The Scandinavian neighbor of Russia is one of the most popular tourist destinations, and families who prefer to spend their holidays brightly, exciting and varied are increasingly choosing holidays in Finland with children. In this country, you can have great fun both in summer and in winter, practice any kind of sports, gain strength for the new school year and meet your favorite heroes of children's fairy tales.
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To travel on vacation to Finland with children, you can use an airplane, a car or a train. A not too long journey will not tire even the little ones, and neither adults nor children will need acclimatization in the country of Suomi. Ski resorts and amusement parks, profitable and convenient shopping and delicious food, meetings in Santa Claus and Moomin, fishing on clean lakes and hundreds of varieties of ice cream for dessert - it's hard to list all the delights of Finland. The undoubted advantages of such a vacation include the possibility of free accommodation in many hotels for kids under 12 years old.
Preparing properly
A traveler's medical policy should be issued for the entire stay in Finland in order to insure against unforeseen expenses. It is important to stock up on comfortable shoes for the baby, take warm clothes if winter rest is ahead. Going to ski resorts, you can count on equipment rental on site.
Passwords, appearances, addresses
The most popular destinations for holidays in Finland with children are known to all local children:
- In the town of Naantali, near Turku, there is a theme park "Moomin Country", and on the neighboring island of Väski, there is a summer amusement park where adventure lovers are brought by a real pirate schooner.
- In Tampere, Särkänniemi rides are especially popular, where the inhabitants of the world's northernmost dolphinarium are entertained, and the roller coasters make even parents squeal with delight.
- Hotel "Imatran Valtionhotelli" in the east of the country was built in the form of a medieval castle. Its spa area will appeal to adults, while swimming in the pools and watching the famous waterfalls of the Imatra rapids will also be interesting for the youngest members of the family.
- A visit to Lapland, the homeland of Santa Claus, is the main dream of all the kids on the planet. Meeting Santa, getting to know his helpers and friends is the best way to please your child during the Christmas holidays.
