Finland is a natural wonderland with over 179,000 islands and more trees than people. It is full of empty wilderness. Vast areas are protected by Finland’s 40 national parks. There, you can go spot birds, reindeer, elks, and bears. 75% of Finland is covered in forest. Therefore, it provides a natural adventure playground for people who love mountain biking, cross-country skiers, fishing and more!
NORTHERN LIGHTS
In the past, Finnish people believed that the northern lights are caused by Firefox. That is a creature that ran so quickly across the snow that his paws made sparks that went into the night sky. Another mythology about northern lights in Finland is that they were sprayed into the sky by whales. You certainly need to see them. In Finland, they are best seen in the clear night sky between September and March.
TURKU
Turku is located on the southwest coast of Finland. As a town, it was settled during the 13th century. Furthermore, it is the oldest and the most important city in Finland. Turku lies in the area where the successors to the Swedish Vikings landed in the 12th century. They were set out to conquer what is now Finland. With eight centuries of history, Turku is now the most traditional medieval town in Finland.
PORVOO
Porvoo is one of the six medieval towns in Finland. It is known for its well-preserved 18th and 19th-century buildings and also, a 15th-century cathedral, the Porvoo Cathedral. This town is the second oldest in Finland.
TAMPERE
Tampere is the most populous inland city in the Nordic countries. It was founded in 1779 as an industrial settlement. Furthermore, it is known for its industry, and also cultural life with festivals and open-air theater.
