20 Cities in Finland to Visit in 2023
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- 16 Feb 2023
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Finland is known as the land of a thousand lakes and is arguably one of the most underrated destinations in the world – plus, it actually has over 188,000 lakes in total to explore. The country offers year-round sights and activities, not to mention some of the world’s most spectacular landscapes and phenomena, such as the Northern Lights. Many people with Finland on their bucket list limit themselves to seeing the lights and perhaps seeing Santa Claus, but there are many fascinating towns and cities in Finland to explore.
Helsinki is one of the most modern, forward-thinking and sustainable European cities, while lesser-known areas such as Turku have hundreds of years of history, and small cities like Lappeenranta host a wealth of outdoor activities in all seasons. The country is famous for saunas and outdoor activities. You can also go hiking, ice skating, sledding, swimming, ice-fishing and skiing not far from any city in Finland. Here are the best Finnish cities and towns to tick off your bucket list.
20 Finland Cities To Visit In 2023
1- Helsinki
Naturally, Finland’s capital city tops the list of places to visit.
The city has many things to see and do, including historic sites such as Helsinki Cathedral and Temppeliaukio Church, which is carved into the rock.
Some of Finland’s best saunas are located here, too, including Löyly and the Alas Sea Pools, which unsurprisingly involve the Finnish tradition of entering the freezing cold Baltic Sea after a hot sauna.
At Christmas time, the beautiful main Senate Square is lit up with an extensive Christmas market, while in the summer, you can wander the harbourfront or take a boat out to the Suomenlinna Sea Fortress.
There is a range of pretty green parks and gardens to visit, and don’t miss stopping at a classic Finnish café to enjoy a strong cup of coffee and a korvapuusti (cinnamon bun). Read More…
