What to do and see in Finland, Finland: The Best Free Things to do

September 26, 2021 Carley Gatson

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1. Urho Kekkonen National Park

Kelotie 1, Saariselka 99830 Finland +358 200 5647200 [email protected] http://www.outdoors.fi/urhokekkonennp
Excellent
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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.

2. Sea Fortress Suomenlinna

Suomenlinna C1, Helsinki Finland +358 29 5338410 [email protected] http://www.suomenlinna.fi
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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.

3. Seurasaari Island and Open-Air Museum

Seurasaari, Helsinki 00250 Finland +358 9 40509660 [email protected] http://www.nba.fi/en/seurasaari_openairmuseum
Excellent
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4.5 based on 1,357 reviews

Seurasaari Island and Open-Air Museum

Reviewed By Zuevy

Excellent combination of natural park and wooden building museum. Many historical wooden houses from different parts of Finland. Some of its are unique. Also natural park where you can see squirrels, swans, ducks and some other bitrds in their wild life.

4. Uspenskin Cathedral (Uspenskin Katedraali)

Kanavakatu 1, Helsinki 00160 Finland +358 9 85646100 http://hos.fi/fi/uspenskin-katedraali
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4.5 based on 3,859 reviews

Uspenskin Cathedral (Uspenskin Katedraali)

Reviewed By Lil0G

This cathedral for me was the most beautiful architecture, the largest orthodox cathedral in Western Europe, the golden Coppola, the contrast of the red brick with the green is amazing, inside is so beautiful too.

5. Old Market Hall

Etelaranta Along the South Harbor, Helsinki 00130 Finland http://www.VanhaKauppahalli.fi/
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4.5 based on 3,043 reviews

Old Market Hall

Reviewed By MikaelM786

The old original indoor market hall of Helsinki in the southern harbour in city center is a very beuatiful, historical buliding. Still in use as a market for various food, nice cafeterias. Delicious local and international fresh food and dishes, berries, vegetables, fruits, cheese, bread, fish, sandwiches, salads, ice cream etc. Nice and cool in summer time.

6. Nuuksio National Park

Nuuksiontie 84, Espoo 02820 Finland +358 40 1636200 http://www.luontoon.fi/nuuksio
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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. Auttikongas

Along route 81, Rovaniemi 97655 Finland http://www.nationalparks.fi/en/auttikongas
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4.5 based on 38 reviews

Auttikongas

8. 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.

9. Turku Cathedral

Tuomiokirkonkatu 1, Turku 20500 Finland +358 2 2617100 https://www.turunseurakunnat.fi/kirkot-ja-kappelit/turun-tuomiokirkko
Excellent
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4.5 based on 677 reviews

Turku Cathedral

Reviewed By Evabe13

We needed an easy place to visit near the city centre and this church is just few hundred meters from the centre. There was a nice park next to the church also. The church itself is beautiful both inside and outside. Inside there is a lot to see.

10. Temppeliaukio Church

Lutherinkatu 3, Helsinki 00100 Finland +358 9 23406320 [email protected] https://temppeliaukionkirkko.fi/
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4.5 based on 8,654 reviews

Temppeliaukio Church

Also known as "Church in the Rock," this modern church is carved from rock and has a stunning copper dome.

Reviewed By DS_018987

We almost skipped this, but are really glad we didn't. It was the farthest site on our list for the day, and we were tired, but it's an extremely unique and lovely church. We walked there from Esplanadi and it was about 25 minutes. The church was free to enter and there were musicians playing really relaxing music, so we just sat and chilled while enjoying the unique architecture. After about 20 minutes we left and walked on top of the church on the rock structure it was built into. Pretty cool visit.

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