Cities in Finland

• Helsinki  
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  Helsinki
  Surrounded by water on three sides and fringed by islands, Helsinki grew up around a natural harbor overlooking the Gulf of Finland. A city of wide streets, squares, and parks, adorned with sculpture, Helsinki was one of the world's first planned municipalities and is noted for its 19th-century neoclassical architecture. It is a city of bustling, colorful market squares and halls, of outdoor summer concerts and sports events, of seaside parks, of excellent cafes and restaurants and cutting-edge art in fine museums. It is also a pleasantly compact city, with many of the attractions in the central districts, within easy reach of one another.
  
  
  Recommended Stay: At least 3 nights
  Must See`s:
  Suomenlinna, Helsinki Cathedral, Esplanadi, Temppeliaukio Church, Seurasaari Island, Uspenski Cathedral, Old Market Hall, Urban Sauna Visit, Linnanmaki, and so much more!
  
• Turku  
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  Turku
  Turku is one of the most important historical centres of Finland and also one of its busiest seaports. The Archipelago is a unique travel destination situated in the island area. Here you have the chance to enjoy complete peace and relaxation or engaging yourself in many activities. There are several historical museums that display the city's medieval period, such as the Turku Castle, which has been a functional historical museum since 1881, and the Aboa Vetus museum, built in the late 1990s over the 14th century archaeological site. The Luostarinmaki handicrafts museum was the first Scandinavian venue to receive the "Golden Apple" tourism award. The Abo Akademi University hosts the Sibelius museum - the only music museum in Finland. Turku is also the official Christmas city of Finland.
• Rovaniemi  
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  Rovaniemi
  Situated close to the Arctic Circle, Rovaniemi is the capital of Finland's Lapland Province. The town's landmarks include the Jatkankynttila bridge with its eternal flame over the Kemijoki river, the Arktikum, the Rovaniemi Town Hall, the Lappia House. In the winter, you can enjoy cross-country ski, downhill skiing and snowboarding at the Ounasvaara Ski Resort. There are also plenty of opportunities for snowmobiling, dog sledding and reindeer sleigh rides. Santa Claus Village and Santapark, are located 8 km north. About 80 km to the south of Rovaniemi, you can visit Ranua Wildlife Park hosting 60 species of arctic and northern wild animals, including polar bears, lynx, wolf, wolverine, moose. In the summer you can take a trekking trip in Ounasvaara, a riverboat cruise, a visit to a reindeer farm or participate in a number of safaris and fish trips.
• Tampere  
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  Tampere
  Founded in 1779 on the banks of the Tammerkoski Rapids (one of Finland's official national scenic areas) Tampere evolved into the most highly industrialized locality in Finland during the 19th century and became nowadays the most populous inland city in the Nordic countries. It is also a centre for Finnish cultural life with its theatres and events focusing on music, literature, arts and architecture. The main tourist attraction is the Sarkanniemi amusement park, which includes a dolphinarium and the landmark Nasinneula tower, topped by a nice restaurant. Other well worth visiting sites are Tampere Cathedral, Tampere City Library Metso ("wood grouse"), Kaleva Church, the Tampere Hall for conferences and the Tampere Market Hall. Tampere is also home to one of the, if not the, last museum in the world dedicated to Vladimir Ilyich Lenin.
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• Akaslompolo  
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  Akaslompolo
  Situated in Finnish Lapland, about 150 km from the Arctic Circle, Akaslompolo village is the perfect place for the adventurous tourists wishing to explore the Arctic Circle. Forget about TV, telephone, internet, newspapers, or any other type of access to the modern world, and indulge yourself in a relaxing vacation. Here you can ride dog sleds (husky mushing) through the wilderness even for several days, wander cross country with snow shoes or skis, drive a snow mobile, fish at ice holes, watch the northern lights and enjoy complete solitude. At Yllas there is a big Ski-Center. In Akaslompolo you can see The Santa Claus's house and if you are really lucky, you can see Santa Claus and his wife.
• Forssa  
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  Forssa
  Forssa is a charming town located at the centre of the triangle, joining the main cities in the south of Finland of Helsinki, Tampere and Turku. The town has a historical and cultural atmosphere, which originates from Forssa's colorful past as a centre for the textile industry. The most notable landmarks include the impressive red brick buildings of Kutomo and Kehraamo - former a textile mill and a spinning mill respectively. There is a wide range of sports opportunities such as the Feeniks sport centre, various sporting clubs, sports fields, running tracks and outdoor recreation areas as well as the Vesihelmi Water Park, providing excellent facilities for exercise. At the stately Cotton Mills area, there are museums and art exhibitions displaying the history and traditions of both the town and the region.
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