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1. The Ateneum ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

The Ateneum
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2. Aurora Service Tours ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Tours
Aurora Service Tours
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3. Bock’s Corner Brewery

Category: Food & Drink
Bock’s Corner Brewery
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4. Heather’s Helsinki

Heather’s Helsinki
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5. Helsinki Cathedral

Helsinki Cathedral
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6. Senate Square

Senate Square
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7. Helsinki Zoo

Category: Kids & Family
Helsinki Zoo
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8. Hetta Huskies

Hetta Huskies
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9. Kiasma

Kiasma
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10. Lapland Safaris

Lapland Safaris
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11. Linnanmaki

Linnanmaki
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12. The Mannerheim Museum

Category: Museums & Culture
The Mannerheim Museum
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13. The National Museum of Finland

Category: Museums & Culture
The National Museum of Finland
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14. The Finnish Museum of Natural History

Category: Museums & Culture
The Finnish Museum of Natural History
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15. Olavinlinna Castle

Romantic Castles
Olavinlinna Castle
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16. Ranua Wildlife Park

Category: Activities
Ranua Wildlife Park
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17. Santa Claus Village

Santa Claus Village
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18. Sarkaniemi

Sarkaniemi
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19. Seurasaari

Seurasaari
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20. The Sibelius Monument

Category: Activities
The Sibelius Monument
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21. Suomenlinna

Suomenlinna
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22. Temppeliaukio Church

Temppeliaukio Church
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23. Turku Castle

Romantic Castles
Turku Castle
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24. Turku Cathedral

Turku Cathedral
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25. Uspenski Cathedral

Uspenski Cathedral
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Summary and Frequenly Asked Questions:

Finland is a dream vacation destination for outdoor enthusiasts, history buffs, art and architecture lovers and foodies. The capital city Helsinki provides a great introduction to the country and has a wide variety of activities and attractions to keep even the fussiest visitor occupied. The Finnish National Gallery offers art lovers a feast for the senses, while history and architecture enthusiasts should head to Senate Square, Helsinki Cathedral, and the National Museum. For a break from art and culture you can head north to Lapland in the Arctic Circle to see the Northern Lights and enjoy a variety of exciting outdoor adventures, including husky sledding, snowmobiling, and much more.

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