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Tourism Attractions
The capital of Finland is Helsinki. Helsinki is the centre of cultural, financial and economic activity. Its green parks and waterways, fresh sea winds with seagulls flying over the busy market square, and many open-air cafes make Helsinki a pleasant place to visit in summer. Helsinki contains some of the most notable art museums in Finland. Turku, Finland's first capital, is the country's oldest city. Fire has destroyed the city several times over the centuries. Turku Castle, founded in 1280 ad, is the most notable historic building in Finland. This castle houses a museum, with many rooms decorated to evoke a specific decade or century. The pleasant lakeside settlement of the city Inari is the place to see living Sami culture, and is one of the most interesting towns in northern Lapland. The largest national park in Finland, Lemmenjoki, offers some of the most exciting trekking in Lapland. You'll see desolate wilderness rivers and arctic landscape. The Aland province, with its own flag and culture, comprises more than 6400 autonomous islands. These beautiful islands are perfect for bicycle tours and camping. Other activities in Finland include canoeing, boating, hiking and skiing. |
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