4.5.6 Other places of interest in Finland
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This article is from the Nordic countries FAQ, by Antti Lahelma and Johan Olofsson, with numerous contributions by others.
4.5.6 Other places of interest in Finland
Åland islands (Ahvenanmaa in Finnish) are a beautiful
archipelago, perfect for cycling, with medieval churches
scattered around and the castle ruins of Kastelholm.
Naantali/Nådendal, close to Turku, is a charming small,
medieval town by the sea, where a Brigittine cloister was
located (the church still remains). A popular place to visit in
summers. Likewise, Rauma, located 100km north of Turku, has a
very charming old town which is included in the UNESCO world
heritage list, and a church that was part of a Franciscan
monastery. The inland lake-system, with such lakes as Saimaa
and Päijänne is perfect for a canoeing holiday; trips on one of
the many lake steam boats are also recommended. The mightiest
of Finnish medieval castles, Olavinlinna, is located in an
island in the Saimaa, and a famous opera-festival is arranged
in the castle every summer. The province of Lapland is among
the last wild natural areas in Europe; no real mountains
(except in some areas close to Norwegian border), but low fells
that rise to some 500 metres. Good for trekking, but be
prepared for mosquitoes.
For general information through WWW see the clicable map of
Finnish resources at <http://www.funet.fi:80/resources/maps/>
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