Looking for a place, where you can avoid the hustle & bustle of city life? Finland is the best answer to your query. On visiting Finland, you will feel as if you are stepping into refreshing shower on an extreme hot day. Finland, the Nordic country is located in the northern part of Europe. It is bordered on the west by Sweden, while on the east by Russia. Even on entering the capital city of Helsinki, you will experience the cool, clean air, which will fully charge you up for the rest of the journey.

Ranging from beautiful islands on the western coast to the countless sapphire lakes on the southern part, Finland offers a lot to tourists. Here you can do anything, whether it be sailing, fishing or relaxing on the cozy beach. In terms of wildlife in Finland, you can’t expect for more. The time period between the months of May-September is the ideal time for visiting the place.

Tourist attractions & destinations
Below are listed, some of the most important tourist attractions and destinations of Finland.

1. Helsinki,


2. Suomenlinna Fortress,


3. Senate Square,


4. Uspenski Cathedral,


5. Temppeliaukio Church,


6. Seurasaari Open Air Museum,


7. National Museum of Finland,


8. Santa Claus Village,


9. Turku,


10. Aland islands,


11. Lapland,


12. Lemmenjoki National Park,


13. The Archipelago Sea,


14. The Finnish Silverline lake,


15. Lake Päijänne,


16. Lake Inari,


17. Pallastunturi ski resort, etc.

Activities
Here in Finland, you will never run out of fun & adventures as there are various activities that you can take up. Some of them are skiing, hiking, saunas, fishing, biking, kayaking, sailing etc.

Festivals
During your stay in Finland, you can enjoy various festivals like May Day, Midsummer's Day, Ruisrock festival, Savonlinna Beer Festival etc.

Food
Some of the chief food specialties of Finland are casseroles, cloudberries, Kalakukko, karjalan piirakat, Crayfish etc.

Fast facts

1. Country- Finland.


2. Capital- Helsinki.


3. Official language- Finnish, Swedish.


4. Currency- Euro (€)² (EUR).


5. Chief attraction- Suomenlinna Fortress.