8 Best Places to Visit in Finland

1. 5. Savonlinna

1.1. Located in the middle of Lake Saimma on a series of islands

1.2. the area’s biggest attraction is

1.2.1. unquestionably Olavinlinna, or St. Olaf’s Castle

1.2.2. which was built in the 15th century

1.3. Also worth checking out in Savonlinna is the

1.3.1. Orthodox Museum

1.3.2. the Savonlinna Provincial Museum

1.3.3. and nearby Kerimäki

1.3.3.1. where the world’s biggest wooden church is located

1.4. In Savonlinna’s market square

1.4.1. Visitors can dig into

1.4.1.1. muikku

1.4.1.2. or a local herring dish

2. 6. Turku

2.1. Along the coast of Southern Finland is Turku

2.2. a city that served as the capital of Finland

2.2.1. for much of the 19th century

2.3. Some of the top things to see in Turku includes

2.3.1. the 13th century Turku Castle

2.3.2. the twin museums called

2.3.2.1. Aboa Vetus

2.3.2.2. & Ars Nova

2.3.3. the neighborhood of Luostarinmäki

3. 7. Helsinki

3.1. Helsinki looks like St. Petersburg

3.1.1. it is because it was built to replicate

3.1.2. the Russian city’s style in 1812

3.2. some of the main attractions in Helsinki includes 3 churches

3.2.1. Lutheran Cathedral

3.2.2. the Church in the Rock

3.2.3. and the Uspenski Cathedral

3.3. The stadium that served as the site of the 1952 Olympics

3.3.1. is worth a visit

3.4. one of the best Museums to see is the National Museum of Finland

3.4.1. which does a great job of

3.4.2. tracing Finnish history over time

4. 8. Rovaniemi

4.1. The capital of Finnish Lapland

4.1.1. Rovaniemi was completely destroyed

4.1.2. at the end of the Second World War

4.1.2.1. as a result,

4.1.2.2. much of the architecture is mid-century and brutalist in design

4.2. It serves as the official Finnish home to Santa Claus

4.3. Visitors can tour Santa Claus Village

4.3.1. get stamps from the Santa Claus Post Office

4.3.2. and even visit the Santa-themed underground amusement park

4.4. None-Christmas attractions in Rovaniemi

4.4.1. include the Korundi House of Culture

4.4.1.1. the Pilke Science Center

4.4.1.2. and the engineering feat known as the Jätkänkynttilä Bridge

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6. 1. Aland Archipelago

6.1. In the heart of the Baltic Sea

6.1.1. is a collection of islands

6.1.2. known as the Aland Archipelago

6.2. Ferries shuttle visitors between the Aland Islands

6.2.1. offers you to see attractions like

6.2.1.1. the Aland Maritime Museum

6.2.1.2. the 14th century castle called Kastelholm

6.2.1.3. and the miles of stunning hiking trails

6.3. the culinary specialty of the archipelago

6.3.1. a dessert pancake topped with stewed plums

6.3.2. and whipped cream

7. 2. Levi

7.1. For outdoor enthusiasts

7.1.1. winter resort of Levi is undoubtedly a top pick for fun

7.2. Levi boasts miles of trails for skiing and snowboarding

7.3. There are also opportunities for more unusual activities

7.3.1. such as reindeer safaris

7.3.2. ice fishing expeditions

7.3.3. and relaxing in large outdoor saunas

7.4. The nightlife in Levi is a major draw for Finnish residents

7.4.1. Where You can expolre

7.4.1.1. bars

7.4.1.2. lounges

7.4.1.3. and clubs in Central Levi

8. 3 Finnish Lakeland

8.1. Finnish Lakeland is as area of Finland

8.1.1. where there is an abundance of lakes

8.2. There are about 55,000 lakes here

8.2.1. that are at least 200 meters (660 feet) wide

8.3. The region is spread across central and eastern Finland

8.3.1. and it is bound by the stunning Salpausselkä Ridges

8.3.2. as well as the Russian border

8.4. The largest lake in the district is Lake Saimaa

8.4.1. where you can swim, boat

8.4.2. or just hike the perimeter and soak in the views

8.5. While in Finnish Lakeland

8.5.1. you can also explore the university town of Jyväskylä

8.5.2. or the medieval St. Olaf’s Castle

9. 4. Kemi

9.1. Kemi is a city in Finnish Lapland

9.1.1. that is known best for its pulp mills

9.2. Kemi best as the location of the iconic snow castle

9.3. The castle is built yearly

9.3.1. and it can be three stories tall

9.3.2. and serve as the venue

9.3.2.1. for weddings

9.3.2.2. and live musical performances

9.4. the destination is where you can board the arctic icebreaker tour

9.4.1. tour that winds through the arctic waters

9.4.2. in search of breathtaking icebergs and incredible views