About Finland
Believe it or not, Finland has nearly two hundred thousand lakes and about one hundred and eighty thousand islands!
If like to experience no nights, or no days, then head to the top of Finland, where the sun does not set for 73 days in summer, or rise for 51 days in winter.
Finland sits next to Estonia, Sweden, Russia, and Norway. Finland is a relatively big country, although sparsely populated. The whole country is filled with beautiful landscapes.
Finland is excellent for snow based activities with more snowfall than elsewhere in Europe. Granted, it is a little cooler than the more popular destinations such as the French Alps, but you are assured of good skiing.
Home of Santa
Apart from being the home to Santa Claus, Lapland is also a good place for the Northern Lights, when the night sky lights up and dances.

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Helsinki
The city capital Helsinki is filled with lakes that are worth visiting as well. After landing at
Helsinki Airport, take a drive around Helsinki. You will have to go around the lakes to get to your destination.
Unlike other European cities, Helsinki governing body have ensured large expanses of parks, pedestrian areas and good transport system with tram cars making it easy to navigate. This coupled with a first class road network makes driving a hire car in Finland both easy and enjoyable.
Finland is home to approximately 188,000 lakes and the same number of islands. This fact alone makes Finland a unique and diverse country with a relatively large area of unspoiled nature.
With the unspoiled nature comes a variety of different wonderful species of plants and animals, making Finland a great place for those trying to get in touch with nature while still mingling with people.
Strangely, Finland's history is still debated to this day as archeologists argue still about the roots of this great country.
Most people will begin their holiday in the country's capital and only 'real' city, Helsinki. Helsinki provides a great balance of nature while also providing ancient and modern architecture.
Updated - 2nd April 2025