Finland

The Finlandia Hall, designed by Alvar Aalto, where the president Urho Kekkonen hosted the Conference on Security and Co-operation in Europe in 1975.

Northern lights are most common in Lapland in winter time.

There are some 187,888 lakes in Finland larger than 500 square metres and 75,818 islands of over 0,5 km2 area, leading to the denomination "the land of a thousand lakes".[13] Picture of Lake Pielinen in North Karelia.

Old Rauma, the wooden centre of the town of Rauma

Helsinki Central Library Oodi was chosen as the best new public library in the world in 2019.[256]

Perttu Kivilaakso of Apocalyptica

Sanomatalo houses several offices of newspapers and radio stations.

Now lying within Helsinki, Suomenlinna is a UNESCO World Heritage Site consisting of an inhabited 18th-century sea fortress built on six islands. It is one of Finland's most popular tourist attractions.

In Finland, reindeer graze in Lapland area and on the fells.

The Evangelical Lutheran Temppeliaukio Church in Helsinki

Finland Travel Guide

Continent: Europe

Region: Northern Europe, Scandinavian Region

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Finland Travel Essentials

"Land of Lakes, Legends, and Lapland"

Finland Tourism

Finland, a Nordic gem, is a symphony of tranquility and innovation. Helsinki, the capital, is a blend of neoclassical architecture and contemporary design. Its bustling markets and cultural hubs like the Design District showcase Finland's creativity.

Beyond the city, the Arctic wilderness of Lapland invites you to witness the mesmerizing Northern Lights and experience the magic of Santa Claus. Finland's thousands of lakes offer opportunities for kayaking, fishing, and relaxation. Saunas, a cornerstone of Finnish culture, provide warmth and relaxation in a land where serenity and modernity harmonize.