The 10 Best Things to do Good for Kids in Finland, Finland

June 21, 2021 Terina Blouin

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Restaurants in Finland

1. Ruka

Finland
Excellent
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5.0 based on 30 reviews

Ruka

Reviewed By GallowaysOnTour2912 - Seaford, United Kingdom

We visited Ruka AGAIN!!! 3rd year in a row over Christmas. We travelled with our 2 teenage boys and younger daughters. Ruka, has something for everyone, hence why we have returned 3 years in a row. This trip was for 2 weeks, we sampled most of the activities and we hired a people carrier and ventured out to Lammintupa, which is a MUST!!! Fantastic value where reindeer rides and husky rides cost you €15 & €25, plus snowmobile rides for the kids and there is also a restaurant onsite that is great! Overall, Ruka is a fantastic place to visit.

2. Urho Kekkonen National Park

Kelotie 1, Saariselka 99830 Finland +358 200 5647200 [email protected] http://www.outdoors.fi/urhokekkonennp
Excellent
84%
Good
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5.0 based on 175 reviews

Urho Kekkonen National Park

Reviewed By Minion_adventurer - Southern Finland, Finland

As the second biggest National Park in Finland this park offers peace and tranquility just few steps from the center of Saariselkä village. You have easy walking routes coming to the border and then short and longer snowshoeing trail. Short one you can do on any weather but the longer one takes you up on the fjell so you don't want to take that in a bad weather. Skiing tracks are going more deeply inside the park. At the summer hiking routes are going everywhere.

3. Sea Fortress Suomenlinna

Suomenlinna C1, Helsinki Finland +358 29 5338410 [email protected] http://www.suomenlinna.fi
Excellent
55%
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Satisfactory
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4.5 based on 8,129 reviews

Sea Fortress Suomenlinna

Reviewed By M6281VPmarks - Scottsdale, United States

Must visit this UNESCO world heritage site of a fortress in Helsinki south harbor across several islands which was built by the Swedes in the 18th and 19th centuries to unsuccessfully prevent Russia from capturing Finland. It is a remarkable piece of engineering, architecture and history. Visit the several museums on the connected islands. There are also fortifications, barracks, residences (people live there full time), church, workshops, shops, cafes and restaurants. You will need at least half a day to visit and will take a 15 minute scenic ferry ride starting at Market Square but the ferry convenienty runs all day starting very early and ending late in the evening because people live there. Children who are into forts and guns will enjoy. Younger children will have the chance to run around to their hearts content.

4. Luostarinmaen Kasityolaismuseo

Vartiovuorenkatu 2, Turku 20101 Finland +358 2 2620350 [email protected] http://www.turku.fi/luostarinmaki
Excellent
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4.5 based on 299 reviews

Luostarinmaen Kasityolaismuseo

Luostarinmäki is the only continuous district of wooden houses that survived the fire of 1827 in Turku. These houses are over 200 years old and still standing in their original building sites. The houses have been furnished as craftsmen’s homes and workshops, representing over 30 different trades. The museum tells the story of pre-industrial urban craftsmanship. In the summertime craftsmen come to work in the workshops. The museum is open during summer from May to August, and for the Christmas Season in December.

Reviewed By nelelohmussaar - Turku, Finland

Definitely worth a vist,historical a very cool place! We had a nice trip in luostarinmäki.The ticket price was also affordable.

5. Saimaa Canal

Lappeenranta Finland +358 3 5855410100 http://www.saimaacruises.fi/In-English
Excellent
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4.5 based on 212 reviews

Saimaa Canal

6. Nuuksio National Park

Nuuksiontie 84, Espoo 02820 Finland +358 40 1636200 http://www.luontoon.fi/nuuksio
Excellent
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4.5 based on 283 reviews

Nuuksio National Park

Wild Woods and Lakes on Helsinki's Doorstep. Within easy reach of the Finnish capital you can escape into wild natural settings and enjoy typically Finnish scenery, with lovely lakes, green forests and rugged crags. Pack your backpack for a memorable family picnic or campout. The nearby Finnish Nature Centre Haltia spotlights the best of Finland's natural treasures from across the country. Arrive by car or public transportation. Suitable for the entire family and tourists. Wheelchair access to the Haukkalampi, Kattila and Haltia areas. Marked trails and nature trails vary from easy to difficult (1.5-17km), 30km of biking trails, 22km of horse riding trails. Nuuksio has numerous services all year round: campfire sites, cooking shelters, lean-to-shelters, camping sites, dry toilets, rental huts, conference and sauna facilities and a wide range of activities for people of all ages. Find out more about the services and activities from Finnish Nature Centre Haltia,

Reviewed By 369tatjanat - Helsinki, Finland

Pretty seclusive forest park close by to Espoo. Easy to reach by public transportation, for example, train+bus from Helsinki centre. You can be a part of the guided group, but you can make it also by yourself as the walking paths are marked well, and you don't need any special skills to make the journey. There are a couple of small lakes-ponds which you can investigate by the hiring a boat and also swim in the bigger lake Siikajärvi. In the summertime, you might have a chance to collect some forest berries, Nam! There are fewer people at working days. 

7. Yllas Ski Resort

Lehontie 2 Äkäslompolo, 95980 Finland +358 20 5647039 http://www.yllas.fi/?deptid=8951
Excellent
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4.5 based on 116 reviews

Yllas Ski Resort

Reviewed By FinnishMom - Southwest Finland, Finland

The slopes are well maintained, safe, broad and I’d say this skiing was the best I have had in Finland during my 25 years of skiing and the kids liked it, too. When you go during late March-April it is not too cold either, and you can continue skiing until late in the evening - the sun sets at 9 pm and the slopes close at 7 pm!

8. Vapriikin Museokeskus

Veturiaukio 4, Tampere 33100 Finland +358 3 56566966 [email protected] http://vapriikki.fi/en/museo/
Excellent
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4.5 based on 396 reviews

Vapriikin Museokeskus

Reviewed By leffex - Pietarsaari, Finland

The Vapriikki is amazing. You can find all kind of museums here. The Stone Museum, Media Museum Rupriikki , Puppet Museum , Pirkanmaa Provincial Museum , Postal Museum , Finnish Ice Hockey Museum , Finnish Game Museum and Tampere Museum of Natural History. Vapriikki is named after the Swedish word fabrik. The Museum Center is located in the former workshop of the Tampella Mill, the oldest parts of which were built in the 1880s. Half of the total area of 14,000 square meters in Vapriiki is reserved for exhibitions and public spaces. I’m a history freak, so the most interesting for me was the exhibition “Tampere 1918”, which tells about the bloody battle between the Whites and the Reds during the Finnish Civil War 1918. Perspectives are offered by the fighters on both sides, but civilians and onlookers are not overlooked either. The exhibition presents a large cross-section of society at war, from children and old people to workers and factory managers. The Vapriikki was selected as the Museum of the Century at the Centennial Cultural Gala held in October 2017 as part of Finland's 100th anniversary program.

9. Ruka

Rukatunturintie 9 Rukatunturi, Kuusamo 93830 Finland +358 8 8600250 [email protected] http://www.ruka.fi/en/
Excellent
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Satisfactory
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4.5 based on 379 reviews

Ruka

Ruka-Kuusamo is surrounded by National Parks, pure nature and comprehensive services. In Ruka-Kuusamo area you can go active on adventures or relax in well-being services, enjoy good food and quality accommodation in stunning sceneries all year round.

Reviewed By KevinT162 - Cardigan, United Kingdom

Second year in Ruka, stayed in the new Ruka Valley hotel, which is literally right on the doorstep to the ski school on the opposite side of the hill to the town. This isnt a problem though as a gondola runs wetween 9 and 7 to and from the town to the valley where ski school is held. Plenty of blue runs for beginners. The hotel has a resteraunt and bar which is open until 10pm, good quality food run by very friendly staff. Slopes are very good and well maintained, the main reason we initially chose Ruka is the guarenteed snow, cold and the wide range of excursions available. It was actually cheaper to get here and stay in this wonderful hotel than it was to get to corfu last year, however, the excursions, lift passes, equipment hire and food and drink soon make up for that. Overall, plenty of places to eat, all excelllent quality and easy access to wherever you want to go. Keep it quiet tho, currently the most attractive part of this place is how quiet and laidback it is. All this makes it a fantastic place to visit. If there is one negative, its the volume of snowboarders has increased significantly on last year ,it can be a bit intimidating for skiers still learning, would be good to,see at least 1 slope where snow boarders are prohibited. Booked with Crystal Ski first week February.

10. Tampereen Tuomiokirkko

Tuomiokirkonkatu 3B, Tampere 33100 Finland +358 40 8048765 http://www.tampereenseurakunnat.fi/kirkko_tampereella/kirkot_ja_muut_tilat/kirkot/tuomiokirkko
Excellent
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4.5 based on 418 reviews

Tampereen Tuomiokirkko

Reviewed By mWrite - Helsinki, Finland

This beautiful church was designed by famous Finnish architect Lars Sonck and built early 20th century. I highly recommend a visit and admiring all simple and beautiful detailed decorations. To get all out of the visit, I recommend to read about the church before hand.

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