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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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.




	CHARMING WOODEN TOWNS This unique tour with an architectural guide takes us inside the intimate and well preserved wooden towns on the west co... Read more...	Lighthouse safari Ulkokalla A Lighthouse Safari to the Ulkokalla lighthouse islet and Maakalla islet to the outer sea about 22 km offshore from Kala... Read more...



	ONE DAY PADDLING TRIP INCL. A GUIDED TOUR OF PRIVATELY OWNED SJUNDBY MANOR Enjoy a canoe trip in beautiful Finnish landscape, listen to interesting history of Sjundby Manor told by the Lady of th... Read more...	HELSINKI EXPERT GUIDED CITY TOUR The Guided City Tour from the Olympia terminal is a sightseeing tour with live commentary by an authorised guide in Engl... Read more...



	FINNISH TRADITIONAL EVENING AT THE REAL LUMBERJACKS' LODGE FOR GROUPS Come and enjoy real Finnish athmosphere at Jätkänkämppä and the smoke sauna in Spa Hotel Rauhalahti's neighbourhood!! Read more...	Festivities on the Church Hill of Kokkola A celebration package for the family, for business use, for incentive use and for tourist groups. Read more...



	TURKU IN 2 DAYS Turku is the oldest city (777 years old) in Finland and is easily reached by train and only two hours away from Helsinki... Read more...	GUIDED WALKING TOURS IN KAJAANI - Read more...



	Manors and Private Homes along the King’s Road This tour follows the same roads as the Kings and Tsars have used. The tour begins in the morning in Helsinki where the ... Read more...	TREASURES OF THE WEST COAST / SELF-DRIVE Centuries of tar-making and seafaring heritage, amazing arhcipelago scenery, traditions of Finland's Swedish-speaking po... 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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