Finland can mesmerize one by making a mark in the heart. This country has a nickname, Land of a Thousand Lakes. Finland has 188,000 lakes, offering activities like ice fishing, swimming, paddleboarding, and cruising. It is also covered in lush forests and vast wilderness. There are 41 national parks. Visitors here can find some tranquilizing natural landscapes, age-old charming museums, and exhibition halls.

Here are the Best Places to Visit in Finland

1. Helsinki

 

Helsinki is the capital of Finland and is known as the Daughter of the Baltic. It is located on the shore of the Gulf of Finland. The city has amazing waterfront and bays. It is the part of Europe with a different beat and history. Helsinki was founded in the 15th century by King Gustav Vasa. There are many old cathedrals, churches, historical sites, and buildings with modern architecture and amenities. Visitors can enjoy lakes, islands, music, art, street fares, local cuisine, coffee pubs, vineyards, history, culture, and heritage. You can get a taste of Nordic culture. However, Helsinki is pleasant during summer.

2. Snow Castle of Kemi

 

Snow Castle of Kemi is the biggest snow fort in the world. The most unique feature of this castle is that it gets rebuilt every year during winter. Every single year the architecture of the fort is completely different from the previous year. Snow Castle of Kemi hosts many things like an adventure land for children, a theatre, and ice art exhibitions with lights and sound effects. As per the research, many opera singers and dancers have performed in the Snow Castle of Kemi. This fort even has a hotel, a chapel, and a restaurant inside it. The whole area is decorated with amazing ice sculptures as well.

3. Turku

 

Turku is a city in Finland. It is located on the southwest coast on the banks of River Aura. The city dates back to almost the 13th century. This place is at the top of the visited destination because of its historical heritage and architectural marvels. Turku is famous for its castle, and museum. This city is known for its location by the Baltic Sea. Its must-see attractions include a collection of magnificent boats and vessels at the Forum Marinum Maritime Centre. For art and culture lovers there is a landscape of art to explore in museums such as the Turku Art Museum and Waino Aaltonen Museum of Art.

4. Oulu

 

Oulu is located in the heart of Finland close to the point where the River Oulujoki meets the Bay of Bothnia. It has a waterfront square, where visitors can find a bustling marketplace with zillions of food stalls. They can capture the surreal views of the water bodies. Oulu is a city known for its technology sector and vibrant cultural scene. It features many music festivals, museums, and art galleries. This place is ideal for bird watching. During winter visitors can enjoy ice skating and cross-country skiing. In the north of Oulu, there is a Botanic Garden. To the east, there is a famous attraction Tietomaa Science Center.

5. Sarkanniemi

 

Sarkanniemi is an amusement park in Tampere, Finland. The park features an aquarium, a planetarium, a Doghill Fairytale Farm, an art museum, and an observation tower Nasinneula. It is packed with more than amusement equipment and educational centers. Some of the interesting amusement attractions in the park include a Caramel carousel, a Pig train, and 5 roller coasters – Tornado, X, Hype, & Boom.

6. Rovaniemi

 

Rovaniemi is capital of Lapland. It is located near the Arctic Circle in the northern interior of the country. Rovaniemi has some of the ideal places to visit in Finland, where visitors head out on fishing and hiking tours. This place is filled with vibrant culture and surrounded by breathtaking natural phenomena. It is the modern city officially known as the home of Santa Claus and for gazing at the northern lights. Visitors can enjoy grilled whitefish, local culinary delights, and seasoned mushrooms with wild herbs which have become the essential place to travel in Finland.

7. Suomenlinna Fortress

 

Suomenlinna Fortress is an 18th-century sea fortress and UNESCO World Heritage Site. Visitors can find their crystal clear blue oceanic waters. Inside the fortress is a museum rich with Finland’s military history. This is one of the most culturally significant places to visit in Finland. Visitors can take a dip in the ocean, or enjoy the restaurants. They can also learn about the history of the sea fortress.

8. Lemmenjoki National Park

 

Lemmenjoki National Park is situated in an area of Inari and Kittila, Lapland, in Northern Finland. The park was founded in 1956 and has since been expanded twice. This national park is a beautiful combination of snow-draped greenery surrounding the crystal clear river flowing amidst the undulating hilly terrain. The park features old housing and hunting grounds. Visitors can enjoy hiking, camping, and fishing. However, Lemmenjoki National Park is known for its natural beauty and its history of gold prospecting.

9. Sibelius Monument

 

Sibelius’s monument is considered one of the most important architectural pride. The monument is located in Sibelius Park in the Toolo district of Helsinki, Finland. It is dedicated to one of the most notable composers and musicians of Finland, Jean Sibelius. The famed Finish Sculptor and designer Eila Vilhelmina Hiltunen design the Sibelius monument. This monument was unveiled on 7 September 1967.

10. Nuuksio National Park

 

As you know Finland has 40 national parks in total. Nuuksio National Park is one of them. This national park was founded in 1994. It is considered to be the second closest one to the capital. Nuuksio National Park is good for hiking. It has around 8 different trails for hiking and the length and difficulty levels are as per the hikers. One can also go for a bike trip or horse riding. Visitors can reach this national park very easily by any means of transport.