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Kauppatori (Market Square & Market Hall) Helsinki
82 Reviews There was a Market on, great, I couldn't wait to have a look! I liked lots here, plenty of different things for sale, so different to "home!' Lots of very warm looking Furs, beautiful Capes, lots of...
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Pyynikki park & tower Tampere
21 Reviews This is the older observation tower, definately the better one. The park around Pyynikki is a place of relaxation to all of us, you can walk and roam there around the year and there are skiing paths...
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Tuomiokirkko (The Lutheran Cathedral) Helsinki
119 Reviews Whilst walking around the city we came across the imposing white neo-classical style Cathedral in Senate Square. Work began on this Cathedral in 1818, by a person named "Engel," who died 12 years...
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Näsinneula (Observation Tower) Tampere
12 Reviews You must see the tower when in Tamprere. So, take a trip to tower and you understand where Tampere is located and why we Finns love our lakes. I love lake Näsijärvi (someone loves lake Pyhäjärvi too,...
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Suomenlinna Island & Fortress Helsinki
104 Reviews Suomenlinna is quite a big area to walk around and many of the surfaces are uneven. We walked and looked at Museums, as these were included in our Helsinki card. There were quite Museum's scattered...
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Moominvalley Tampere
9 Reviews Some say that this is Tampere’s most popular attraction. Indeed, Moominvally has attracted a wide range of visitors from families with kids, to Asian girls who come because of Moomin’s cutenes and of...
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Temppeliaukio (Rock) Church Helsinki
62 Reviews The Rock Church, is a Lutheran Church completed in 1969. It really is something different to see in Helsinki. The Finnish name is Temppeliaukio Church, named after Temppeliaukio Square, the location...
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Särkänniemi Amusement Park Tampere
15 Reviews This place is right beside the TV Tower. The setting is cool, with an assortment of rides beside Lake Näsijärvi. You can get great views over the lake & the cityscape from the high rides, like the...
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Uspenski Orthodox Church Helsinki
87 Reviews The Uspenski Cathedral is the largest orthodox church in Western Europe. In Helsinki, it really stands out, especially when you are coming into Helsinki harbour by boat. The Russian Orthodox...
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Pispala Tampere
6 Reviews Pispala is a special district of Tampere. It has an undeniable charm, with its colourful wooden cottages built by late 19th-century workers and narrow lanes. The cottages, now worth a small fortune,...
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Esplanadi Boulevard Helsinki
33 Reviews Esplanade Park was a really nice park, located between two main streets and surrounded by beautiful Neo-Renaissance buildings, which replaced the old wooden houses in the latter half of the 19th...
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The Lenin Museum Tampere
10 Reviews This museum has mixed reviews and I really can understand why. The collection of the museum mostly consists mainly of publications by Lenin made during his time in Finland. As these are in Finnish or...
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Linnanmaki Amusement Park Helsinki
21 Reviews Linnanmäki Amusement Park: fairground amusements, the big ferris wheel, the roller coaster, lots of other rides, the toy and play museum, restaurants, Peacock Variety Theatre etc. Special: The first...
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Tuomiokirkko Tampere
12 Reviews Tampere Cathedral, one of the city's best-known sites, aroused vehement debates when it was built at the beginning of the twentieth century. The daring paintings by famous Finnish artist Hugo Simberg...
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Korkeasaari (Helsinki Zoo) Helsinki
18 Reviews Korkeasaari Zoo organizes every fall a so called "Night of the Cats" event. This year it will take place on the 2nd and 9th of September. During these nights the zoo will be open between 16:00-24:00....
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Vapriikki Museums Tampere
6 Reviews This place is probably considered as Tampere’s main museum, even if the Lenin Museum and the Moomin Valley are better known. Vapriikki is located on the former ground of the Tampella factory, once one...
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Olympic stadium Helsinki
26 Reviews In 1952 the Olympic Summer Games were held in Helsinki. The Stadium is still in great condition and is still used. Right next to the stadium is the Olympic Tower, from where you can see all of...
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Arboretum Tampere
7 Reviews If you are tired of the hussle in the city you can visit Hatanpää Arboretum (abt 2 km from teh centre). In its beautiful parks and view towards to Lake Pyhäjärvi and Pyynikki your soul definitely...
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National Museum Helsinki
16 Reviews The National Museum of Finland is a building with a with a tall spire which looks more like a church than a museum. It contains a permanent exhibition of Finnish life from prehistoric times to the...
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Sauna in Tampere Tampere
3 Reviews One of most famous saunas in Finland. many celebritys have been here also, and it´s very popular for tourists. I don´t like public saunas, but I thought I MUST save this here, when no-one else has...
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Ateneum Art Museum Helsinki
16 Reviews Ateneum is Finland's National Gallery housing the oldest, most significant and extensive works of art and dates range from 1750-1960. There are approximately 17,500 works of art including some...
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Tampere Orthodox Church Tampere
4 Reviews I am an orthodox, so this church is close to me. My roots are from very east, so I have lived in close relationship with Cristian doctrine and orthodoxy. There is an icon in the corner of my living...
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Finlandia Talo (Finlandia Hall) Helsinki
10 Reviews There are many other tips concerning this hall already. But did you know this? You can blame Mr. Alvar Aalto, the architect, for the deteriorating marble wall tiles. He absolutely insisted on having...
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Tampere City Library Tampere
3 Reviews This is one of the best places of Tampere. The main library is called Metso. There is a free Internet for everyone to use and Tampere has even their own Netti-Nysse which is a mobile Internet bus. It...
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Amuri museum of workers' housing Tampere
7 Reviews Tampere was founded in 1779. Beginning in the mid 1800's heavy industrialisation brought many new inhabitants to the town. They needed somewhere to live and the burgesses had to give up their fields....
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Yes this is a swim and boat resort for summe recreation in the area. Merikarvia is not far away from Pori, only 40km actually so many people run away from the city here.At this time of year (Janury) all the water gets frozen.
The church and cemitery in Lappfjard or Lapväärtii are wonderful to see. This is a small village with this large church that mixes bricks and wood in it architecture.This time of year with snow makes the spot even better I think as the black graves go along pretty well with the contrast of the white from the snow.
The Old Church of Kristinestad is indeed one of my favorites in Finland for what I have seen. I still have a lot to see, but I think this will be on the TOP5...This Church called Ulrika Eleonora Kyrka was constructed from 1698 to 1700 and still maitains many of its original details. As I visited it, some recovering was taking place. I think a part of the roof fall down so I think this was like emergency call for the old 17th century church.The church was named after the 17th century Swedish Quenn wife of Karl XI, Ulrika Eleonora.
This is another very old but well preserved fortress.Hamenlinna fortress is situated in the city of Hamenlinna located north of Helsinki and takes about 1:15 to drive there. However the train from Helsinki center is also a convinient and cheap way to get there. Have a beer in the train restaurant on the way.
If you like history, I suggest you take a short inexpensive boat ride from Helsinki center to the island of Suomelinna. This is a fort that was built, well very long ago however it is very well preserved. I like to go there also for pic-nics and swim..
The forests and lakes in Finland are really beautiful, peacful and most provide camping possibilities and hiking trails. I really recommend that you just get out of the city into the nature.Example to Luukki or Nuuksio
Guided snowmobile safaris, lasting from 2 hours to a full day. It is possible to connect meals and/or a sauna bath in a traditional Finnish smoke sauna with the snowmobile safari package. Safaris are always tailored according to the needs of the group. Really exciting experiment to anyone - and it's easy too.
Tampere is an industrial town, a former centre of textile industry (19th century) and hence numerous factory chimneys in its skyline. But it shouldn't put you off. Tampere is beautifully situated between two lakes: Pyhajarvi and Nasijarvi and has lots of parks and walking routes. There is also a wide choice of museums, including a museum of dolls, Lenin's museum and Espionage Museum. Tampere cathedral built at the beginning of the 20th century is worth a visit for its frescos and stainglass windows.
Turku (Abo in Swedish) is the oldest town in Finland. It was the capital of the country until 1812. Probably its significance in history is one of the reasons why tourists visit Turku. Its greatest attraction is the medieval castle with dungeons. Another highlight is Lutheran cathedral, whose oldest part comes from the 13th century. Any visitor to Finland must have heard about Sibelius - the outstanding Finnish composer. Here in Turku in Sibelius Museum you can listen to his music and see objects connected with his life.
If I have to sum up Åland in a few words, I would choose “incredible nature and beautiful landscapes”. Surely, you can’t miss this archipelago if you happen to travel around Finland ! The way you get there is already worth it ! The boat will take you through the archipelago (from Stockholm or from Turku), with its great views. I really enjoyed this !See my Åland page for more information !
Hotel Kamp Helsinki
16 Reviews and 331 Opinions Located on Pohjoisesplanadi, in the heart of Helsinki, Hotel Kämp is one of the city's most...
Sokos Hotel Ilves Tampere
5 Reviews and 58 Opinions I stayed at Sokos Hotel Ilves for one night in July 2011 and had a very pleasant stay in this 4 star...
Radisson Blu Marina Palace Hotel Turku Turku
4 Reviews and 125 Opinions We had never stayed in Radison hotels before, because they are allways more expensive than any other...
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