Spending the winter
season in Finland is an unbelievable experience that no one could ever forget.
Whether the dog sledding, snowmobiling or the snowboarding, a winter vacation
in Finland is a must for all travel bugs. Keeping this in mind, we take you to
5 best places to visit in Finland that can give a new meaning to your travel
exposure.
Helsinki
The capital city of Finland, Helsinki is the
first place you should check out in Finland during winters. With its
incomparable museums, art galleries, restaurants and shopping centres, you will
realise that it’s a hub of Finnish heritage. And that’s not all! Walk into any
café or bar and you will have the best experience of your lifetime. That’s not
all folks! You should certainly not miss the pre-Christmas parade, also known
as the Lucia Parade which takes place on 13th December. Timbaali, a
restaurant near Helsinki is one place you must not miss. Their delicacy is
snails prepared with garlic or cheese that will (literally) melt in your mouth.
How to Reach: You can take
a 7 hour 25 minutes flight to Helsinki.
Where to Stay: Hotel Haven, Hotel Fabian, Hotel Finn
Places to Visit: Sibelius Park, Tuomiokirkko, Kiasma
Lapland
Known to be the official home of Santa Claus,
stepping into Lapland will make you feel like you have entered a hauntingly
beautiful magical land. The cold weather will certainly make you jump under
covers, but don’t let that ruin your fascinating trip. Indulge in skiing and
while you are at it do not miss out the cafes that come along its trail. Apart
from that, visiting a reindeer farm will certainly be a memorable experience.
How to Reach: You can opt for a train journey from Helsinki
to reach Lapland.
Where to Stay: City Hotel, Arctic Light Hotel, Park Hotel
Tornio.
Places to Visit: Lumilinna, Santa Claus Post Office, Kopara
The
Lakeland
With spotless and clear lakes, you can easily
understand why this place is known as the Lakeland. The best way to explore
this place would be by renting a pair of skates to ride along the Squirrel
Route and capture the nature’s beauty. Filled with stunning historic castles and
waterside pubs, you can also check out their seafood delicacies. Another way of
really enjoying at the Lakeland would be by taking a dip in the icy waters of
the lake (chills!).
How to Reach: Opt for a flight from Lapland to the Lakeland.
Where to Stay: Hotel Pension Kampus, Hotel Atlas, Hotel
Milton.
Places to Visit: Olavinlinna, Punkaharju, Museum of Central
Finland.
Turku
Finland’s former capital, Turku is popular for
its frozen rivers and Christmas celebrations. With a coastline full of small
towns that welcome all visitors, Turku is a place for astounding festivals that
no travel bug should miss. Known for its nightlife, you can always check out
the famous bars and pubs to enjoy all night long. The perfect way to experience
this place is by randomly riding through this place on a cycle.
How to Reach: Reach Turku from Lakeland by air.
Where to Stay: Park Hotel, Scandic Julia, Hotel Helmi.
Places to Visit: Turun Linna, Turku Cathedral Museum, FlowPark.
Oulu
Spread across a number of islands connected to
each other by bridges, Oulu is known as the technology city of Finland. The
most common mode of transportation is bicycle and cars are barely seen on the
roads. You must not miss dining at the Restaurant Hugo or Istanbul Oriented as
they provide you the finest dining experience and some great memories to share
with your friends back home.
How to Reach: Oulu is just a 2 hours and 20
minutes flight away from Turku.
Where to Stay: Cumulus Oulu, Radisson Blu Hotel,
Hotel Lasaretti.
Places to Visit: Sailor’s Home Museum, Oulunlinna,
Ice-Angling Marathon.
Reading all this
exciting information, I’m sure you are all set to spend your winter vacation at
Finland. And why not? With its frozen rivers, igloos and snow, anyone would die
to have such an adventurous vacation.
