Location :
Northern Europe, bordering the Baltic Sea, Gulf of Bothnia and Gulf of Finland, between Sweden and Russia. Helsinki is the northernmost national capital on European continent.
Tourism :
Increasingly popular destination attracting almost 2 million visitors per year.
Major Attractions:-
In the Summer -
The southern lakes offer the opportunity to sail, fish or to take a refreshing dip in the lake.
The ancient forests where bears and wolves roam are popular with hikers on the waymarked walking trails.
The city of Helsinki is a very green city where the air is clean and refreshing and is becoming increasingly popular for city breaks all year round.
In the Winter -
The average duration of winter is 135 days in southern Finland and around 200 days in Lapland. During this winter wonderland a whole range of leisure activities are available. Alpine skiing, cross country skiing, snowboarding, snowmobiles, reindeer and dog sled safaris, skating, ice fishing and the chance to visit Lapland, home of Father Christmas.
Nightlife:
There's lively nightlife in Helsinki with ample choice of bars, restaurants, clubs and a thriving pop and rock scene. |
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