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Kauppatori (Market Square & Market Hall)   Helsinki

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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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Tallipiha - The Stable Yards   Tampere

Tallipiha - The Stable Yards, Tampere

 3 Reviews  A collection of stables from the 19th century was refurbished and has becaome a popular market for sweets, handicrafts and other souvenirs. The atmosphere at this places depends a lot on the season... 

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Lapland Area: Inari (the Village)

by SanguiniA

The Inari village is small and quiet ... and this was in summmer. I wonder what happens in winter! There is a pub to hang out in a view of the lake ... especially nice with a Lonkero in hand and a view of the midnight sun. But I did not really appreciate the dancing contest that there was ... not really my style - so don't ask me if I got any trophies! There are some nice campsites here to spend the night right by the lake, so it makes a good base for exploring the area.

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Arctic Circle - Napapiiri

by SanguiniA

I am not a person who likes to visit the usual tourist things, but lines seem to fascinate me and I am trying to make a collection of them (but only if they REALLY happen to be along the way!!)The Arctic circle is only 3km from Rovaniemi, and on the road the way to Lapland, so it is a convenient little stop for a picture, as well as some souvenier shopping. A nice touch is the Arctic post office, where you can buy a postcard (from the overwhelming selection) and attach special Chrismas stamps and they will also get stamped with special arctic postage stamp - so a great idea if you know someone into stamp collecting. You can also opt to have the postcard or Xmas card delivered in the Xmas period.Nearby is also the famous Santapark. Note opening days for 2006/07: 22nd November - 14th January. For more info visit the Santapark webpage

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Rovaniemi

by SanguiniA

Rovaniemi is notorious for being Santa's home, and for being Finland's gateway to Lapland. Just 3 km from the city one can also visit the Arctic Circle. This means that Rovaniemi can boast having the famous summer midnight sun (Jun6th - July7th) as well as regular glimpses of the Aurora Borealis in winter.The city in itself is not particularly interesting, though hanging around by the river or in the terraces on a sunny summer day (sipping some Lonkero) is quite easy-going and relaxing. Distinctive features are the elegant Jätkänkynttila bridge and the modern Artikum Museum.Of course the real attraction is the great outdoors in the nature surrounding Rovaniemi, with plenty of opportunities for hiking and cycling in summer, and husky safaris and skiing in winter. Various tour operator shops can be seen around the city to help you make arrangements. 2006 Eurovision winners Lordi's frontman...

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Oulu Area: Liminganlahti Bird Sanctuary

by SanguiniA

Liminganlahti Bird Sanctuary in Liminka is a MUST for anyone who likes birds and nature. This is a very important wetland situated near Oulu, in the bay of Liminka. The available bird 'hides'/observation spots offer great views of the birds and the interesting landscape. But if you want to see the birds it is important that you visit in the season ... usually May and early June are the best. Out of season, like in summer it is extremely difficult to see the birds. These months still have the advantage of lots of sunlight, allowing you to bird in peace at any time of the day - so insomniacs won't get bored (or will bore themselves to sleep!) :-)

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Oulu Area: Liminka

by SanguiniA

Liminka is a quiet area 25 or 30 km away from Oulu. It is dominated by wonderful fields and it showcases some of the best rural countryside in Finland. The bay of Liminka is very popular amongst birdwatchers for its rich birdlife (only in season and see tip below for more info). This is a great area for cycling, especially if you are staying in the Oulu area. Some interesting things are to be seen here, including the old windmill on the second picture.

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Oulu Area

by SanguiniA

The picture just goes to show that nature is at its best everywhere in Finland ... this pic was taken just a few KM from Oulu ... and just a few hundred metres off the main road. So my point here is just explore everywhere, you never know what you might find in the land of the thousand lakes :) Already here in central Finland the nature is more dominating ... further north in Lapland things get even better!

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Helsinki

by SanguiniA

Of course no visit to Finland is complete without visiting its elegant capital, Helsinki (or Helsingfors in Swedish), with its undeniable charm forging an interesting fusion between Russian and northern Euopean atmospheres. This city, sprawling over peninsulas and bays in the Baltic sea offers something interesting in every season ... but to me, it looks at its best covered in snow ... it is after all every inch a nordic city. One of the reasons I really like this city is because nature is never far away, drive for a few minutes and you are in some forest or lake. Of course I like it also because there are some nice pubs with an impressive assortment of beers.The must-see places to visit in Helsinki are the Helsinki Cathedral (of course), Uspenski Orthodox Cathedral, and the Helsinki Market Square ... more to come when I finally get to build a Helsinki page :-) Helsinki is also a great...

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Meet Finnish people....

by Dizzyhead

If you want to meet and get to know some Finnish people????Why not??Book a meeting with a Finnish family and go home and eat and drink with them. Are you lucky you maybe go to the sauna with them... This is an opportunity to meet Finnish people if you dont know anyone. Why not, try it. It cost money, but it can aslo be very interesting....

Luukki

by SanguiniA

This is another beautiful lake in the vicinity of Helsinki ... in the Espoo area to be more exact. Looks wonderful frozen and covered in snow in winter. There is also a trail through the forest for a nice, relaxing walk.

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Saunas by the lake

by Melissa

I have taken plenty of saunas in my life (coming from a Finnish background), but nothing compares to the sauna I took on the lake that was handmade out of cedar. It smelled amazing and when I got too hot I would go jump in the freezing cold lake just outside and be ready for my next session. We did this all night long and I've never felt better. For those who drink alcohol, you have to drink twice as much because you will sweat it out almost as fast as you drink it!

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  40. Kotka Things to Do
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Q:  Right - here's the brief. I've got a maximum of three days, and am going to pick up a car from either Helsinki or Tampere.... 

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A: go to the koli national park. thats not too far so you can get to see something in 3 days, and its one of the most beautiful landscapes in finland. 

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