10 Best Places to Visit in Finland - Finland Travel
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5. Kemi (Finnish Lapland)
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Finland or Suomi is the land of eternal sunshine in the summer, more lakes than you can imagine, and possibly the grossest candy on the planet? Finland is an amazing country to visit and whether it is the breathtaking nature, the kind yet quiet Finnish people, or the endless times you will visit the sauna there will always be things that may shock a tourist when they visit Finland.
10 Things That Shock Tourists about Visiting Finland
1. The Sauna Culture: Do expect to head into a sauna during your time in Finland. It is such a part of the culture that people have them built into their homes, and yes do expect to go naked and run out and jump into the snow for a little extra fun.
2. The Finns Can Talk While Inhaling: the Finns have so much to say when they do talk that they actually can talk while they exhale and while they inhale. Quite a sight when you see it for the first time.
3. The Natural Beauty of Finland: from the lakes and forests to the parks and islands Finland boasts a ton of nature and the locals love it. So whether it is skiing in Lapland or mushroom hunting or visiting the archipelago islands you will see so much beauty in Finland.
4. How Quiet the Finns Can Be: the Finns enjoy silence and you will see that in stores, on the street, and especially on public transportation. So do keep it down.
5. How Clean Finland Is: from pristine forests, to amazing clean and crisp air, to the locals having pride and keeping their cities and towns clean, Finns do love a clean country. Oh, and never wear your shoes in someones house.
6. Finnish Tasty Treats: Salmiakki is the child of black licorice and salt, and I mean that in the least tastiest way possible. The Finns love salmiakki candy (and Finland has a ton of great candy aside form Salmiakki). So be prepared for some great tasty treats, like their cinnamon rolls and anything made with mushrooms and do watch out for the funny ones.
7. How Difficult the Finnish Language Is: luckily for tourists most Finns speak very good English, so you do not need to speak any Finnish. The Finnish language is considered one of the most difficult languages to learn and when you see all those vowels you will understand why.
8. The Cities Have Two Names: in Finland, Finnish and Swedish are the two official languages and so all the signs on the highway are in Finnish and Swedish. This can lead to a bit of confusion when the cities don't have similar names in both languages, for example Turku is Turku in English and Finnish, but Abo in Swedish.
9. Finnish Logic: for as smart and clever as the Finns are some foreigners sometimes get lost in Finnish logic. When you see something around the country that just doesn't quite make sense, just chalk it up to Finnish logic.
10. You Have to Go to a Government Store to Buy Hard Alcohol: if you want to grab a bottle of Finlandia Vodka in Helsinki you can't just head to the local grocery store. You have to go to Alko, the government run liquor store. The prices are high and the hours are strange, but it is the only place to go.
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12 THINGS TO DO IN HELSINKI | Guide to Finland's Capital
Heading back to Finland - and specifically Helsinki - was our greatest surprise this summer. As the capital city, it has the attractions any big city offers, yet it somehow retains plenty of small town charm. One of the main reasons is that you're never far from nature. Hop on a bicycle or kayak and you within a few kilometers you'll feel as though you're all alone at one with nature.
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We've created this travel guide highlighting all of the top things to do in Finland with a specific emphasis on the city of Helsinki. From Finnish culture to Finnish Food an from Finnish Cuisine to other tourism fun related activities you'll find both the best attractions some of the more off-the-beaten-path quirky things to consider doing on your next vacation.
1) Street Performers and Street Performances
2) Helsinki Cathedral
3) Salmiakki Kiosk (Finnish Black Salty Licorice)
4) Dinner in the Sky
5) Market Square to shop for Finnish souvenirs and eat salmon
6) Design district
7) Carpet washing docks
8) Chapel of Silence
9) Rock Church
10) Bicycle City Tour
11) Kayaking at midnight
12) Boat tour of the islands
With its long days and short nights, summertime is a great time to be in Helsinki. This was our second visit to the Finnish capital, and we were excited as ever to experience it for a couple of days. With summer in full swing, we enjoyed dinners al fresco, boat trips to nearby islands, and lots of walking around town. Here's a look at how we spent our time in Helsinki:
This is a city that comes alive during the summer months, and it was great enjoying all the events taking place in the city as well as relaxing outdoors. We loved revisiting Helsinki and we discovered so many new places that we had completely skipped over the first time around.
Have you been to Helsinki? Let us know about your experiences in the comments below.
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Nimikkeen takaisin Suomessa - ja erityisesti Helsinki - oli meidän suurin yllätys tänä kesänä. Kuten pääkaupunki, se on lähellä tahansa suurkaupungissa tarjoaa, mutta se jotenkin säilyttää runsaasti pikkukaupungin charmia. Yksi tärkeimmistä syistä on se, että et ole koskaan kaukana luonnosta. Hypätä polkupyörän tai kajakin ja olet muutaman kilometrin sinusta tuntuu ikään kuin olet yksin yhtä luonnon kanssa.
Olemme luoneet tämän matkaoppaan esiin kaikki Top Tekemistä Suomi, korostetaan erityisesti Helsingin kaupungin. Alkaen Suomen kulttuurista Suomen Elintarviketyöläisten alkaen suomalaisia ruokia muihin matkailuun hauskoja liittyvien toimien löydät sekä parhaat nähtävyydet jotkut enemmän off-the-pahoinpideltiin-polku omituinen asioita harkita tekee teidän seuraava loma.
1) katutaiteilijoita ja katuesiintymiset
2) Helsingin tuomiokirkko
3) Salmiakki Kioski (Suomen Musta Salty Lakritsi)
4) Dinner in the Sky
5) Kauppatori ostaa Suomen matkamuistoja ja syödä lohta
6) Design District
7) Matto pesu telakat
8) Hiljaisuuden kappeli
9) Temppeliaukion kirkko
10) Polkupyörä City Tour
11) Melonta keskiyöllä
12) Risteilyt saarten
Sen pitkä päivä ja lyhyitä öitä, kesällä on hyvä aika olla Helsingissä. Tämä oli meidän toinen vierailu Suomen pääkaupunki, ja olimme innoissamme kuin koskaan kokea sitä pari päivää. Kesän täydessä vauhdissa, nautimme illallista ulkosalla, veneretkiä lähisaarille, ja paljon kävelyä ympäri kaupunkia. Tässä tarkastellaan, miten vietimme aikaa Helsingissä:
Tämä on kaupunki, joka herää eloon kesäisin, ja se oli mahtavaa nauttia kaikista tapahtumista kaupungin sekä rentouttava ulkona. Rakastimme tarkistamassa Helsingin ja huomasimme niin paljon uusia paikkoja, että olimme täysin ohitetaan ensimmäisellä kerralla.
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WHAT TO DO IN FINLAND'S ARCHIPELAGO in 60 seconds
We are back from the greatest island-hopping ever. What a trip that was! Here are the top things to do in Finland’s Archipelago - in rapid 60 seconds. Including medieval castles, fluffy hippos and - of course - damn hot little cabins!
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00:07 Archipelago Trail
The Archipelago’s over 20.000 islands make for unforgettable bike tours. The famous Archipelago Trail starts in Turku. We drove up to Nauvo and then rented some bikes at the lovely B&B Västergård.
00:10 Gustavsvärn
Scenic boat trips from Hanko take you to numerous lighthouses. We opted for Finland’s highest one – Bengtskär. But as the sea was too rough that day, we went to Gustavsvärn instead. A really pretty alternative.
00:12 Jokikatu, Porvoo
One of the prettiest towns of the area is certainly Porvoo. We enjoyed exploring its historic centre and having a coffe in one of the occasional hipster cafés.
00:15 Turku Castle
They say it’s the largest surviving medieval building in Finland. And we are glad it did, as it is a nice change to the Brutalist architecture that defines lots of Finland’s cities.
00:19 Torpetin rantasauna Mökki
Chopping wood, making a fire and relaxing in the sauna. A holiday in the Archipelago isn’t complete without a stay in one of the traditional weekend cottages. Our pick:
00:21 Outdoor Happiness Canoes, Hanko
There are plenty of sports you can choose from around Hanko. We loved the canoeing and speeding down the beaches on e-bikes. More:
00:24 Hangon Casino, Hanko
Beware! The Hangon Casino isn’t really a casino, but a great restaurant and a perfect example for the exciting architecture of this pretty town.
00:26 Hauensuoli, Hanko
This narrow strait can be reached on a cruise from Hanko und is nick-named the “Guest Book of the Archipelago”, as many sailors waited out storms here and carved their initials into the rocks.
00:30 Luostarinmäki Museum, Turku
Imagine a mall of the 18th century – open-air. It’s a great shopping back in time, with vendours dressed in traditional costumes.
00:32 Suomen Joutsen, Forum Marinum
This impressive full rigged ship is part of the Forum Marinum museum in Turku, a must-see for nautic buffs.
00:34 St. Henry’s Art Chapel, Turku
Probably the most stylish chapel we have ever seen. Hidden in the outskirts of Turku, it looks like a sunken ship from the outside, and from the inside, it’s a symmetrical wonder!
00:36 Flow Park, Turku
This adventure park is more than a high ropes course. The difficulty of the trails can be insane, but that makes it so much fun.
00:41 Moomin World, Naantali
You don’t know the Moomins? Better get educated in this lovely little theme park about Finland’s answer to Mickey Mouse. Get some pancakes and hug those fluffy hippos!
00:44 Moose Safari, Helsinki Area
Moose safaris are fun! The very sympathetic und knowledgable guide Joni Valkila took us to his secret spot where you can regularly spot those huge and quirky creatures. More:
00:46 Di Trevi, Turku
If you love eating, you have to get the Food Walk Card in Turku! It allows you to pick 5 out of 10 restaurants to start your tasting tour. More:
00:49 Hangon Casino, Hanko
Finns in this area love their crayfish, and the Hangon Casino is famous for it. Make sure you are not too hungry, because it takes time and lots of crayfish to fill up a slice of toast.
00:53 Hanko Beach, Hanko
Yes, they do have beaches. Hanko’s most famous one has very instagrammy little huts and a very strange carousel in the middle of the sea. One for your “weird things to do” bucket list.
00:56 Itämeren Portti, Hanko
Finns love saunas. No surprise. But these are exceptional! A small ferry brings you out to the guest harbour of Hanko where they built some beautiful cabins with gangways directly into the sea.
01:03 Låna Boats, Turku
The most relaxing way of exploring Turku are these small electric boats on the river Aura. Take a picnic basket with you or buy some snacks on the pier and off you go!
01:04 Panimoravintola Koulu, Smör, Ravintolalaiva Donna, Turku
Great dining in Turku! The first two can also be booked with the Food Walk card, the Koulu serving typical Finnish sausages and Smör being the haute cuisine star of Turku. End your day on the Aura river.
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Finnish Archipelago Travel Guide
One of the highlights of visiting Finland was our opportunity to be based in the Finnish Archipelago region for several days at a lovely little cottage guesthouse in Dalsbruk - also known as Taalintehdas. From there we had the opportunity to do adventure sports activities such as sea kayaking, canoeing, bicycling and hiking where we spotted wilderness. Moreover, the laid back pace of life and ample free time ensured we had a chance to sample Finnish cuisine such as rye bread, salmon, cream cheese, Finnish beer, Finnish chocolate and other delicacies such as Finnish pizza with smoked salmon! Finnish food was an immediate hit with our taste buds.
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Nearby we had the chance to go island hopping by boat visiting around Kimito Island in the Kimitoon region. Some of the top highlights
From the town of Kasnas we caught a ferry heading to Rosala - home to a fascinating Viking Center. From there we continued on to Bengtskär lighthouse - the most remote lighthouse I've ever visited.
Prior to leaving we made sure to shop at a Finnish supermarket where we picked up Salmiakki, Salmiakki beer and Karl Fazer creamy milk chocolate.
Overall, it was a great change of pace from the chaotic city life we're used to Southeast Asia. We had a chance to relax and enjoy the wonderful scenery and hospitality in the Finnish Archipelago.
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Exploring Hanko by boat and bicycle & cooking Finnish cuisine | Finland Vlog Day 5
Our day five adventure travels in Finland started with an adrenaline rush. From Kasnas we departed with Rib boats on a white knuckle grip adventure in the Baltic sea to Hanko (Swedish: Hangö) - a bilingual port town. After resting and filling our bellies with copious amounts of creamy Salmon soup, molasses infused rye bread and flaky apple pie we set off for the day with our Sun Fun bicycle rentals.
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This cute quaint little town is lined with beaches, forests and small rural farms. We stopped many times along the way to take in the scenic views and to hike to different vantage points.
Our final stop prior to dinner was at a small farm where we encountered many different kind of farm animals including sheep, rosters and chicken. While snapping photos, we both got too close to the fence receiving a sudden shock! Little did we know it was an electric fence ;) Our time was spent getting to learn more about life on a Finnish farm while selecting ingredients for our meal (most vegetables) that we'd be cooking together as a team later on.
For dinner we learned how to cook Finnish cuisine with an emphasis on salads, soups and grilled sausages. It's always more rewarding when you cook food together and it was a fun way to cap off our fifth day in Finland.
Exploring Hanko by boat and bicycle & cooking Finnish cuisine | Finland Vlog Day 5
Day five in Finland. This morning we're taking a speed boat from Kasnas to Hanko.
Ready for some adventure guys? Yeah! Yes!
Finland's archipelago region, which is part of the Baltic Sea, is home to thousands of small islands. The rib boat was a fun way to experience the natural scenery of this area. Plus it got us to the port town of Hanko in record time.
Woo!
We just arrived here in Hanko and we've picked up our Sun Fun bikes and we're going to go on a little tour of the city.
Hanko is a small town that sits on the shores of the Baltic Sea, and it also happens to be the southernmost point in all of Finland. This is a popular summer destination, where Finns rent villas by the sea. Everything about the town felt laid-back and relaxed.
Our afternoon in Hanko was spent doing a little bit of hiking and plenty of biking past ponds, through forests, and along the beach.
So you just made some new friends! Bah bah! I'm just hanging out with my new friends here the sheep. We're visiting a farm and I guess what we're going to be doing here is selecting some ingredients - some vegetables and different things - and we're going to be cooking our own meal tonight. Oh, yes!
So neither of us realized this is actually an electric fence and we both just got zapped. That's an electric fence.
We just finished our bike ride where we got to visit a few local farms and now we're going to be cooking a meal with all of those local ingredients. Let's go to the kitchen.
Peeling time. I'm in charge of potatoes.
Don't eat all of my whip cream. I said one bite because you want to be in the video. Mmmm, one more. One more. That's so mean.
Exploring Hanko by boat and bicycle & cooking Finnish cuisine | Finland Vlog Day 5
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