Exclusive Activities & Attractions in Finland
From exploring the pristine wilderness of Lapland and witnessing the mesmerizing Northern Lights to experiencing the rich traditions of Finnish saunas and enjoying the lively urban atmosphere of Helsinki, Finland offers a diverse array of activities and attractions that captivate every traveler.
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Attractions
Discover the allure of Finland, a land of vibrant culture.
Helsinki - Sightseeing
Helsinki is one of Europe’s most modern and culturally progressive cities yet remains in touch with an intriguing history stretching over 450 years. Take full advantage of this opportunity to discover beautiful Helsinki.
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Helsinki - Suomenlinna Fortress
Suomenlinna is a historical maritime fortress and one of Finland’s most famous sights. Suomenlinna has something for everyone – walls, cannons, tunnels, a submarine, museums, cafés, restaurants, and even a brewery! Many find the 15-minute ferry crossing to the fortress an especially enjoyable part of the visit. It offers you a unique chance to see and photograph Helsinki from the sea. The fort is one of seven UNESCO World Heritage sites in Finland.
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Activities
There are a number of activities to pursue while exploring the culture and stunning natural beauty of Finland.
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Helsinki - Food Tour
The Helsinki food tour is a great way to learn about Finnish traditions through the lens of food. Participants will find hidden treasures and get a real insider’s perspective on the rich and diverse food culture and everyday life of Helsinki with the help of a food guide. We will take a stroll through the city center and stop at selected places along the way. Many of the stops have shopping opportunities, where you have a chance to take some delicacies home with you, if you so choose. Along the way, you will taste specialties from Finnish cuisine. You learn a little about Finnish history or what might come next for Finland with each tasting.
Helsinki - Sauna
The sauna is an internationally known concept and a substantial part of Finnish culture. There is nothing that Finns have been as unanimous about as their sauna. This unanimity has remained unbroken for centuries and will continue for as long as there are children born in their native land and as long as the invitation still comes from the porch threshold in the evening twilight: "The sauna is ready." Come and experience a relaxing and authentic sauna evening.
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Levi - Fat Bike
Fatbiking is a great tool to explore the magnificent Lappish nature at your service. You can cruise along prepared routes taking you up and down and deep into the unspoiled forests in snow, allowing you to enjoy some spectacular views.
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Levi - Husky Ride & Farm
Come and experience how to ride with a team of huskies. An enthusiastic herd of huskies pulls the sleigh at speed throughout the journey. You will share the drive of a sled pulled by 4-6 dogs. Experience Finnish nature combined with hills, forests, and snow. Let these fantastic creatures take you on a journey you will all enjoy.
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Levi - Northern Lights by Snowmobile
Come along on an unforgettable journey through the Lappish wilderness under the northern night sky. Ride to a vast open space, stay warm by a campfire where you can barbecue Finnish sausages and enjoy warm coffee and juice. Is there a better way to hunt the Northern Lights? If you don’t get lucky with the aurora borealis, you can search for shooting stars and observe the beautiful night sky.
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Levi - Ice Fishing
Ice fishing is a traditional Lapland experience. You will drive through the wintery wilderness of Levi on snowmobiles to reach your destination. Upon reaching the frozen lake, you will drill a hole in the ice and try to catch a fish. During the break around the fire, you will have some Lappish soup and bread. For dessert there is strong Lappish coffee.
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Levi - Skiing
It’s time to go skiing. The winter season begins with snowmaking, usually in October, and lasts until early May. There are many categories, including blue slopes for beginners, red slopes for intermediate skiers, and black for experts. Freeskiers and snowboarders can enjoy the kilometer-long South Park and Street and backcountry lovers will enjoy Levi's Freeski -freeriding areas. For the kids, Levi offers their dedicated area, Kids' Land.
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Levi - Santa’s Cabin
Santa Claus and the Magic of Christmas! You are welcome to join us in following the shining lanterns to Santa's Secret Cabin. You’ll have a guided tour of Santa’s secret cabin and his yard. You will see many buildings around the yard, and if you are lucky, you might see some elves too. You will also learn many stories about Elves‘ birth and workshop. Finally, you’ll go inside Santa’s Secret Cabin and meet Mr. And Mrs. Claus. Mrs. Claus will share some Christmas stories with you and serve you warm homemade gingerbread cookies and a Christmas drink. At last, you will meet Santa and say hello to this gentleman who loves every child and adult and all kinds of animals in the world. Santa will also give a small Christmas present to every child.
Konsta Punkka, Visit Levi
Levi - Snowshoeing
In the past, the people of Lapland (The Sami) managed to travel around with snowshoes on a wide range of terrain. Snowshoes were invented to facilitate people‘s everyday life during the cold, crisp, snowy winter.
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Levi - Reindeer Farm
Lapland is the land of reindeer and reindeer herders. On this reindeer farm, you can feel the spirit and distinctive features of the life of the Sami. You will get the chance to meet the reindeer and the more adventurous can go to the paddock and feed the animals. The farm hosts will talk about their life and answer your questions. After a short briefing, you will get to ride on a reindeer sleigh.
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Rovaniemi - Arktikum Museum
Arktikum is a science center and museum where you can experience northern nature, culture, and history up close. Within the museum are experiential exhibitions that allow visitors to learn about Lappish nature and the northern regions, the lifestyle of the northern people, and new challenges facing the area, such as climate change and globalization in the Arctic Centre. You will also see and learn stories of the people and personalities influencing Lapland. Lapland is Finland‘s northernmost and largest province. It has been home to permanent settlements and a broad network of northern peoples for thousands of years. You will learn the history of Lapland from ancient times until today.
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Rovaniemi - Santa’s Village
Meet Santa Claus and cross the magical Arctic Circle at the Santa Claus Village in Lapland, Finland. Santa Claus spends his time at the Santa Claus Village every day of the year, working at his mission in life, to enhance the well-being of children and the kindness of grown-ups, and to spread the message of love and goodwill of the Christmas Spirit throughout the globe. Rovaniemi is The Official Home of Santa Claus.
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Rovaniemi - Santa’s Park
Santa’s Park is located on a hillside in the northern Arctic Circle. The picturesque nature all around is quite heartwarming. The location is an underground network of caves made inside the hill, where friends can meet for an everlasting Christmas! Local legend theorizes that even the elves had a helping hand in constructing the caves.
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Rovaniemi - Northern Lights
Eager to see the Northern Lights? This adventure ups your chances of witnessing this extraordinary natural phenomenon. Enjoy the captivating silent winter setting and stay warm with a hot drink and sausages cooked up on a campfire. Search for the lights, and if luck is on your side, enjoy a memorable display of the radiant ribbons as they dance overhead.
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Rovaniemi - Snowmobiling
Embark on an unforgettable snowmobile safari through Lapland’s pristine wilderness. Guided by experts, you’ll navigate snowy forests, frozen lakes, and even a frozen river. Experience the thrill of chasing the Northern Lights and spotting wildlife like reindeer and Arctic foxes. Enjoy a hot drink in the silent forest, perfect for capturing photos.
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Rovaniemi - Husky Farm
It is time to travel to the husky farm. Upon arrival there, don’t be alarmed by the barking of the dogs as it is truly their way of welcoming you. They are always very excited to get the opportunity to run. Meet adorable huskies and learn sled-driving before taking an exhilarating ride through a snowy forest. After the sled ride, there will be time to mingle with the dogs, have some snacks around the fire, and marvel at the beauty of the nature around you.
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Rovaniemi - Reindeer Experience
Lapland is the land of reindeer and reindeer herders and during this experience you get the chance to feel the spirit and distinctive features of Sami lifestyle. First you will meet the reindeer and the even go into the paddock and feed the animals, if you like. Our hosts will tell visitors about their life and answer questions. After a short briefing, you will travel on a reindeer sleigh.
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Rovaniemi - Snowshoeing
Snowshoeing is a great way to experience Lapland’s wintry wildernesses, enjoy the fresh and clean air, and exercise. People in the arctic areas have been using snowshoeing for centuries to travel through snowy landscapes on foot. It is great fun for everyone!
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Saariselka - Husky Sledding
Do not be surprised when you arrive at the farm by the enthusiastic barking of the friendly arctic dogs. It is their way of welcoming you! Before you depart, you will be given instructions on how to control the sleds. You will get a chance to meet the trainer of these wonderful animals and ask all the questions that you can think of, and there will be plenty of opportunities to take some great photos. Warm drinks will be served by an open fire.
Harri Tarvainen, Visit Finland
Saariselka - Reindeer
In the old days, the people of Lapland had only one choice for winter transportation: reindeer drawn sleighs. There could be as many as 30 reindeer in a long caravan. You will have the chance to meet the reindeer and their herders, ask them questions about their process, and take a ride on this traditional, peaceful way of moving through the snowscapes. A warm drink will be served
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Saariselka - Tobogganing
You will experience the magic of the polar night while going down the longest toboggan slope in Finland. The slope is illuminated with aurora-experience light-art which makes this a dazzling ride. There will one guided run with the instructor to ensure you have a safe start for your tobogganing experience.
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Saariselka - Fat Bike
Ride on a high-quality electric fat bike to explore the wilderness trails. Fat bikes are suitable for even more challenging terrain, and the wide tires offer a good grip on sand, snow, and wet rocks. It's no wonder fat bikes are trendy for year-round use. The powerful motor assists on uphill sections of the trail, making longer bike trips pleasant.
Antti Pietikäinen, Visit Finland
Saariselka - Snowshoeing
Did you know that Lapland has the cleanest air on earth? There is much space to roam in, and on a snowshoeing excursion under the Arctic sky, you can feel genuine ‘silence’: the only sound around is snow crunching under your feet. Your guide leads you through the forest to one of the most scenic hilltops in Saariselkä, where the sky feels closer than ever.
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