The state-owned Design Museum—Designmuseo in Finnish—is devoted to Finnish design from the mid-19th century onwards. Located in the heart of the Helsinki Design District near Esplanadi Park, the museum hosts visiting exhibits and permanent collections presenting the history of Finnish applied art and design.

Nestled among the trees of Sibelius Park, the contemporary Sibelius Monument commemorates the life of acclaimed Finnish composer, Jean Sibelius. 600 hollow, silver-steel pipes hover above the ground and evoke a range of creative interpretations. Initially, the abstract sculpture caused controversy with its modern design, so a bronze Sibelius bust was installed nearby to appease critics.

The Helsinki Olympic Stadium is a Finnish architectural gem; it’s a symbol of both sporting history and modern entertainment. Hosting the 1952 Summer Olympics, it has witnessed countless historic moments over the years. Today, it's one of Finland’s biggest arenas and a venue for concerts, sporting events, and cultural festivals. You can also visit its viewing tower, restaurant, and sports museum.

Senate Square (Senaatintori) symbolizes the cultural heart of Helsinki. Among the many landmarks surrounding the square are the Government Palace, National Library, Lutheran Cathedral, City Museum, and Helsinki’s oldest building, which make Senate Square an essential stop on any first-time visitor’s itinerary.

Built in the early 1930s, Submarine Vesikko was a prototype for Germany’s Type II U-boats, which were later used by the German Navy in World War II. In 1935, Vesikko was bought by Finland and was later used to defend Finland from the Soviets in the 1939 Winter War. It now functions as a museum, with visitors able to board and explore.

The Sinebrychoff Art Museum was once the family home of a wealthy brewing dynasty. Today, it houses treasures of historic European art, from paintings by German Old Masters such as Lucas von Cranach the Elder to the baroque Antoine Watteau to prints by Goya and Piranesi.

Housed in a 19th-century building, the Museum of Finnish Architecture (Arkkitehtuurimuseo has less of a cutting-edge feel than you’d expect in Helsinki’s Design District. But the exhibits are fascinating, whether covering Finnish architecture’s journey to its heyday in the 1970s or exploring the work of modernist icons such as Alvar Aalto.

Explore the history and culture of Lapland and the Arctic at Arktikum, one of Finland’s most impressive museums. Peruse exhibits dedicated to the Sámi culture and history of Rovaniemi, as well as a section on the plants and animals of the Arctic. Lucky visitors can glimpse the Northern Lights from the museum’s modern glass tunnel.

Located in the eastern part of the country, mostly in the North Karelia region, Lake Pielinen is the fourth-largest lake in Finland. It’s surrounded by scenic landscapes and lush forests, with the town of Lieksa nearby, home to about 20,000 people. The area has a long history of fishing and forestry.

Located off the southwestern coast of the country, stretched from the city of Turku and extended toward the Åland Islands in the Baltic Sea. It consisted of over 20,000 islands and they’ve have been a key part of Finland’s maritime history since the medieval era. They’re home to around 40,000 residents but they also attract thousands of tourists each year.

This is Finland’s largest lake! Located in the southeastern part of the country, it spanned multiple regions including South Karelia and South Savo and covers around 4,400 square kilometres. It was formed after the last Ice Age and it was surrounded by small towns and villages.

A gem of a place with tranquil forests, clear sparkling lakes, green rolling hills and miles of well-marked hiking trails. Located in the southern part of the country, near the city of Espoo, just about 30 kilometres northwest of Helsinki. Established in 1994 to preserve the diverse Espoo region ecosystem and it spans around 55 square kilometres.

An unspoilt and very scenic nature reserve! Gorgeous tucked away gem where rugged landscapes, thick forests, clear mirror-like lakes, interesting wildlife and lots outdoor adventures! It was once a site for intensive commercial forestry but it was successfully transformed into a protected area in 2003 and spans around 15,000 hectares.

This was a historic sea fortress and an UNESCO World Heritage site! It a gem of a place with an attractive blend of rugged coastal landscapes and historic architecture, including well-preserved fortifications, charming wooden houses, lush green spaces, gorgeous views of the Baltic Sea, a tranquil, laid back vibe and a small community of residents all set against the backdrop of the scenic Helsinki archipelago!

It an extraordinarily beautiful and unspoiled spot with dramatic landscapes of rushing rivers, deep canyons, dense boreal forests, sprawling lakes, rustic wilderness huts and suspension bridges. During the winter it turned into a frozen magical wilderness with temperatures dropping from around -10°C to a very biting -30°C.

Нуорунен является самой высокой горной точкой во всей Карелии. Найти ее можно в Национальном парке под названием «Паанаярви». В древние времена именно на ее вершинах местные шаманы проводили обряды и ритуалы. Подъем на вершину горы возможен лишь в летний сезон и в сентябре. В остальное время года ее склоны укрывает снег. При подъеме на гору Нуорунен у туристов существует добрая традиция: как только горная вершина покорена, человек оставляет монетку под одним из валунов, чтобы точно вернуться сюда еще раз.