish culture and is an interesting contrast to the more modern city of Helsinki. Here you can visit Turku Cathedral and take a step back in time to the late Middle Ages at Turku Castle.
You can also spend a few days in the city of Tampere - formerly an industrial town and the centre of Finland's fabric manufacturing, it is now a cultural city filled with interesting museums and fabulous restaurants. Many of the city's old factory buildings have been converted into apartments, restaurants and museums giving the city a modern feel yet still testifying to the city's industrial past. For the best view you can have dinner atop the Näsinneula Observation Tower, the second tallest building in the Nordic countries which gives you a breathtaking view over the city and miles and miles of lakes and forests in Finnish Lakeland.
Whether you are travelling just for a few days or a whole week, Finland is an excellent destination for your next city break.