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Video: The land of a thousand lakes and islands: the most beautiful places in Finland
2024 Author: Richard Flannagan | [email protected]. Last modified: 2023-12-15 23:55
Finland is an amazing country that attracts tourists with beautiful northern nature, ice hotels, ski slopes and friendly people. This review contains the most beautiful places in the "Country of a Thousand Lakes and Islands".
Finland can be a real surprise for travelers in Scandinavia. A thick carpet of forests, endless expanses of northern nature, many azure lakes and Finnish cities, so cozy and so charming. Following the seasons of the year, as if by magic, this northern country changes its appearance: colors, light, sounds, smells - in Finland you can truly feel in harmony with the environment.
Lapland mountains
Lapland invites and beckons tourists with its fabulous atmosphere. Delivers a sense of joy and magic, thanks to emotional trips in reindeer or dog sleds. In the cold Finnish winters, skiing and snowboarding fans should definitely go to the mountains of Lapland. In this amazing place, the snow lies for 6 months, and on clear winter nights, the northern lights spread across the sky in different colors, illuminating the quiet snow-covered landscape.
Helsinki
Helsinki is by far the most popular destination in Finland. It is a large city with its own character, which combines the features of Russian grandeur and Scandinavian restraint at the same time. Situated on the very seashore, Helsinki opens the doors for travelers to Finnish culture, its heart, its soul.
Turku
The ancient city of Turku was built at the end of the 13th century. In its southern part, there is an old castle, which is one of the most popular tourist attractions in the country.
Kuopio
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