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Finland Travel Guide: Highlights & Hidden Gems

This page is your passport to Finland, a land of contrasts where modern cities meet pristine nature. Get ready to explore charming towns with colorful wooden houses and learn about the Finnish way of life.

Beyond the stunning aurora displays, you’ll find a country rich in history and culture. We’ll wander through Turku, Finland’s oldest city, and admire its medieval castle. We’ll also visit Helsinki, the vibrant capital, where design, art, and delicious food await.

Ever heard of the Moomins? These beloved Finnish characters come to life in Tampere, where you can visit the Moomin Museum. And if you’re feeling adventurous, we’ll venture into the wild beauty of Koli National Park, with its breathtaking landscapes.

So, come along and experience Finland’s unique charm. Explore this enchanting Nordic nation, whether you dream of a winter wonderland or a summer getaway.

Most of my friends think I’m crazy when I mention how much I love visiting Helsinki in winter. As I write this, I have been to Helsinki six times and I was there during winter twice and I loved Helsinki more every time that I went there. But if you ask me why do I love the Finnish capital so much, I wouldn’t be able to explain to you in words. But I gonna try to tell you what you should do there to love your time in Helsinki as much as I.

A Lot of Reasons to visit Helsinki in Winter

Most of my friends think I’m crazy when I mention how much I love visiting Helsinki in winter. As I …

Turku Biological Museum

Turku Biological Museum

If you enjoy the Finnish nature as much as we do, you will love Turku Biological Museum. This small …

Finnish Design - Iittala, Fiskars and Arabia Center

Finnish Design: Everything you need to know about Iittala, Fiskars and Arabia

When most people think of Finland, they think about the cold and long winters. But I’m not one of th…

On our last day in Finland, back in january 2015, we visited Santa's Cottage in Espoo and it was exactly what the child inside us needed to see! But, some of you may be asking yourselves, how did you manage to visit Santa Claus in Espoo? Why was he in the south of Finland? Don’t worry, we are going to explain everything

We Visited Santa’s Cottage in Espoo

On our last day in Finland, back in January 2015, we visited Santa’s Cottage in Espoo, and it was ex…

On our my first time in Finland, I went to Porvoo ready to do anything. If the plan was take bikes into the wild, I had the equipment to do it. If the plan was to swim, I had everything ready to take pictures from the water. All this was possible because I brought my Sony Action camera with me. Too bad nobody knew this trip would be a painful journey for the camera.

How i lost my Sony Action Camera in the Gulf of Finland

On my first time in Finland, I went to Porvoo, ready to do anything. I had the equipment to do it if…

We have been to Helsinki more than a few times in the past couple of years. Every time that we are there, we try to stay in different hotels so we can explore a little bit more of this amazing city. This was our goal when we booked our stay at Scandic Passi, an amazing hotel located in an area of Helsinki called Siltasaari.

Our Stay at Scandic Paasi in Helsinki

We have been to Helsinki more than a few times in the past couple of years. Every time that we are t…

Herrankukkaro used to be a fisherman’s homestead and still looks like one. It’s located in the heart of the Southwestern Finnish archipelago and you reach it from Turku in less than 30 minutes by car. This is how we got there in the middle of the summer. We had just got back from our tour of Aland and we looking forward to get back there.

Our Summer Days in Herrankukkaro

We loved everywhere we were in Finland but this place has a special place in our heart. It is hard t…

Best option for Helsinki: Radisson Blu Plaza

Best option for Helsinki: Radisson Blu Plaza

Helsinki is one of the best destinations in the north; the city thrives with life in the summer and …