Many people do not prefer to travel to northern Europe in the winter, and go to warmer regions due to the cold weather and short daylight hours, but there are many reasons that drive you to travel to Finland specifically.
The surreal winter scenery, in Finland, will warm your heart with warmth, and winter activities will increase your love and passion for the winter.
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The time and places to visit in Finland
Your visit to Finland depends on the type of activity you intend to do. If you like skiing, the best months for this are in January and February, but until March and April, you are guaranteed a beautiful winter atmosphere with longer hours of day.
If you decide to visit Finland on Christmas holidays, that would be really magical in the village of Santa Claus in Rovaniemi.
If you want to shop, just go to Helsinki.
Things to do in Finland in winter
Skiing and snowboarding
Finland has a long snow season, which usually starts from November and continues until May, so it can be considered as one of the best places for you to have a suitable atmosphere for winter sports.
And specifically in Lapland, Finland, which is one of the most famous areas in the world for skiing and skating.
Riding on a snowmobile is a fun match for nothing, and you can learn to drive easily, as it is a very convenient way to move from one place to another.
Try Finnish sauna
The sauna is an integral part of the Finnish culture, and to this day it is included in the design of the Finnish house.
And the Finnish sauna, three types of “wood” swana, “electricity”, and “smoke” sauna, which is the traditional type.
Really, your visit to Finland will be incomplete, without trying the Finnish sauna, as the steam baths are spread all over the country.
Ice fishing
Ice fishing is a public right in Finland, and you do not need any permission to be allowed to fish in the frozen lakes.
One of the most common types of fish in the Finnish lakes is perch and pike.
There is no doubt that fishing in the frozen lakes is a great opportunity to reflect and deep thinking.
Stay in an igloo or ice hotel
There are a number of places in Finland that give you the chance to stay in the Accio Cottage or the Ice Hotel.
Where these places are built of snow, and may also be all inside them made of snow, such as beds, and seats.
Try going to Arctic Snow, or Snow Hotel.
But you need to know that the temperature inside these places is below zero, in order to stay frozen.
And if it is a little cold on you, then the experience of staying in the “glass hut”, perhaps best for you, as this prepares you for watching the Aurora Borealis.
They are prepared to be comfortable and cozy, and you can find them abundantly in Lapland.
Play hockey
To integrate into the culture of a people, learn about their sport, and try to play with them, and this case applies to Finland, where the popular sport is famous for them is ice hockey.
You will have fun times and get to know the locals closely.
Visiting museums
You may not like the idea of visiting museums and indoor spaces in the winter, but it is an opportunity to take some relief from the winter activities.
In Finland you may find many museums that suit your interests, such as photography, Finnish history, and art.
Enjoy watching the aurora borealis
One of the most important reasons that drive people to travel to Finland is to enjoy watching the aurora borealis, as Finland is one of the most wonderful places to see this amazing phenomenon, which appears in a mixture of creative colors.
Visiting museums in Finland
Try Finnish sauna
Play hockey
Ice fishing
Skiing and snowboarding in Finland
Enjoy watching the aurora borealis
Stay in an igloo or ice hotel
