History and Heritage

History and Heritage

Finland’s historical experience as a pawn in the imperial manoeuvrings of neighbours Sweden and Russia provides the backdrop for many tours and explorations. Finnish artistic and cultural expressions of national identity likewise inspire a range of fascinating heritage tours.

Finland’s historical experience as a pawn in the imperial manoeuvrings of neighbours Sweden and Russia provides the backdrop for many tours and explorations. Finnish artistic and cultural expressions of national identity likewise inspire a range of fascinating heritage tours.

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Capital of Finland, embankments of Suomenlinna in Helsinki

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Explore the majestic Empire-style centre of the capital, Helsinki, conceived in the mid-19th century by architect C.L. Engel. Marvel at the Suomenlinna island fortress, the target of an Anglo-French bombardment during the Crimean War, and step back in time at the magnificent castles of Turku, Hämeenlinna and Olavinlinna. Or take a stroll through the wonderfully preserved old wooden towns of Porvoo and Rauma.

Cultural treasures await visitors to Ainola, the former home of composer Jean Sibelius, and at Hvitträsk the National Romantic-style former studio and residence of the architects Saarinen, Lindgren and Geselius. Both are in beautiful lakeside locations, and both are within easy reach of Helsinki. But they are just samples of a rich national heritage that also embraces the regional cultures of Karelia in the east and the Sámi or Lapps in the north.




	FINNISH WORLD HERITAGE This culturally rich tour takes us to wooden temples and island fortresses with a guide expert in art history. The tour ... Read more...	ROSES AND ROMANCE IN HUPISAARET -WALKING TOUR Hupisaaret is a park area in the city centre. Already in the 19th century people used to lead an easy and enjoyable life... Read more...



	Guide services in Rauma Region Guided tours to the city of Rauma, Old Rauma, archipelago, museums and Rauma region in different languages. Read more...	SNOW SHOE SAFARI INTO THE STONE AGE The snowshoe adventure into the Stone Age familiarises you with the artefacts, habits, dwellings and traps of the Stone-... Read more...



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	TURKU & ARCHIPELAGO EXPERIENCE Visit the original capital of Finland, Turku, a modern city with 800 years of history. For lunch taste traditional Archi... Read more...	Gottlund´s tour Gottlund´s Round at Juva, 7 kilometers of Juva´s history, pre-history and nature, maps from Tourist info. Read more...



	WINE AND ART The bus tour goes from Kouvola to Elimäki. In the garden of Mustila manor you can buy local apple vinery´s wine. The tou... Read more...	A DAY IN THE STONE AGE Kierikki Stone Age Centre with its hotel and the Stone Age village, built in Yli-Ii along the northern banks of the rive... Read more...



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World Heritage in Finland
World Heritage in Finland: Fortress of Suomenlinna (1991), Old Rauma (1991), Petäjävesi Old Church (1994), Verla Groundwood and Board Mill (1996), Bronze Age Burial Site of Sammallahdenmäki (1999), Kvarken Archipelago (2006).
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