In European countries, winter is truly magical. Visit Finland to experience that magic twofold.
Finland is a place where you can visit anytime of the year. But you need to take maximum precautions in winter. From snow to the northern lights, there are many places you can explore in Finland during the winter season. In many places, you may also experience thrilling activities like snowmobiling, dog sledding, Arctic swimming, and so on. You can also have peaceful winter days in saunas. In this article, we have compiled some best places to visit in Finland during the winter months.
Rovaniemi, famous for Santa Claus Village:
This is one of the finest places to live in Finnish winter. The temperature mostly stays below zero degrees Celsius, ranging between -4 to -11 degrees Celsius. You will observe the northern lights easily from this place. Many people visit here during winter, thus, nowadays Rovaniemi remains crowded in this time. You can easily reach there from the capital Helsinki. The atmosphere will take you to the winter fairytale. It is a dreamland as it is considered the Santa Claus Village. You can also visit here to sit on the lap of your favorite Santa.
Ruka – Kuusamo, famous for skiing and fun activities:
The average temperature always remains below zero degrees Celsius here during winter. This area is considered to be a part of Lapland. This place is very near to the Russian border. The major attractions are skiing, northern lights, and fun winter activities. Throughout the year, this place offers many fun activities. You may see many bears hibernating in winter. There are many attractive skiing resorts here. People here celebrate a special day called ‘Day as a Finn’ for teaching about Sami people and reindeer. You can enjoy many action sports there.
Levi, famous for skiing:
This place is comparatively much colder than the previous two places. Like the previous one, this place is also famous for skiing. Northern lights are also visible from here. The largest ski resort is located in Levi. Apart from global tourists, many Finnish people visit here for this purpose in winter. You will experience other fun adventures here. You can stay in Igloos or hotels with a glass roof. This makes Levi an attractive place to stay in Finnish winter. There are numerous Saunas available for a peaceful life in the wilderness.
Kemi, famous for its snow castle:
The major attraction of this place is the largest snow castle in the world, known as the ‘SnowCastle of Kemi’. The winter is most beautiful here. If the weather condition is good, generally this place remains open in January. You can experience sleeping in this snow castle. Another attractive thing is the icebreaker cruise. This activity is generally performed in the Bothnian Bay, located near Sweden. This is truly a wonderful winter destination in Finland.
Helsinki, famous for its sauna culture and delicious winter foods:
You will get amazing cafes in the winter season along with experiencing the sauna culture. You may visit some great museums here. This is one of the best cities in Europe. You just cannot miss the winter food here. Shopping lovers must visit this place during winter.
Visit those places and enjoy your winter in Finland.
