Finland: What to do

After our history lesson, it is time to discuss some of the things you will be able to do when you visit this country. Don’t be surprised though that much of Finland’s tourism is centered around the Northern Lights and outdoor activities.

Serena Waterpark.

Touted as the largest waterpark in the Nordic countries, this park boasts 34 water slides. It also has an indoor section meaning that it is possible to visit here year round. Entry to the park is about $35 per person, but according to their website, it is a bit cheaper to purchase passes online. Not much cheaper, but cheaper. So keep that in mind if you plan on going here. And waterparks aren’t your thing Finland does have some other amusement parks to choose from like Linnanmaki, and Tykkimaki.

Sea Fortress Suomenlinna

If you are a history buff then this is probably a good destination for you. Constructed in the second half of the 18th century by Sweden it has served as a military fort for three different countries, The Kingdom of Sweden, The Russian Empire, and The Republic of Finland. Now there are 200 different buildings to explore. The original purpose of the fort was to defend Sweden from the Russians. Seeing as one of the nations it defended was Russian, I don’t think this fort worked too well for the Swedes. Tours here are available year-round.

Visit The Santa Claus Village

Located in Rovaniemi. The Finnish people have really leaned into the North Pole vibes and have built an entire village dedicated to Santa. While here you can see Reindeer at the Reindeer farm, talk with Santa, and there are opportunities to go Dog sledding also. The good news is, the village is open year-round. Snow might also be present year-round because it is actually within the boundary of the Arctic Circle. The bad news is, that it’s not the cheapest visit, with the cheapest tour I can find being $120 per person.

Watch the Northern Lights From a Glass Igloo

I will warn you, the Northern Lights tend to be a hit-and-miss thing. In Finland, the season for them goes from August- April. There is still a chance to see them outside of the regular season, but it is rare. Even during the season, it’s not guaranteed. But I can’t imagine a better way to watch them than this, just laying in your bed looking at them dance above you would be an amazing site. Even if they aren’t out, this is still a great opportunity to go stargazing. Don’t expect it to be cheap though. Plan to spend about $500 per night.

Visit Ranua Zoo

Specializing in Arctic animals (naturally) this zoo houses 50 different Arctic species. This is a great option for the animal lovers out there. You can do guided wild-life tours, but it’s not guaranteed you’ll see animals on those. Here, you will. And it’ll be easier to take pictures of them. Keep in mind though, since these are arctic animals a lot of them hibernate in the winter. So if you plan to come here you’ll have a better experience in the summer. This zoo is also part resort. So there are hotel rooms you can reserve right at the zoo. It is also in the same city as Santa’s village. So keep that in mind when making your reservations.

In Conclusion

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