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Essential Finland: Helsinki to Lapland
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Fly into: Helsinki
Fly out of: Helsinki
Total Duration: 10 days
Fixated on Finland? From dazzling design to ancient castles and unspoiled beauty, Finland has a lot to offer the adventurous traveler. Time your visit to catch the midnight sun in June.
- Natural Beauty
- Architecture
This Trip's Top Experiences:
Days 1-4
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1 Helsinki
Saunas and Style
- See some of Finland's famous designs at the Designmuseo
- Break a sweat in a traditional Finnish sauna and take a dip in one of the public baths
- Have a taste of Finland at the Old Market Hall on the waterfront
Days 5-6
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2 Suomenlinna
Finland's Island Fortress
- Suomenlinna, an island fortress dating from the mid-1700s, is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and an easy day trip via ferry
- Porvoo is a living record of Helsinki's past, preserved for modern times
- See the home of J.L. Runeberg, Finland's national poet
Days 7-10
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3 Lapland/Arctic Circle
Finland's Indigenous Region
- Learn about the Sami (Lapp) people at the Arctic Research Center
- Catch a concert at the Lappia-Talo
- Lapland is unspoiled—take in the great outdoors
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