9 "Hot" Summer Cities in Finland
Because of the long, cold winter Finns celebrate their summer very passionately – and for this reason most Finnish towns are especially alive in the summer months from end of May till August. During May locals eagerly wait for the warmer days and when the first ones arrive, Finns are quick to soak up those precious rays and soaring (yet reasonable) temperature.
What is Finnish summer made of? Festivals, sauna, kayaking and paddling, cruises, versatile events, more sauna – and all of this of course under the magical midnight sun. We listed 9 cities you should definitely visit during summer time.
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