Reasons for traveling to Finland

Hey! This is Anita, the Ecotravellers’ new trainee. I am the first international student in this company! I am very happy to be part of the team and I hope to bring something new to the company. This post will be useful for those who are choosing a place for their next trip or for those who still have doubts about whether to go to Finland. So why visit Suomi? What are the reasons for traveling to Finland?

Why visit Finland?

I am often asked this question when I talk about my travels in Finland. Indeed, at first glance, there is nothing special there what mainly attracts tourists: there are no luxurious palaces, antique ruins, huge waterfalls, and so on. However, believe me, Finland is an unusual and charming place!

Reasons for traveling to Finland.

One of the main reasons to visit the country is Finnish stunning wildlife. You may have already heard that Finland is a land of thousands of lakes. Moreover, more than 70% of Finland is covered with magnificent forests, it is more than in any other country in Europe! The Finns are very concerned about the environment preservation. The best way to appreciate the delights of living in nature is to stay in an eco-friendly accommodation. Here everyone will find activities of interest. There are many sports facilities in the country that are available to everyone for free. There are huge parks with cycling and jogging tracks. In summer, there are an unusually large number of cyclists, runners, and Nordic walking enthusiasts. Ice hockey is the most popular winter sport in Finland, although there are other sports too, such as biathlon, skiing, and snowboarding. Saunas are an integral part of Finnish culture and a national treasure. There are about 2 million saunas in the country with a population of 5 million people, on average, every Finnish family has one. The modern variety and convenience of saunas allows you to satisfy any whim, there is even a sauna in the Ferris wheel booth right in the center of Helsinki. Finland is rich in historical monuments, museums, wonderful architectural works. Despite Finland’s small size, there are hundreds of museums that cannot be visited in one trip. Every house and every street in Helsinki are already history! Finns are very friendly, polite, and welcoming, and they will always come to the rescue if something happens. The crime rate in Finland is very low, you can walk everywhere at night without fear of a hooligan attack or robbery. Respect for other people’s property, opinion and life explains the low crime rate. The polar lights and white nights are wonderful and fantastic phenomena. In winter, the aurora borealis glitters enchantingly with lights over the sparkling white of the snow. And in summer, the sun sets behind the horizon for literally half an hour, and if the weather is clear, then the rays paint the sky and clouds in bright pure colors. Moomins are beloved characters of children and adults all over the world. If you are traveling to Finland with children, be sure to make a route to get to famous places, one way or another connected with these cute creatures. The journey promises to be truly magical. Santa Claus Village in Rovaniemi is one of the main attractions, and for many people it is the main reason for traveling to Finland. Here letters from children from all over the world get into, here Santa learns about the innermost wishes and dreams of millions of people. If you want to see Santa Claus, learn about his life and work, get acquainted with the friendly elves, you do not have to wait for Christmas and New Year. Santa’s residence is open all year round and in summer visiting it is no less interesting and exciting than in winter. I have just told you about a few reasons for travelling to Finland, but I assure you there are many more! This fabulous country is worthy of the attention of every traveler. Next time I will tell you what you need to know before traveling to Finland and share some tips with you. If you have not planned your trip yet, and you want it to be memorable, then contact us.