When we travel, we search for happiness by visiting beautiful places and making magical memories. So, visiting the happiest countries in the world makes sense.
Finland is one of the most modern countries in Europe, but there are also other characteristics that make it a unique and ideal travel destination, such as its beautiful national parks full of lakes, and the urban capital full of architectural gems, islands and picturesque villages, so Finland is a diverse destination.
In the following report, we will learn together about the best tourist places in Finland, the appropriate time to visit, and the best hotels there.
Finland is an all-year-round destination, as winter is great for outdoor activities such as downhill and cross-country skiing.
Spring and fall are the best seasons to see the Northern Lights in Finnish Lapland, and Finland in late summer and fall is a great place to hunt for food and enjoy the colorful autumn scenery.
1. Helsinki
Helsinki’s art, architecture and cultural practices are influenced by both Western and Eastern European traditions, giving it a distinct character and unique charm.
Visit Senate Square to take a look at the statues and buildings in the city’s most iconic public spaces. You’ll see the majestic Helsinki Lutheran Cathedral as well as the Government Palace. Architecture and design lovers will notice works by Karl Ludwig Engel, Eliel Saarinen, and Alvar Aalto throughout the city.
Go visit the Helsinki City Museum, the Museum of Finnish Architecture, the Aalto House or the Design Museum to learn about Finnish design traditions.
2. Lapland
Lapland is one of the most beautiful tourist places in Finland that you can see. The country has imaginative landscapes, where forests and lakes prevail, and one of the good options that you can do is to see the wonderful northern lights on a clear night, so you can book a tour to see these northern lights with a tour guide who speaks your language to enjoy the stunning views.
3. The Thousand Lakes Region
One of the best places for tourism in Finland is the Thousand Lakes Region, located in most of the southeast of the country, on a vast area of mixed forests and lakes, and it is the region that Finns prefer to spend quiet vacations in small wooden houses next to the lake.
The largest lake is Lake Saimaa, dotted with thousands of islands, ideal for canal kayaking and said to have the cleanest water in the world.
Among the most beautiful and interesting tourist places in Finland in this region are the natural landscapes of Punkaharjo, Linansaari National Park, and the city of Jyväskylä, which is the largest in terms of area in this region.
4. Santa Claus House (Rovaniemi)
Rovaniemi is the gateway to Lapland and is the most popular tourist place in Finland that you can see, especially for children who have a chance to meet Santa Claus.
This house is located 7 kilometers from Rovaniemi in the small village of Santa Claus, and you can also meet Santa Claus in person, or cross the line dividing the Arctic Circle.
5. Nuuksio National Park
Nuuksio National Park is one of the most touristic places in Finland, to which visitors come from all over the country. The park contains lakes and vast pine forests.
In this park, you can hike, ride bicycles, and sail boats through its large lakes. If you visit the park in the winter, you can do snowshoe trails, as well as the ability to walk over frozen lakes and cut a hole in one to fish, with the help of a guide.
