Some random travel destination ideas around Finland
Helsinki
Helsinki Cathedral ”Helsingin tuomiokirkko”
Helsinki Cathedral is on of the most popular tourist sights. The church is part of Helsinki’s Empire era centre and landmark for those arriving by sea. It has become the symbol of the whole Helsinki.
Korkeasaari Zoo ”Korkeasaaren eläintarha”
Korkeasaari Zoo is home to 150 animal species. You can see for example snow leopards and peafowls alongside indigenous Finnish species such as the elk, bear, wolverine and forest reindeer.
Sea Life Helsinki
Sea Life Helsinki is open all year round. The Aquarium Center has about 50 different sized pools, over 200 species and 7 themed areas.
Kiasma
Kiasma is a contemporary art museum. The museum showcases and collects art of our time. Kiasma is the perfect place to enjoy and experience art.
ROVANIEMI
Santa Claus Village ”Joulupukin Pajakylä”
You can meet Santa Claus and cross the magical Arctic Circle every day at the Santa Claus Village.You can also have long reindeer rides in Santa Claus Village.
Husky Travels Oy
Check out the genuine Siberian Huskies, enjoy the park’s milieu and rejoice at the pace of the sled.
TURKU
Turku Castle ”Turun Linna”
Turku Castle is a more than 700 year old historical monument. It’s one of the most prettiest attractions in Turku. There is also a museum in the castle. Numerous exhibitions, decorated rooms and events showcase the castle’s history and past times.
Moominworld ”Muumimaailma”
Moominworld is theme park which is based on the Moomin stories.
Kurjenrahka National Park ”Kurjenrahkan Kansallispuisto”
Take a detour from the hustle and bustle of the Turku city, for either a few hours or for a day/night trip, and immerse yourself in the nature of Kurjenrahka.
Flowpark Turku
Flowpark is an ecological adventure park where you can test your courage. Adventure courses have been built on living trees. You may solve numerous tasks even at the height of twenty meters. Different tasks refer to ropeways, including swaying paths, liane jumps, swings and cable slides.
PORVOO
Söderskär’s Lighthouse ”Söderskärin majakka”
By visiting the exhibition in the lighthouse, with amazing stories, visitors can experience the atmosphere again and imagine how the lighthouse keepers and pilots lived before.
Old Porvoo ”Vanha Porvoo”
Old Porvoo is on of the most photographed national landscapes in Finland. Numerous cute cafes, quirky shops and boutiques invite you to stay for longer than just a day.
KUUSAMO
Bear’s Trail ”Karhunkierros”
Finland’s most popular hiking trail. Bear’s Trail takes you to Oulanka’s best locations by the roaring waters. The Bear’s trail offers hikers many sights and many kilometres. Part of the trail is also suitable for canoeing.
PORI
Yyteri
The Yyteri Beach Holiday Resort is a combination of sun, sand and sea-a unique holiday resort in the middle of Yyteri’s idyllic dune scenery. Activities in Yyteri are: Adventure Park Huikee, Fatbike Rental, Pumptrack / Bmx track, Beach Volley and Beach Soccer, Golf and Minigolf, Hiking trails, Beach for Dogs, tennis, Spa and Surf.
RAUMA
Old Rauma ”Vanha Rauma”
Old Rauma is an old wooden house district. It’s the largest, cohesive and well-preserved old wooden house area in the Nordic countries. Old Rauma has numerous shopping possibilities. There are more than 100 charming boutiques in the area.
KITTILÄ
SnowVillage Finland
SnowVillage is a magical world of ice and snow. Each year the SnowVillage is built with a new design, using around 15 million kilos of snow and 300 000 kilos of crystal clear natural ice are used to build the spectacular SnowVillage which changes in shape, size and design.
Ylläs
In Ylläs you can experience the real nature of Lapland. Activities in Ylläs: Downhill skiing, cross country skiing, snowshoeing, snowmobiling, mountain biking during the summer and winter, canoeing, fishing, hiking…
