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Summer in Finland - Refreshingly Different

Summer in Finland: long, warm, days of sunshine shimmering across harbours, lakes and waterfronts. The beautiful weather invites everyone to make the most of the wonderful outdoors. There is activity everywhere, with festivals of song and dance staged across the country that make the most of the long light evenings…

A summer visit to Finland brings a new meaning to a holiday. Surround yourself with nature at its purest, cleanest, most vibrant and spectacular. Relax on the deck of your country cottage, right by the water’s edge. The sauna beckons after a quiet day with rowing boat and fishing rod. There’s cold beer to sip and fresh fish to grill for supper. The sun sinks low but barely sets, giving you the perfect excuse to sit and enjoy the long, warm and peaceful evenings.

Or enjoy the special summer atmosphere in town: a wander among the market stalls, their tables groaning under the weight of so much fresh produce. A drink from the bar, a table for dinner on a harbourside sun terrace, and perhaps join the cheerful crowd for a late evening jazz concert.

Exploring the Country

Get to know Finland best by planning your own tour and seeing what it has to offer. There are all sorts of routes to choose from and a whole range of different accommodation options. The good news is that the roads are in general uncrowded – away from the main cities you may sometimes drive for many kilometres without seeing another car. Combine your own enthusiasms with a little expert help from us and you can be sure of a real grand tour of Finland.

Get Active

The Finnish countryside could be said to be one great big adventure playground. The water, the forests, fells and spectacular coastline provide the perfect backdrop for a wide range of exciting activities. Whether you’re a novice or an expert, you are sure to be warmly welcome as a participant. What’s more, your favourite activities can form the basis of your holiday, or you can simply give them a try for a couple of hours. The choice is yours.

If you love the water, then make sure you find time for sailing, canoeing, coastal and inland cruising, fishing or shooting the rapids. Finland is blessed with a vast expanse of lakes, many naturally interconnected. The southwest coastline, close to the city of Turku, plays home to one of the world’s most beautiful archipelagos, and offers the perfect setting for a sailing adventure or a more gentle island-hopping tour.

Don’t miss the chance to strike a ball along on of Finland’s many golf courses. At one northern course you can even hit a tee shot across the border into Sweden – an impressive boast when you met for drinks at the ‘nineteenth hole’.

Walking, cycling, horseback riding and some exotic wildlife watching (bear, wolf, lynx, deer and many species of bird) all add to the sense of adventure that goes with a summer holiday in Finland. Thanks to the uniquely Finnish concept of ‘Everyman’s Rights’, there is much greater freedom to roam freely in Finland than in most other countries. Finland's forests, lakes and rivers present incomparable surroundings in which to relax and enjoy the fresh air and unspoilt natural environment.

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	Everyman's Rights Finland's forests, lakes and rivers present incomparable surroundings in which to relax and enjoy the fresh air and unspoilt natural environment. Thanks to the concept of ‘Everyman's Rights’, there is far greater freedom to roam freely in Finland than in most other countries. This freedom, however, Read more


	General Information about Cycling in Finland Many of the winter ski resorts become mountain bike resorts during the summer. Places offering pre-planned routes, cycle hire and guided excursions include Lahti, Kuopio/Puijo, Tahko, Hallanmaa, Ruka, Rovaniemi/Ounasvaara, Levi, Ylläs and Saariselkä. Other places in Finland also organize mountain bi ... Read more


	Hiking Areas The further north and east you go, the bigger the forests and higher the hills become. Lakes are plentiful but the landscape becomes bleaker than in the south, whilst vast areas of bogland abound. Read more


	How to Prepare for a Trek or a Hike Excursionists and hikers appreciate the beauty of the wild and spend time in the nature on nature's terms, without causing disturbance or disruption. Read guides and study maps before departure to make the most of your trip. Don't forget to exercise regularly before the holiday to make the trek as p ... Read more


	Look at Finland Summer 2009 VisitFinland has launched an Interactive Virtual Publication (LAFon the Net) of the latest Look at Finland summer 2009 brochure. This 76 page brochure features sections including Bizarrely fascinating Finland, Live as the Finns do, Take exercise and feel good, Enjoyable city breaks, Southern Finland ... Read more


	National Parks with Unique Natural Sights The national parks include many unique natural sights, such as rapids, rift valleys and eskers. Localities with outstanding picturesque scenery or panoramic views have also been selected for preservation. In yet other places the aim has been to preserve landscapes affected by human habitation and by ... Read more


	Nature Extraordinaire Close your eyes and think of sunshine shimmering on the water of a beautiful harbour. Or think of the glassy calm of a lake, disturbed only by the occasional ripple from a rising fish. In Finland, you’re never far from the water: no wonder it plays such an important role in the Finnish summer holida ... Read more


	Wildlife Watching Gains Momentum in Finland Relatively new for the ordinary tourist, but exciting and interesting, wildlife watching is fast becoming a popular pastime for visitors to Northern Finland. Read more