Country Information
Overview
Finland is a country in northern Europe on the Gulf of Bothnia and the Gulf of Finland. It is low-lying apart from mountainous areas in the north-west. Only 8 percent of the land is cultivated.
Summers are short and warm, winters are long and severe.
The industry is forest based and account for one third of the export. It is a highly industrialized country.
The population of about 5.100.000 live in an area of about 339.000 square kilometers. Languages spoken are Finnish, Swedish and Samish. In the bigger cities English, German and other languages can be heard.
The capital of Finland is Helsinki.
Reasons to come to Finland!
Looking for space, fresh air, stimulating cultural events and exciting activities? You have arrived at exactly the right place. Finland’s seasonal contrasts and pristine natural environment provide the setting for a dazzling and inspiring variety of adventures and new experiences. To book, please contact your travel agent or the service provider directly.
* Winter:- Fabulous winter holidays to include skiing, snowcat riding, visits to reindeer farms
* Summer:- Unspoilt holiday spots in Finland, cycling, unbelievable scenery and countryside and the Midnight sun
* Finland and Santa Claus. Why does the real Santa Claus live in Finland? You can meet him on any day of the year, without any charge, only in Finland. Santa Claus’ own animal, the reindeer, lives in Finland. There is snow on the ground during the Christmas season. At the Arctic Circle, Santa Claus has a post office of his own.
Helsinki Museums
The Seurasaari is an open-museum and an afternoon of great information. Visit the Helsinki City Museum for great history on the Helsinki and Finland both. Try to visit all the ones listed below during your visit to Helsinki.
Visit as many museums in Helsinki as you can. You’ll really love them all.
A Helsinki Car is a good investment as it gets you free to all the important attractions and as many as 50 museums (plus transport). It is about €45 euro for an adult for 48 hours and only about €15 for a child.
Seurasaari
Helsinki, Finland
+358 9 4050 9660
The Seurasaari is another must do when you’re in Helsinki. It is an open-air museum and it’s really interesting.
Helsinki City Museum
Helsinki, Finland
The Helsinki City Museum will give you good information about Helsinki, it’s background, customs and history.
Helsinki City Art Museum
Helsinki, Finland
The Helsinki City Art Museum has some very beautiful pieces of artwork.
Suomen Kansallismuseo
Mannerheimintie 34
Tele +358 940501
Here you’ll find some of the more modern Finnish art. But the exhibitions cover a much wider area with archaeology and sociology being covered.
Suomen Kansallismuseo
Mannerheimintie 3
Helsinki, Finland
09/40501
The Suomen Kansallismuseo is another fine museum in the city of Helsinki.
Valtion Taidemuseo
Kaivok. 2-4
Helsinki, Finland
P09/1733-6401
Take some time to visit the Valtion Taidemuseo for a wonderful way to spend the afternoon.
Nykytaiteenmuseo (Kiasma)
Mannerheiminaukio 2, Helsinki, Finland
09/1733-6501
The Nykytaiteenmuseo is another great museum in the city.
