• Canoe tours
  

  
  There are many canoe routes in the Finnish Lakeland. Lake Saimaa area, for example, has 300 km long network of lakes and rivers. Because of the clean lakes with thousands of islands, small rivers and rich nature, it is often called "the paradise of paddlers".
  
  

• Fishing
  

  
  In addition to major water routes, many small lakes are also well-stocked and interesting fishing sites. The most popular forms of fishing on lakes are spinning and trolling as well as angling and jigging. And of course, ice-fishing in the winter.
  
  

• Cycling
  

  
  Finland takes bicycle friendliness quite seriously. There are hundreds of kilometres of dedicated paved bicycle trails, with more being added every yea. The roads are mostly flat with some gently rolling hills with little traffic. The scenery varies from lakes and forests to peaceful farmland and small villages. As for mountain biking, plenty of gradients and the terrain varies from bare rock and undulating sandy ground to ancient spruce forests with tree roots and gravel ridges – perfect for taking it to the max.
  
  

• Lake Päijänne
  

  
  Lake Päijänne is the second largest lake in Finland. Päijänne is a famous boating, canoeing and sailing attraction.
  
  

• Olavinlinna castle
  

  
  Savonlinna is a town in the heart of the Saimaa lake region. The city was founded in 1639, based on Olavinlinna castle, it’s view is one of the most rewarding destinations for the nature loving outdoorsy type. Medieval castle is setting for one of the world's most renowned opera festivals, which attract music lovers from around the world for almost 100 years.
  
  

• Cross-country skiing
  

  
  Cross-country skiing is somewhat of a national sport in Finland. All municipalities, from the Helsinki metropolitan area to the remote villages in Northern Lapland maintain a network of skiing tracks, many of them lit. Finland’s most comprehensive network of tracks, a staggering 330 km, circles the Ylläs ski resort
  
  

• Christmas in Lapland, Nothern Lights
  

  
  It is getting more popular to come to Christmas or New Year’s festivities in Lapland, where Santa Claus lives, complete with reindeer, huskies, authentic local cuisine and unique Yuletide traditions. Winter Finland is a good place to watch Northern Lights. The aurora borealis lights the sky over Lapland on up to 200 nights of the year.
  
  

• Helsinki
  

  
  Helsinki, the capital of Finland, is a compact city easily explored on foot. Design, architecture, culture and shopping are all great exploration angles and large park areas, forests, lakes, and the coastline with numerous islands sprinkled off it make certain there’s no shortage of natural presence.
  
  

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