Tourist Attraction in Finland by Tittovito ES 8 - Mahanaim Bekasi

Are you looking forward to exciting family holidays? If so, consider spending your family holidays in Finland. Whether it's the height of summer or the middle of winter, Finland offers many interesting activities for your entire family to enjoy.

In summer, one of the most popular activities in Finland is bear watching. In particular, many tourists come to watch the elusive European brown bear, which is one of the largest land predators and also the national animal of Finland. Aside from watching bears, you can catch sight of wolves, lynxes and various bird species, too.

You can also take a leisurely stroll with your family through the streets of Rauma, especially Old Rauma, a World Heritage Site with over 30 hectares of wooden housing. Rauma is also where you'll find the Sammallahdenmäki Bronze Age burial site, otherwise known as the Pyramids of Finland, which contains over 30 burial mounds and other archaeological wonders. Together, these two sites make Rauma a favorite summer destination for the Finns, and a great place to stop by during your family holidays in Finland.

In winter, one of the top activities in Finland you should consider is dog sledding in Lapland. While dog sledding is no longer the sole means of transportation in the Arctic, it is a popular tourist activity, especially from December to April. After all, you won't only be able to interact with a pack of friendly dogs. You'll also be able to enjoy a truly unique experience.

You can also go on a reindeer safari during your winter family holidays in Finland. Visit one of the reindeer farms in Lapland to learn how reindeer are raised and cared for. Learn a few tips about herding and harnessing reindeer. Best of all, go on a charming sleigh ride through the pristine snowy landscape. It will surely be an experience you won't forget.

What better way to end the day than to sleep in a real igloo? Igloos have been used as excellent accommodations for centuries, and you can experience spending the night in one, too, while you're in Finland. Don't worry about feeling cold. Although your bed is made of snow, you can still stay warm and comfortable under a blanket of reindeer skin.

Whether in summer or in winter, one of the things you should also do while you're in Finland is to visit Santa Claus. That's right! Santa Claus lives in the north of Finland near the Arctic Circle and his office is open all year long. This means you'll get to meet the man himself and hear various stories about him - something your kids will surely enjoy.

Indeed, Finland has many summer and winter activities for every member of the family to enjoy and treasure. Whether you're an outdoor adventurer, a cultural enthusiast, a person who's fond of wildlife, or just a tourist looking forward to unique and amazing experiences, Finland is the right destination for you. So why not book your family holidays in Finland today?

              

Geographically, Finland is located in the northernmost part of the European continent, between Russia and Sweden. It is bordered on all sides by the Gulf of Finland. The country has a 1,250 km coastline. It has some plains with small lakes and mountains.

Historically, it is interesting to note that according to archeological evidence, signs of human civilization have been found in Finland about 100,000 years ago.

Finland has a highly industrialized, free-market economy, with per capita income comparable to U.K, France, Germany and Italy. Its key economic sector is manufacturing - wood, metals, engineering, telecommunications, and electronic industries.

Helsinki, the capital of the Republic of Finland, is a sparkling city, which is having popular tourist attractions like Finlandia Hall, the Olympic Stadium, the massive underground church, gracious Senate and Market Squares, Uspenski Cathedral, and Sibelus Monument, a memorial to the Finland's greatest composer. From Helsinki, a Baltic ferry service is available to go to Sweden across the sea.

Other important tourist attractions are:

o Lahti - northeast of Helsinki - ski resort town.
o Jyvaskyla - through Finland's Lake District.
o Oulu - city located on the shores of Gulf of Bothnia.
o Rovaniemi - south of the Artic Circle - a great tourist destination, museum, theater, Santa Claus workshop and reindeers

There are a number of Holiday Rentals available in Finland, like Kittila Ski penthouse in Finnish Lapland, Kittila Hotel, Kittila Sky Studio, Holiday Home in Tampere, Kuopio holiday Apartment in Lake district, and Radisson Sas Marina Palace Hotel, Finland.

The Midsummer festival is always welcomed by the Finnish people. The Sun does not even set at night. Nature is at its best in Finland summer. On a summer evening Finns happily sit and relax on the jetty of their lakeside cottages. A sailing trip in the extensive Turku Archipelago in Europe with its 20,000 islands offers a memorable experience.

The tourists can stay overnight in the impressive lighthouse of Bengtskar or visit a sheep farm in Pargas. The lighthouse is persistent and resilient as Finland itself. In the sheep farm handicrafts made from sheep wool, autumn colors, ancient mythology and craft traditions of the Archipelago are present. In autumn, huge flocks of cranes or large swans fly across corn fields. They will return to Finland the following summer.

The tourists will hardly hit congestion in Finland, whether on the roads, at airports, or on trains. They can plan along the arterial roads that run across the country or make detours to truly quiet scenic beauty of country roads. Finland has a network of service stations, and along the arterial road there is a network of service stations that are open through the night. Service stations generally have at least cafes, though most of them serve full meals also. Finland's fleets of trains are quite speedy and adequate for the tourists.

Finland is a country of extreme contrasts - icy winters and golden summers, and vibrant cosmopolitan cities mixed with vast areas of remote wilderness. You are sure to enjoy these when you visit Finland, along with the following.

The Christmas Country

Christmas is the most festive time of the year for the Finns, filled with unique and heartwarming traditions, which is why it is a great time to visit Finland. Get to see the St. Lucia Festival in Helsinki, which is one of the country's pre-Christmas celebrations, especially for the Swedish-speaking Finns, and while there, grab the chance to skate at the city's popular ice rink or shop for crafts and delicacies at the St. Thomas Christmas Market. You can visit a graveyard in Helsinki, too, which is filled with candles on Christmas Eve or spend a traditional Christmas Eve dinner with a Finnish family.

The best part about spending Christmas in Finland, though, is that you get to see Santa Claus - for real! Drop by the Santa Claus Village in Rovaniemi and get to meet the man in the red suit himself in his office, as well as his herd of reindeer and little helpers. You don't have to wait until the Christmas season to do this, though, since the Santa Claus Village is open all year.

Snow Castles and Igloos

Have you ever wondered what it's like to sleep in an igloo? Put an end to your curiosity and spend the night in one in Finland, such as one of the the Harriniva Igloos, where you can sleep on a double bed made of snow under a blanket made of reindeer skin. Spending the night in the Kakslauttanen Igloos is recommended for couples since most are built for two. There is even one with a clear roof so you can gaze up at the Arctic skies - or even the Northern Lights - while wrapped up in each other's arms.

There are also entire complexes made out of snow in Finland during winter like the snow castle in Kemi where there is a bar, a restaurant and a chapel made out of snow where you can have or see a truly unique wedding. There is also a snow village in Yllas where you will see many astonishing ice sculptures.

Saunas

There are approximately 1.8 million saunas in Finland so make sure you try out at least one when you visit Finland. Indeed, the Finns love the sauna. In fact, the word sauna itself is a word from the Finnish language - the only one to be included in the dictionary. Some saunas use electricity while others - roughly 500 - are traditional smoke or wood-burning saunas, which are usually located beside the lake. Popular saunas include the smoke sauna at Hotel Kakslauttanen - the largest in the world with a capacity of up to 70 people - and the newly opened Sauna Gondola in Yllas.

Wildlife Watching

Finland is home to an amazing diversity of Finland, although it is most known for its large population of European brown bears and wolverines, which you can get to see if you visit Finland. Indeed, there are many wildlife watching tours you can take during your stay so you can observe rare wild animals in their natural environment without fearing for your life. It is also easy to spot reindeer and different birds such as the elegant whooper swan - Finland's national bird.

Outdoor Adventures

Aside from wildlife watching, there are many exciting activities to keep you occupied if you visit Finland during the summer, such as hiking and cycling in its stunning nature parks, horseback riding, playing golf, sailing, kayaking and rafting. In winter, these activities are replaced with skating, skiing, snowboarding, fishing and reindeer or dog sledding, which means you will certainly have a lot to enjoy no matter what time of the year you come visit.

With approximately 5.5 million inhabitants, Finland is the eight largest country in Europe. It is often called "Land of the thousand lakes", although it had approximately 188,000 lakes at the last count.

A very popular tourist destination, Finland offers plenty of leisure activities as swimming and boating during the summer. But if you ever decide to visit, winter is the time to do it - the lakes become frozen and more than half of Finland is a giant skating playground, heaven for skaters and skiers. The ski resorts in Finland are spread almost everywhere, with a major plus up North where the ski slopes are different from each other, so every tourist can find one suited for him.

Skiing is not everything in Finland - some prefer the modern snowmobile to see the sights, while others enjoy the unique experience of a husky-sled. Up North, past the ski resorts and the hotels, the tourists can witness one of the most beautiful natural spectacles: the Aurora Borealis, or Northern Lights as the locals call it.

And if all this is not enough to make anyone jump in a plane and go visit Finland, Santa Claus should be a good enough reason. Living at the Artic Cirle, in the Finnish region of Lapland, Santa Claus can be seen by the people who visit the town of Rovaniemi, the Christmas Capital of the World.

Finland also has many castles, museums and churches. The castle-fort of Olavinlinna in Savonlinna, built in the 15th century, is the world's most northern stone fortress still standing.

Helsinki, the capital city of Finland is relatively small, with around half a million inhabitants. As Helsinki is located on the coast of the Baltic Sea, most of the central districts are near the seaside, and during the summer many ferries leave the port on sightseeing trips. Another good place to visit while in Helsinki is Suomenlinna, a naval fortress, and Seuraasari Island, known for its large park and open-air museum.

A diverse range of outdoor events gather people from all over the world here. Skating in the center of Helsinki or cross-country skiing on the outskirts should offer everyone the adventure they seek. If the outdoor events are not your thing, Helsinki has over 80 museums and galleries for all art and history lovers.

Helsinki
The temperature in Helsinki is always quiet low as it hovers around 6°Celcius. Finland the land of chilling beauty is known for their hip and happening sense of fashion, design and alliance with high technology. Helsinki in Finland is a unique destination that will delight the heart of any tourist.

Helsinki is spread across a cluster of promontories and the peninsulas here is 450 years old. The clean, wide avenues of Helsinki are lined with old buildings which tell the stories of the centuries. The place is known for its architectural excellence..

The serene environment and surroundings of the city promises to leave you awestruck. Here you can get the variety of trees, flowers, squirrels, hares, pheasants and also the odd elk. The complete surrounding has unpolluted air and the bright blue Baltic waters attract you without fail.

In Helsinki you can also enjoy various outdoor recreational activities like ice-fishing, skating, skiing, sailing, cycling, soaking in saunas, or, during the short-lived summer, sunbathing etc. There are many street-side bars sipping hot spiced wine named 'gloggi'. This city is a perfect place for walking, the sights all concentrated in the central area.

Numerous festivals and fairs in Helsinki add to the enjoyment in Helsinki. There are various events conducted in the city like the May Day Carnival, October Herring Festival, annual Samba carnival, the Helsinki City Marathon, and the midsummer festival etc. These events speak aloud about the city's rich cultural life. There are numerous theatres and dance groups in the city to add to the entertainment.

Getting Around:

The transportation in Helsinki is extremely efficient. It is rated as one of the best in the continent of Europe. The trams, metro, buses and ferry are easily available. The ticket for the same can be purchased from the driver. The special ticket counters are made available for the visitors so that they do not face any inconvenience. You can stroll down especially when the weather is pleasant. The city is so compact and amusing that moving around on foot is just fun. Alternatively, during the summer time you can make use of the hundreds of kilometres of bike trails. You can take a bicycle by paying small amount and enjoy the ride. There are ample of taxis available on order. You can easily go around the city by car and collect some memorable moments from this land of beauty.

A visit to the very beautiful and exotic Scandinavian country, Finland is part of a gazillion bucket lists. Slowly but surely, Finland has now become a top tourist destination. With so much natural beauty and development, the country was bound to receive its share of appreciation sooner or later.

If you are looking to take a memorable and nice vacation, Finland is the place for you. It is secure, fun, diverse, tourist friendly and has endless natural beauty. For the ticket, most travel experts suggest the usage of American airlines, especially if you are flying from USA, Britain or Canada. Being a passenger of American airlines countless times, I do consider it the most economical. But of course it is always a good idea to check out other airlines too. A landing at the Helsinki International Airport is the most viable and natural choice for tourists. The capital city of Finland is vibrant, exciting and to sum it up, the perfect place to start your trip. Summertime is the ideal season to visit but to be honest, even in winters, there is something magical about the city. Sibelius monument, Kiasma, Natural History Museum, Hietaniemi Beach, Esplanadi Park, Orion Cinema, Ateneum Art Museum, Toolo Winter Garden, Hietalahti Market Hall and Kaisaniemi Botanical Gardens are just a few of the countless amazing landmarks and destination in the city.

After a taste of the urban surroundings, escape to the wild side of Finland and explore the natural beauty the country has to offer. Despite being one of the most advanced countries, the people have made sure that the natural areas are kept the way they are and during summers, even the locals head to the relaxing surroundings away from the urban hustle and bustle. Finland is home to 188,000 lakes and many beautiful islands. Book a wooden cottage next to a lake, swim in the water, catch fish and do a barbeque to enjoy like the locals do.

Nature lovers and adventure seeking tourists are sure to have the time of their lives in Finland. The country is home to almost 35 natural parks which boast wildlife and unique species of plants and trees. Hiking and cycling are the most popular activities. Cycling through the wild pathways with birds chirping in the background makes you closer to nature than you ever wanted to be.

In Finland, the famous residence of Santa Claus is a great source of attraction for tourists. But even more than that, the Korvatunturi Mountain is popular. Located within the Urho Kekkonen national park, the mountain range offers a scenic environment and a visit to this park is said to be a must do thing. Few holidays can be as fun as the ones in Finland and that is why the country stands to be one of the most visited countries of the worl