There are many beautiful things to see in Finland. Right from the leading museums and galleries of Helsinki and the other cities to prominent mansions, marvelous medieval castles in romantic lake land settings and picturesque stone and wooden churches; there is a bizarre choice of exhilarating and unique tourist attractions in Finland. Nowadays, the country is emerging as a favorite tourist destination where millions of tourists from around Europe flock to experience Finland attractions.
Espoo Museum of Modern Art
It is the biggest art museum of Finland in terms of floor space that houses over 500 works from the collection of the Saastamoinen Foundation. The museum is one of the major tourist attractions in Finland. It houses five museums, a modern art gallery, a media-art center, a café, a museum shop and an art school under the same roof and the plan is to stage at least ten exhibitions through the year as well as artistic and cultural events of various kinds.
Old Rauma
Old Rauma is one of the finest Finland attractions. It was included in UNESCO’s World Heritage List on its 550th anniversary. It contains one of the narrowest streets in Finland. The highlights of Old Rauma are 15th century Franciscan Holy Cross Church and the Rauma Museum, located in the town hall. Old Rauma also boasts one of the oldest harbors in Finland as well as a remarkable range of ancient lingo architecture. Many of these preserved buildings were actively used by fine craftsmen such as lace makers, goldsmiths and furniture makers.
The Island Fortress of Suomenlinna
A trip to Finland is incomplete without a visit to the 18th century Fortress of Suomenlinna. Nestled on an island at the entrance to Helsinki harbor, it is a fine example of European military architecture. This has been a UNESCO World Heritage Treasure since 1991. Suomenlinna is a lively island with about 900 permanent inhabitants. To keep you busy during your expedition, this unique fortress houses an array of restaurants, cafes, museums, and galleries. Besides being a historical site and tourist attraction, Suomenlinna is also a well-loved recreation area for Helsinki citizens.
St. Olaf's Castle, Olavinlinna
Founded in 1475, St. Olaf's Castle is a beautiful 500-year-old castle placed on the edge of a tiny green island in a lake. It is comprised of the main castle as well as three towers and a bailey with a surrounding wall reinforced by towers. There is a very interesting orthodox museum in the castle grounds displaying Russian Orthodox artifacts from Finland and Russia. It is among the most well-known tourist attractions in Finland.
Turku
Turku is a 750-year-old town that was once the capital of Finland. Hence, it is the oldest and most mesmerizing of Finland's medieval towns. The ancient town has a fully restored 13th-century castle which is now preserved as a Viking museum. Medieval Gothic cathedral of the town is one of the most impressive cathedrals in Finland. The Handicrafts Museum is located in the picturesque old town where most of original medieval houses still stand. Turku is also regarded as Finland's Christmas City.
Arktikum Science Museum
Arktikum Science Museum is a treasured science museum that portrays life in the Arctic region. The museum has been divided into two sections, the Arctic Center and the Provincial Museum of Lapland. The Arctic Center explains nature and local life in the far north. The Provincial Museum of Lapland deals with the Lapp wilderness as well as the cultural heritage it has molded. Tourists may find out how ordinary Lapps live in austere surroundings of the Arctic.
The Åland Islands
The Åland Islands are an inimitable, autonomous set of islands off the Finnish coast. Each of the islands has their own distinct culture, flag and postage stamps. They are dotted with medieval churches and traditional fishing villages and are particularly ideal for adventurous recreations like cycling, camping and cabin holidays.
Lapland
Lapland is world famous as a “Land of the Midnight Sun” and the “Northern Lights.” Sparsely inhabited with jovial and welcoming people, it is one of the world’s most wild and unspoiled regions. Lapland is also the home of Santa Claus. Blessed with wide open fells and hills, uninhabited forests, magnificent lakes as clear as crystal, quietly babbling brooks and foaming rapids, this region offers the tourist the holiday of a lifetime. |
