Holidays to Finland

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Holidays to Finland

Finland, located in northern Europe. This Nordic country borders Sweden, Russia, Norway and Estonia. 5.3 million people live in Finland and their national language is Finnish, although a small minority still speak Swedish. Finland is part of the Euro too, so your not heading completely into the unknown. Boasting landscapes of snow topped mountains, frozen lakes, idyllic forests, fjords and the spectacular northern lights, Finland is a great . The region of Lapland also crosses into Finland – making this charming countries Santa’s home. In face in the far north the Sami people herd Reindeer. Really take advantage of this dynamic place, take a husky safari! Along with its charming capital Helsinki, Finland really has something to shout about!

A holiday to Finland almost feels like going back in time. Even the city dwellers seem to be chopping wood and hunting in their spare time. This nation of warm-hearted people is so welcoming and with miles and miles and miles to explore, a holiday to Finland? Why not. Yet this laid back country is one of the most advanced in the world when it comes to technology, Finland is renowned for great architecture and design too. The southern areas of Finland enjoy a northerly temperate climate, they have short, but warm summer then long cold winters. The summers are long-anticipated, when they come the country burst into life with an array of festivals and celebrations.

Finland is a fabulous holiday for outdoorsy types. Over 80% of the country is covered by lakes and forest! Why not delve onto the trekking routes for some real back to nature experiences. Enjoy the many pistes in their lavish ski resorts like Pallastunturi and Levi. All winter sports including cross country skiing are top notch in Finland. A definite must is to head up north whilst on your holiday to Finland, to the most northerly point of the country – for 73 days in the summer the sun does not set, and for 51 days in the winter, the sun doesn’t rise! Try at spot the Wild Brown Bear too or take a magical Baltic or fjord cruise.

For the really exciting traveller, a holiday in Finland can send you white water rafting! Or canoeing down Lake Saimaa. Don’t forget to sooth those aching muscles in a classic Finnish Sauna! Take yourself ice fishing – or simply enjoy Vodka cocktails. The cuisine of Finland is influenced by that of Europe and Western Russia. Generally simple and French meals like fish and vegetables. However the further north you go on a holiday in Finland, reindeer becomes a delicacy. With plenty of hot tourist spots, Finland is bursting with fabulous hotels – including Lapland’s snow hotel. Book a cheap holiday to Finland with Fleetway Travel.

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