Finland

Finland is a land of lakes and forests, where nature begins just beyond the city limits. Helsinki, on the shore of the Baltic, blends Nordic design, the sea fortress of Suomenlinna, and sauna culture, while Porvoo and Turku — the oldest city in the country — preserve historic streets and the charm of ancient city quarters. From Turku, an archipelago of thousands of islands stretches all the way to the Åland Islands. In the country's interior, the Finnish Lakeland and Saimaa reveal a world of forested shores, small islands, and peaceful waterside living. Far to the north, Lapland brings Arctic landscapes, the northern lights during the dark winter nights, and the midnight sun in summer. It is also the homeland of the Sámi people, whose culture and traditions are inextricably tied to the far north. From Baltic cities to Arctic wilderness, Finland offers entirely different worlds within a single country.