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Bordering Russia to the east, Norway to the north and Sweden to the West, Finland is a northern gem with its climate regulated by the North Atlantic current and its thousands of lakes which keep the temperature relatively moderate.

Helsinki is the first stop on many tours around Finland.

The capital city offers truly cosmopolitan creature comforts including posh hotels, clubs, cafes & nightlife.

Major attractions include the grandeur of Senate Square, ornate 19th century churches and cathedrals, and exhibits that superbly tell the history of Finland at the National Museum.

Besides the capital, the dazzling Finnish countryside is also a major draw.

Laid-back boat tours around Finland's biggest lake, Saimaa, as well as world-class fishing around the thousands of islands of the Archipelago are what attracts many travelers during the height of the summer.

At any time of year, Lapland is also a major stop for its famous connections with reindeer and Finland's most famous resident, Santa Claus.

Finland - The official tourism site with comprehensive guides to the Helsinki region, Southern Finland and Archipelago, the West Coast, Lake District and Lapland with advice on where to go, what to do, and how to get around, feature stories on special deals & packages, directory of hotels, B&B's, hotels and guest houses, practical travel tips, maps & photos.

Finland travel guide - Compact guide from Wikitravel with complete information on major cities and attractions, national culture & cuisine, annual holidays, travel etiquette, ways to get around by car, train and boat, with related maps & photos.

Virtual Finland - The next best thing to being there, with the latest headlines, news on entertainment and musuem exhibits with complete event schedule, feature stories on Finnish society and politics, travel guides, maps & photo gallery.

Finnguide - Major portal to all things Finnish including information on top sightseeing attractions by region, restaurants & nightlife (including Finnish recipes) related travel news.

Helsinki Tourist & Convention Bureau - The official site, with up-to-date information on what's going on this week, guides to major & family-friendly attractions, a directory of suggested restaurants, nightclubs & cafes, trip planner and itineraries, downloadable travel brochures & viewable videos.

The Archipelago of Finland - Comprehensive online travel brochures covering the history, culture, and top attractions by area, prime fishing areas and how to obtain a permit, plus informational guides to major coastal towns and cities.

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Christmas in Finland

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