Finland holidays

Before we begin this list of things to do in Helsinki in summer, let’s get one thing out the way. For most, Helsinki occupies something of a cultural – and geographical – grey area. Not quite Scandinavian, but undoubtedly Nordic; and not entirely Eastern European, yet tantalisingly close to Russia, you might be forgiven for being unable to place this European capital....

Wanting to discover more of Finland, I decided to try something new and unique and visited the city of Mariehamn on the Åland Islands. With over 6,700 islands to explore that make up the Åland Islands, you will have plenty to see and do. Mariehamn is the central capital city of the Åland Islands and has a domestic airport and ferry connections to both Stockholm and Helsinki. The Åland Islands are part of the Finnish archipelago located between Sweden and Finland....

Looking for the best Helsinki souvenirs and wondering what should be on your shopping list for a trip to Finland? I love the place and love the Finn's flair for tradition and design. Here's a list of the best things to buy in Helsinki. Finland knows how to make the most of small, dark red berries. Lingonberries, sea buckthorns and bilberries also make into the world of lakkahillo (preserves) but in all honesty, the name just isn't as poetic. Cloudberries simply have the best name. ...

Lapland is a very special corner of the planet. With a strong and peculiar personality, it is the home to Santa Claus, reindeers, Siberian huskies, moose, polar bears, salmon and the Saami people. Their scenarios change completely according to the seasons. It has northern lights in autumn and spring, blue twilight in the winter fort and in summer it is the land of the midnight sun. This region, north of the Arctic Circle, is inhabited by the Lappers and encompasses part of the territories of...