Helsinki, one our favourite capitals, is the ideal starting point for a spring break in Finland. Depending on where you go in this long country, you can have spring or more winter. In the south, visit Turku, once the capital and academic centre, and spring arrives in March. Head north and people are stil skiing in May.
Turku sits astride the Aura River and was established in the 13th century. Its castle and cathedral are famous sites. If the weather is kind, you can enjoy the city from one of the many riverside cafes. Finns also claim that the best looking people come from Turku.
Helsinki was chosen as the capital in order to distance the main administrative centre from Sweden, the ruler of Finland, until the country was lost to Russia in 1809. Noted for its fine architecture and working harbour, Helsinki is a great walking city. Hotels are comfortable and restaurants plentiful. Again, if the weather favours you, there will be pop-up cafes on the harbourside and you can even stay in a converted prison. Walk along the harbour side and, if you keep going, they say you reach the Arctic Circle without leaving green country.
We know Finland and we will take you there.