Finland is one of the best places on Earth to spot the Northern Lights - they appear on more than 200 nights a year in Finnish Lapland.

With some 2,000 brown bears freely roaming the country, Finland offers the best bear watching safaris in Europe. In the central and eastern forests of Lakeland, several companies organize bear watching and photography trips between April and September.

The round fells of Finland’s main ski area, Lapland, offer varying terrain for skiers and snowboarders of all skill levels.

In the summer the city overflows with events and festivals: tango, middle age, music, theatre, art, design and much more.

Activities in wintery Helsinki: top things to do in the snowy capital.

Tampere has the small town feel: the city centre is compact in size, and has a friendly atmosphere.