The tourist attraction spots in Finland
are speckled and complementary. Show both the country natural beauty
and culture, these sites summarize all that is unique and charming
about the Finns.
Suomenlinna
Suomenlinna
is a sea fortress surrounding half a dozen islands. A UNESCO World
inheritance site, it is a popular purpose for tourists. It is a favored
picnic site, and there are also more than a few museums there as well.
Saimaa
Saimaa
is the 4th main lake in Europe at 4,400 square kilometers. With the
sun unblemished fair-haired on the waters, it remains one of the most
popular destination for canoeing and fish in the state.
Lake Inari
One of the most good-looking tourist spots in Finland, Lake Inari is to
the north of Lapland. It is home to a variety of types of fish
including trout, perch and salmon. The area is also well known for Hautuumaasaari Island, the burial earth of the Sami people.
Lake Paijanne
At 1,080 sq km, it is the
second main lake in the country. There are several islands, in the
middle of the most distinguished being Judinsalo and Salonsaari. Lake
Paijanne drains into the Finland Gulf by way of the Kymi River.
National Museum of Finland
Known as Suomen
Kansallismuseo in Finnish, the museum is a show of Finnish life from
the Stone Age to current times. Among the artifact there are jewelry,
precious metals and knick-knacks from various time periods. There is
also a show on Finnish folk life.
The Helsinki Market Square
One
of the most visit tourist spots in Finland, the market square is in
Helsinki. It is filled with vendors peddle souvenir and cafes selling
various pastries. Other features there are the Helsinki herring market
in October and display old US cars in the first Friday of May.
Orthodox Cathedral
This Eastern Orthodox
Church was built in the late 1800s and draws thousands of tourists
yearly. Set atop a hill, the church is the home of several invaluable
religious icons, many centuries old.
Esplanadi Park
The
Esplanadi Park in Helsinki is where most Finns go for picnics during
the summer. The site is between the road of Pohjoisesplanadi and
Etelaesplanadi. The place is also the site for numerous live musical
shows.
Hietaniemi Beach
Known informally as Hietsu, Hietaniemi Beach
ranks as one of the major tourist spots in Finland. Found in the Toolo
district in Helsinki, it is frequented by both locals and tourists.
The beach is also a well-liked setting for investment beach volleyball
games.
The Helsinki Cathedral
Lying at
the heart of Helsinki, the Helsinki Cathedral (Evangelical Lutheran)
was built in honor of Tsar Nicholas I. With the green dome and the
smaller ones around it, the cathedral has become one of the most
recognizable markers in Finland.