The best sights of Finland: list and description

Finland is a magnificent northern country that attracts tourists with its extraordinary nature, fresh air and a variety of attractions.

Briefly about the sights of Finland we can say this:

• About forty national parks have been built in the country; ski resorts are operating. In Finland, there are many Orthodox, Catholic and Lutheran churches that have preserved strict Scandinavian architecture.
• The most famous cultural attractions are located in the capital - Helsinki, the oldest city - Turku is no less popular.
• For children in Helsinki, an amusement park based on the books of Tove Janson's “Moomin Troll Valley” was built. There are Angry Birds parks all over Finland , made in the style of the popular Finnish game.

Below you will learn more about a brief description of the attractions of Finland.

Helsinki - the main city

Helsinki is the capital of Finland and the main tourist attraction. Thousands of tourists come here every year to enjoy beautiful landscapes, to see many attractions, to visit theaters.

Helsinki's attractions in Finland are strict architecture, museums, monuments and Finnish saunas.

Museums

• Ateneum Art Museum is Finland's most famous art museum. Collections represent the period from the 19th century to the present day. Every month, it organizes seminars, lectures and excursions. There is a museum shop and a small cafe on site.
• Kunstalle Helsinki is a museum of modern art and design.
• Helsinki Art Museum HAM - contains a large collection of works of art. The Museum’s Tennis Palace hosts modern exhibitions, as well as several cafes and restaurants, a museum store and a large cinema.
• The Finnish Museum of Photography is a special place dedicated to the art and practice of photography.
• The Amos Anderson Museum of Art is a private museum that includes exhibits of Finnish culture.
• The Didrichsen Museum is a unique combination of a museum and a private house on the island of Kuusisari. Temporary exhibitions and permanent exhibits of ancient Chinese artifacts, a sculpture park, a shop and a small cafe attract connoisseurs of culture.
• Sinebrichoff Museum - presents a significant collection of paintings by foreign masters from the XIV to XIX centuries.

Helsinki Architecture

• Suomenlinna Sea Fortress is an example of architecture from the times of Swedish rule.
• Senate Square is a neoclassical city center.
• The Assumption Cathedral is one of the largest Orthodox churches in Europe.
• Temppeliaukio church is carved into the rock. Due to its uniqueness, it is the most visited tourist attraction in Helsinki.
• The Press House is an example of modern glass architecture.
• The Kamppi Chapel of Silence is a completely wooden modern building.

Libraries

Helsinki has several dozen libraries. They are visited by lovers of reading and connoisseurs of architecture.

• The National Library is Finland's largest library, with a collection of more than three million. The library stores all printed periodicals of the country and unique collections of literature.
• The Rikhardinkatu Library is the first public library in Finland.
• Kallio - this place attracts hundreds of children with the legendary “hours of fairy tales”.
• The library at Kais's house is an incredibly beautiful building of modern architecture.

Finnish saunas

Helsinki has many saunas where you can feel the authentic Finnish atmosphere.

• Allas Sea Pool is a city "resort" that provides for the use of guests: three saunas, two pools with warm water and one pool with sea water. In addition to this, an outdoor gym, restaurant and cafe are offered. "Allas" is open all year and presents visitors various entertainment events.
• Kaurilan is a Finnish heated sauna in an old building of the 19th century. Located just 15 minutes from the city center.
• Hermanni - The public sauna has been operating since 1953 and offers a relaxing stay.
• Löyly - a sauna and restaurant complex in the Hernesaari district includes a traditional Finnish sauna, two saunas with wood heating, a terrace and a restaurant.
• Sauna Arla - founded in 1929, is heated using natural gas and wood. Towels and refreshments are provided.
• Sompasauna is a self-catering sauna, open-air. Visitors enjoy the sauna, then can swim in the sea.

Walks in the capital

Helsinki has many attractions and attractions. You can, for example, rent a bike and rush along the hiking trails of the capital. And you can go to the suburbs and admire the amazing nature of Finland, visit the largest natural reserve Vanhankaupunginlahti or take a walk in the Nuuksio National Park. Photos of Finland's sights will be a wonderful memory of stylish Scandinavia.

Mikkeli - the city of St. Michael

Mikkeli is a small and beautiful city, the capital of South Savo, located on the shores of Lake Saimaa. The city is surrounded by beautiful nature, so organic tourism is very developed in Mikkeli. Many restaurants and bars offer organic cuisine on their menu, and more than fifty eco-farms are located in the suburbs.

Mikkeli Attractions in Finland:

• Cathedral - the tower of the cathedral reaches a height of 64 meters.
• The Dubin War Memorial - established in memory of the uprising of the peasants against the Swedish nobility.
• Kissakoski Power Station - open to the exhibition on the theme "Electricity".
• Museum at the Moisio Hospital - a few kilometers from the city center guided tours of the hospital premises are provided.
• Harjukoski Water Mill - in the suburbs of Mikkeli you can visit an unusual museum in nature and immerse yourself in the days of village production.
• Art Museum - expositions presented by artists of the province of South Savo.
• Werd Gerd is a large tourist complex where you can engage in horse riding, visit a car museum and dine in a restaurant on site.
• Veterans Park - exhibits guns from the Second World War. Dugouts were built on the territory, trenches were dug.
• The Locke Communications Center, a former air defense post, now acts as a museum.
• Patta Heritage House - is a typical Finnish farm from the beginning of the last century.
• Mikkeli Theater - the theater season lasts all year round. On the stage you can see both Finnish performances and guest performances by foreign actors.
• Wax Museum - The exhibition consists of 80 exhibits, including well-known politicians, athletes and artists.
• Dinosaur Park is a place of entertainment for children and adults with lots of interactive entertainment. The park has a water park with a large pool and water slides.
• Alder Lane - a place where centenary trees grow more than 30 meters high.
• Ollinmäki Winery is a popular tourist destination where you can taste several types of fruit and berry wines, ciders and liquors.

Summer and winter in Mikkeli

In summer, you can play golf in Mikkeli, go hiking or cycling, go swimming or horse riding.

Mikkeli has a great opportunity for fishing. Fishing on Lake Saimaa, rich in fish, is interesting and fascinating. Saimaa, perch, trout and saimen salmon live in Saimaa.

Winter is the time for skiing, swimming in the ice-hole, ice-skating and visiting the world-famous Finnish sauna.

There are many shops in Mikkeli where you can buy the right products at a bargain price. In the tourist office, which is located in the city center, you can take brochures for free with descriptions of all outlets and other relevant information.

Turku - the first capital

The ancient city of Finland in Turku is a place of history, art and culture. A huge number of tourists come to Turku to visit historical sites and other famous attractions, to admire the huge ferries in the port. Visiting cathedrals, theaters, exhibitions will make a trip to Turku unforgettable.

Attractions Turku in Finland:

• Museum of History and Contemporary Art - expositions combine the historical past and the modern present.
• Museum Pharmacy - a unique museum located in the house of Quensel.
• Biological Museum - shows Finnish flora and fauna.
• Thresholds Halinen is a popular fishing spot.
• Kakolanmyaki Prison is a museum where you can see how the places of detention look real. The former prison has a restaurant.
• Brinkhol Manor is a neoclassical building surrounded by a beautiful garden and parks.
• Museum of National Defense - presents the history of Finnish defense in chronological order.
• Sibelius Museum is a music museum named after the famous Finnish composer Jean Sibelius.
• Turku Castle is the home of the old Finnish nobility.

Shopping in Turku can be done:

• In antique stores.
• Buy organic products.
• In flea markets.
• In jewelry workshops.
• In luxury boutiques.
• In huge shopping centers.

Turku hosts the Food and Wine Festival and the Ruisrock Music Festival every year.

Kotka - eagle city

Kotka is located near the Russian border on the shores of the Gulf of Finland. Today Kotka is a green city-park with a seascape.

Sights of Kotka in Finland:

• Sapoka Water Park - beautiful nature with streams and ponds where you can ride a boat, explore the caves, relax in cozy restaurants.
• Maretarium is a natural aquarium where more than 60 species of various fish live. Here you can go diving and feed the fish, visit the school of nature, buy souvenirs, and also participate in exciting fishing.
• Vellamo Maritime Center is the Finnish Maritime Museum, which, along with permanent exhibits, holds many new exhibitions and events. The maritime center also houses the Kymenlaakso Museum and coast guard museum exhibits.
• Kotka National Park - over 2400 hectares, nature, architecture and beaches are perfectly combined. Museum The Fisherman's House, where the Russian Emperor Alexander III loved to relax, the Swedish fortress, military forts are open for tourists all year round.
• Sculpture Center - connects Haukkvuori Park, the port and the city center.
• Salipinha Museum - a museum of the history of war. The main exhibition is a tour of the routes where the defenses were designed.
• Kaunissaari Island is an authentic fishing village where many services are offered to tourists.
• Varissaari is the old Kotka fortress, which has preserved the memory of sunken ships. Varissaari offers to relax on the beach, barbecue area, play beach volleyball.
• Pyhtää Church - Medieval painting adorns its walls. Since ancient times, several wooden sculptures and an altar cabinet have been preserved.

Finland sights in winter

In winter, in Finland you can conquer the ski slopes or go dog sledding, go fishing in the winter or visit the ice rink. Winter in Finland lasts for six months, but tourists will not have to be bored at this time.

• Vuokatti resort is a popular ski resort with eight ski lifts and 13 slopes of varying difficulty. The resort has built tunnels for snowboarding.
• Resort Iso-Suote - is located in a beautiful forest on top of a mountain, offering a magical view of Finland.
• Ruka Resort is a popular destination for freestyle and snowboard enthusiasts.
• Ylläs resort - located beyond the Arctic Circle. In addition to skiing, in Ylläs there is an open-air Jacuzzi and a sauna right in the cable car cabin.

Rovaniemi - the house of Santa Claus

Rovaniemi is the capital of Lapland, which is worldwide considered the residence of Santa Claus. In addition, it is here that you can see the northern lights.

A Santa Park has been built in Rovaniemi, where adults and children can join the magical world of elves, taste delicious gingerbread cookies, feel the touch of winter in the Snow Queen's ice gallery, make an unforgettable trip to the Magic Train and enjoy the incredible magical Christmas show. In Rovaniemi, you can meet Santa Claus and take a memorable photo with him.

Photos of Finland's sights will remind you of this amazing country, its nature and incredible New Year's fairy tale for a long time.