Attractions in Finland

Savonlinna

Savonlinna is a beautiful town in the heart of the Finnish Lakeland, famous for its medieval Olavinlinna Castle.

Archipelago

The Finnish Archipelago, including the autonomous Łland Islands, is one of the largest and most beautiful archipelagos in the world.

Finnish Lakeland

The Finnish Lakeland is a vast area of central and eastern Finland characterized by thousands of lakes, islands, and forests.

Helsinki Design District

The Helsinki Design District brings together galleries, boutiques, workshops, and Nordic creativity.

Sibelius Park and Monument

Sibelius Park, with its famous monument, honors Jean Sibelius in the heart of Helsinki.

Oodi Library

Oodi is Helsinki's famous central library and a modern symbol of open urban culture.

Amos Rex

Amos Rex is one of Helsinki's most modern art and exhibition centers and a popular magnet for contemporary culture.

Ateneum

Ateneum is Finland's best-known art museum and a central place in the country's visual culture.

Helsinki Central Station

Helsinki Central Station is one of the city's most famous landmarks and a masterpiece of Finnish Art Nouveau.

Temppeliaukio Church

Temppeliaukio Church, also known as the Rock Church, is one of Helsinki's most iconic modern buildings.

Finlandia Hall

Finlandia Hall is a famous conference and concert building by Alvar Aalto in Helsinki.

Uspenski Cathedral

Uspenski Cathedral is Helsinki's large Orthodox cathedral and a striking landmark above the harbor.

National Museum of Finland

The National Museum of Finland is Helsinki's key address for national history.

Ancient Liperi Field

Liperi is home to archaeological sites confirming human settlement for millennia.

Nykarleby

Nykarleby is a charming small town on the banks of the Lapuanjoki river, known as the birthplace of writer Zacharias Topelius and for its nostalgic a…

Häme Castle Surroundings

The surroundings of Häme Castle in Hämeenlinna offer historical insights into the Swedish rule period.

Kristinestad

Kristinestad is one of Finland's best-preserved wooden towns, founded in 1649, known for its narrow alleys and maritime elegance.

Nature

Lake Inari

Lake Inari lies far north and is a key place in the Sámi landscape and culture.

Saimaa

Saimaa is Finland's largest lake and the heart of the Finnish lake district.

Mountain

Saana

Saana is the iconic fell near Kilpisjärvi and one of the best-known photo subjects in northern Finland.

island

Kvarken Archipelago

The Kvarken Archipelago lies between Finland and Sweden and is a spectacular UNESCO natural area.

Mountain

Halti

Halti is the highest point in Finland and a legendary destination in the Arctic border landscape.

river

Oulujoki River

Oulujoki connects the inland areas with the Gulf of Bothnia and is closely tied to the city of Oulu.

river

Kemijoki River

Kemijoki is Finland's longest river and shapes large parts of Lapland.

Midnight Sun at Lake Inari

At Lake Inari, the midnight sun appears in summer, when the sun does not set for a long time.

Lake Paijanne

Lake Paijanne is a natural place in Central Finland.

Pielinen

Pielinen is a natural place in North Karelia.

Kallavesi

Kallavesi is a natural place in North Savo.

Park

Siikaneva Mire

Siikaneva is one of the largest contiguous mire areas in southwestern Finland.

Park

Lemmenjoki National Park

This is Finland's largest national park, located deep in the far north.

More highlights

forest

Nuuksio Forest

Nuuksio Forest lies near Helsinki and is one of the best-known recreation areas in southern Finland.

forest

Koli National Park

Koli National Park is considered one of Finland's most scenic landscapes, overlooking Lake Pielinen.

kid-landmark

Santa Claus Village Rovaniemi

The Santa Claus Village on the Arctic Circle makes Rovaniemi a symbol of northern Christmas magic.

Olavinlinna Castle

Olavinlinna Castle in Savonlinna is a powerful 15th-century water fortress.

Suomenlinna Fortress

A UNESCO-listed 18th-century sea fortress off Helsinki.

Langinkoski Imperial Fishing Lodge

Langinkoski was the imperial fishing lodge of Tsar Alexander III and is now a major historic excursion site near Kotka.

Tali-Ihantala

Tali-Ihantala is the best-known site of the largest battle in Nordic military history.

Häme Castle

Häme Castle is one of Finland's best-known medieval castles and a key symbol of Tavastia.

Petäjävesi Old Church

Petäjävesi Old Church is a remarkable example of 18th-century Finnish wooden architecture.

Salpa Line Museum

The Salpa Line Museum presents Finland's massive World War II defense line.

Sammallahdenmäki

Sammallahdenmäki is a major Bronze Age burial site and a UNESCO World Heritage location near Rauma.

Old Rauma

Old Rauma is a UNESCO World Heritage site and one of Finland's most beautiful historic town centers.

Bomarsund Fortress

Bomarsund is the famous fortress ruin on Łland and a key northern site in Crimean War history.

agriculture

Kauhava Agricultural Plains

Kauhava Agricultural Plains reflects the agricultural side of South Ostrobothnia.

Lappeenranta Fortress

Lappeenranta Fortress is a historic site in South Karelia.

Turku Cathedral

Turku Cathedral is a historic site in Southwest Finland.

Hamina Fortress

Hamina Fortress is a historic site in Kymenlaakso.

Kajaani Castle Ruins

Kajaani Castle Ruins is a historic site in Kainuu.

Kastelholm Castle

Kastelholm Castle is a historic site in Aland.

kid-landmark

Ranua Wildlife Park

Ranua Wildlife Park is a family-friendly attraction in Lapland.