Finland
Top five reasons to visit Finland in Winter
There are, of course, all sorts of reasons for choosing Finland as your winter holiday destination, however, VisitFinland has put together their top five reasons to inspire you to visit this magical wonderland over the festive season.
A winter wilderness adventure in Finland
After a summer of grey skies, floods and cabin-fever, why not get back in touch with the great outdoors and join Walks Worldwide on a guided, 8-day Winter in Finland adventure, full of activities including husky-sledding, ice-fishing, snowmobiling, cross-country skiing and snowshoeing?
Juicy Finland
Walks Worldwide still has space on its 10-day trekking holiday exploring the beautiful frontier forests hugging Finland’s border with Russia. With 24-hour daylight, pretty lakeside cabins with saunas, canoe trips along sparkling rivers and forests brimming with berry bushes providing healthy and juicy snacks for passing walkers – it doesn’t get much better than this.
Celebrating 60 years of sailing excitement
On March 31, 1948 the Anna C, Costa’s first passenger ship set sail from Genoa bound for South America. The maiden voyage marked the beginning of Costa Cruises’ sparkling story. 60 years on, the cruise giant is celebrating its diamond anniversary by offering customers a special discount of up to 20% on a selection of cruises throughout 2008.
Welcome onboard a Baltic cruise
A cruise simply takes out all the hassle of travelling and planning. Step onboard one of the world’s leading cruise liners and enjoy the comfort a cruise holiday offers.
Get active in Finland this summer
“An active holiday in Finland offers excitement, variety and a real opportunity to experience one of Mother Nature’s finest adventure playgrounds” says the Finnish Tourist Board. The thousands of lakes, wide expanses of open countryside and forest, the rolling northern fells, the river valleys and spectacular archipelago combine to make Finland a number one destination for anyone seeking an activity holiday with a difference.
A perfect family destination this summer - Finland
Families in search of an unforgettable holiday need look no further than Finland for a break with a difference. Not only does the country offer a wealth of natural features that combine to provide a true adventure playground, but its specific family venues across all parts of the country promise an exciting and – in many cases – breath-taking experience.
All aboard to explore Finland by train
Getting out and about using Finnish trains is comfortable, convenient and inexpensive. Frequent services run several times every day between major cities of Finland, offering a relaxing and economical way of touring the country.
Finland - the place to visit in 2007
Travel publisher Lonely Planet has listed Finland as one of the 10 countries to visit in 2007 in its new Blue List: The Best in Travel 2007.