Finland is known for its beautiful lakes, they are around 200
,000 in number not including the small ones. The water quality of Finland is just excellent; the city has lush green surroundings and dense forests all around the sea and other water bodies. In Finland, the travelers can sit on the shore of a lake for fishing and enjoy the glimpse of reindeer or moose in silence.
Alcoholic drinks are the significant part of the Finnish culture. The national favorites here are the Finlandia vodka, Koskenkorva, the Salmiakki Koskenkorva. The other drinks served here include cloudberry liqueur. During the winter period Finland provides outstanding opportunities for cross-country skiing. There are many ski resorts which are situated north of the Arctic Circle in Lapland. There is also a Santa Claus village in the town of Rovaniemi in Finland this place attracts tourists in large number.
Northern Finland and Winter Sports
Every year in kemi a large snow castle with an Ice Hotel is built. Rovaniemi is a place from where one can see the Aurora Borealis. Tourists often enjoy the reindeer sleighs trips with Sami drivers, or in dog sleighs
Skiing is also a great option here, with downhill resorts at Levi and Saariselk. There are several cross country ski tracks throughout the northern part of Finland. Ice hockey the popular winter sport here is enjoyed by large number of people. One can also go for ice yachting, or ice skating.
Helsinki Cathedral
Helsinki is the capital city of Finland and is thronged by the visitors all the year round. During the summers the tourists come to Helsinki from all the corners of the world. Helsinki is known to be the coolest party city in the Nordic countries.
Turku
Turku is positioned on the southwest coast of Finland at the mouth of River Aura. Initially Turku was highest populated city of Finland and has also been the important center of commerce and trade.