Things to experience

Finland has plenty of things to do and experience throughout the year. We have listed some of them here:

Winter

  1. Aurora Borealis - The Polar Lights, one of the greatest natural wonders in the world

  2. Skiing - Whether you like downhill or cross-country skiing, Finland is one the best places to do it

  3. Snow safaris - Probably the most fun way to experience winter wilderness

  4. Ice swimming - Nothing is quite like swimming in a water that's close to 0^oC

  5. Ice Hotel in Kemi- According to lonely planet this is the most eccentric place to stay in the world

 

Summer

  1. Midnight sun - At Finland's northernmost point, the sun does not set for 73 days during summer.

  2. Boating and sailing - Finland has more than 180 000 lakes, so there is plenty of space to go boating

  3. Quad bike safaris - Quad bikes and off-road safaris = lots of fun

  4. Finnish countryside - Experience beautiful Finnish countryside during summer months

  5. Trekking - Experience the unspoiled wilderness at your own pace

 

Trough the year

  1. Peace and silence - Finland is a big country with only few people

  2. Sauna - Never mind what the Swedes are saying, sauna was invented in Finland