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1. The Ateneum
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2. Aurora Service Tours
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3. Bock’s Corner Brewery
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4. Heather’s Helsinki
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5. Helsinki Cathedral
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6. Senate Square
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7. Helsinki Zoo
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Kids & Family
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8. Hetta Huskies
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9. Kiasma
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10. Lapland Safaris
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11. Linnanmaki
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12. The Mannerheim Museum
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Museums & Culture
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13. The National Museum of Finland
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Museums & Culture
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14. The Finnish Museum of Natural History
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15. Olavinlinna Castle
Romantic Castles
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16. Ranua Wildlife Park
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17. Santa Claus Village
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18. Sarkaniemi
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19. Seurasaari
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20. The Sibelius Monument
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21. Suomenlinna
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22. Temppeliaukio Church
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23. Turku Castle
Romantic Castles
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24. Turku Cathedral
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25. 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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