11 Really Good Reasons Why You Should Visit Åland in Finland

"I just spent the weekend on the Åland Islands and guys, I can’t remember when I’ve been so excited to tell people about a trip! I actually hadn’t even heard of the Åland Islands until a few months ago, and while I thought it would be interesting to visit this small autonomous area in Finland, I hadn’t expected to fall as hard as I did for it.

I’m going to be totally honest here though – part of what I loved about Åland was how little I had known about the islands before visiting. I constantly felt like I was discovering hidden gems while on Åland, and I left with a long list of reasons why everyone needs to visit – and why I need to return!"


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Where to Go in Finland? Professionals Share Their Best Travel Tips for 2017

"It probably doesn’t come as a surprise to you that Finland is the land of unique landscapes, pure nature, thousands and thousands of lakes and the cleanest air in the world. Besides this, every keen traveller knows Helsinki, the beautiful capital of Finland, and of course Lapland—The home of Santa Claus, white winters, reindeers and Northern Lights.

But how about the rest of Finland?

With so many unique destinations, it would be a crime to be satisfied with Helsinki and Lapland only.
Therefore we asked 4 travel professionals to share their best travel tips: Where to go in Finland in 2017?"

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Finland Travel Guide - VirtualTourist

Things to do, places to see, tours and cities...

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Breaking Travel News investigates:

Matka Nordic Travel Fair in Helsinki

"Temperatures might have fallen to minus five outside the Helsinki Exhibition & Convention Centre, while the snow covered streets are bathed in the first of seven meagre hours of daylight, but Matka, the largest travel fair in northern Europe, is a buzzing hive of activity.

With 1,000 exhibitors from nearly 100 countries packing the halls, there is plenty for the 70,000 visitors to see over four days as they meet to shape travel experiences in Finland and beyond.

Indeed the show is at the cutting edge of conferences, using the latest in digital technology..."

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Finland and Estonia in one stop

"Spend few days enjoying the interesting sights of Helsinki, city called “the Daughter of the Baltic Sea”.

Taste local flair, travel like a native and use the opportunity to familiarize yourself with the world famous Finnish brands like Marimekko fashion, Iittala glassware or the Moomins!

Enjoy the local life at the lively market place during all seasons, on a sunny summer afternoon or a crisp winter day.

Visit the charming medieval capital of neighboring country Estonia, Hansa town Tallinn, which you reach easily on a day cruise by a fast ferry.

As a bonus you get two countries with one StopOver!"

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Finland travel tips: Travel like a local in Finland

"Our Finland holiday companies each have their own areas of expertise. They've shared their Finland travel advice on everything from cross country skiing and the best time to see wildlife, to packing for the cold and eating locally sourced food.

We've also added in some health and safety pointers - and shared with you the best Finland travel tips from our holiday reviews..."

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Finland 100 years | Nature Days 2017

"Four days to celebrate the 100th anniversary of Finland’s independence
Days full of events and exploring nature together – for your own enjoyment, and to celebrate the 100th anniversary of Finland’s independence.

Discover winter wonderlands 4.2.2017

Go wild in the spring 20.5.2017

Enjoy a romantic summer night 17.6.2017

Celebrate Finnish Nature day 26.8.2017

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Not the end of the world: 9 ways Finland made 2016 rock

"For the Western observer of news and politics, 2016 seemed pretty terrible at times. Truly awful election outcomes in both Europe and the USA, high profile celebrity deaths and frankly, fairly unsettling geopolitical rumbling. Let’s not forget Western incapability to deal with refugees and climate change either.


However, the world didn’t stand still. Before we have a look at some of the truly nice stuff that went down in Finland in 2016, let’s take a deep breath and study some global trends, as pointed out by Swedish writer Johan Norberg..."

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The world's leading travel guides pin Finland as a must-visit destination in 2017

"It's a special year for Finland, as it celebrates its 100th year of independence.

And the world wants to join in. Partly inspired by the festivities that will take place, Financial Times, Lonely Planet and Rough Guides are among the top global media outlets that have included Finland among their Top 10 countries to visit in 2017.

The Financial Times notes that "2017 might be the year for Finland to step out of the shadow of its Nordic neighbours, as it celebrates the 100th anniversary of its independence", referring to the bigger global interest in the Nordics in recent years, garnered through "cuisine, design and “Nordic noir” crime dramas and novels..."


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