Guide to Finland

Finland is truly like a fairyland; it is the land of the Midnight Sun and the Land of Thousand Lakes. Natural beauty is the major significant thing that attracts tourists to Finland. Trees and water are the major features of the natural landscape of the country. Forests cover almost one third of the country and they are rich in biodiversity. The country is that it is rich in natural lakes, which amount to more than 100,000!! Lakes, forests, hills, and snow give a mystic charm to the country and it is undoubtedly one of the most beautiful countries in the world. If you are looking for a romantic and peaceful travel, you can choose the country, as the experience you get here will be unparalleled. No other country in the world will give you the satisfaction that you get from Finland.

There may be a number of places, especially the Baltic countries, resemble Finland, but none is better than the country. The country is unique by every means, even in the pattern of the scenes that you are going to see. Moreover, around 95,000 islands are there in the Finnish coast and the archipelago, the lakes, the forests and the snow are going to provide you unlimited charm and joy. Many of the islands in the country are populated though most of them are very small in size, yet unique by every means. Traveling in a boat through these small islands will be very interesting and you can find totally new vegetation here.

Finland is the county that has the highest percentage of forest in Europe and there you can find many rare species of plants and animals. There are a number of water birds in the country and the wetland habitat of the country is one of the richest in the world. The traveler will find the county attractive mainly because of the divine beauty it has got. The people are very friendly and the country is one of the safest places in the world. It is interesting to find that a recent survey shows that the Finnish people are ranked sixth among the happiest people of the world.

Finland does not offer you the things that you may find in the United States, United Kingdom, Italy or France. The attractions here are not manmade. In fact, almost all the attractions here in the country are natural by every means. So a serious traveler and a true lover of nature will surely find the place one of the best in the world.

In Finland, most of the travelers find Helsinki, the capital city, the Lake Lands and Finnish Lapland the most attractive. Of the three, Helsinki is the hottest destination for people all over the world. The neighboring cities of Espoo and Vantaa, the countryside, and the forests are the major attractions in the city. These places have sites of archeological and historical significance and you can find the museum to be very interesting. For a casual visitor, the place is good for fishing and trekking. The land is rich in lakes and forests that prompt a visitor to dip into any one of these two pastimes, as there is no other place in the world that is going to give you this kind of fun.

Almost all the places in Finland are identical and the nature and habitat are same everywhere. The country is rich in lakes, islands and forests and the travelers will engage in exploring any one of these three and they find satisfaction in it. The tranquility you get in the country will pacify your mind and a trip to Finland will rejuvenate your mind and body. The Lake Land and the Finnish Lapland also offers great comfort and joy to the traveler and these three are the must-see spots in the country. There are many others and the choice is upon your taste and habits.

Like in all the countries of the region, Finland is at its best from May to September. This is the time when the sun comes out and the nature can be viewed at its best. The Midnight Sun is visible during this time and Aurora Borealis (atmospheric lights) illuminate the sky during this time and it is really wonderful to watch. Summer in the country is too short and there is even a joke that the summer comes in Tuesday and ends in Thursday. July is the warmest month and the temperature during this time will be around 15°C.

The temperature in January and February are unbearable and it can be compared to that of New England. For a foreigner, the ideal time to visit the country is from June to August since the temperature is quite the same as that of other countries in Europe. It is to be noted that at anytime when you decide to go to the country make sure that you have taken enough materials to counter extreme cold. In fact, snow is one of the characteristic features of the country. The country is ideal for winter sports and it is great fun to travel through the country at any time of the year.

You will get flights to Helsinki from other parts of Europe, and while in the country, you will find the country to be less congested. All the places are well connected by road and there are train services to major cities. A travel by road to the Lake District will show you why the country is known as “land of thousand lakes”. Helsinki, Lapland and Lake District can be easily accessed either by air, rail, or road. The wide network of roads and excellent facilities give you ample scope to explore the country in the most effective way.

If anything in Finland is going to attract you more, it is the beauty of Mother Nature itself. The land is gifted with God’s Plenty and it a paradise in this mortal world. The mesmerizing charm and the luring beauty of Finland are calling you; why hesitate, come and enjoy!