Tours to Finca. Holidays in Finland

Finland (Suomi in Finnish) is a country of a thousand lakes, stunningly beautiful and idyllic landscapes of the Lake District, pristine national parks of fabulous Lapland, vibrant cities and the amazing Åland Islands.

Tour operator ICS offers tours to Finland: New Year's, ski, city tours, excursion tours. By purchasing excursion tours to Finland, you get the opportunity to visit several cities in one trip - Helsinki, Tampere, Lahti, Turku, Savonlinna, etc. You can combine excursion services with relaxation in the lap of nature in one of the cottages on the lake, choose one of the famous SPA hotels where the price of your stay includes the use of an aquatic center or choose an active holiday - cycling, kayaking or hiking with an overnight stay in a tent, or going fishing. Everyone will find something of their own.

A winter holiday in Finland will undoubtedly be remembered for its fabulous snowy landscapes, reindeer and dog sled rides, and, of course, meeting Santa Claus, who lives near Rovaniemi, in Lapland.

Ski resorts in Finland are famous for their well-prepared slopes and well-developed infrastructure.

This beautiful country is located on the Scandinavian Peninsula. It is washed by the Gulf of Finland and the Gulf of Bothnia from the west and south. It borders with many countries: in the east - with Russia, in the north - with Norway, in the northwest - with Sweden.

The central part of the country has the Lake Plateau, in the south and southeast there are the Salpausselkä ridges, in the north and north-west there is the Suomenselkä Upland, in the east there is the Western Karelian Upland. The coasts of Finland are hilly lowlands. The largest archipelago is the Åland Islands, which lie in the north of the Baltic Sea.

Population of the country quite unevenly distributed, mainly life is in full swing in the southwest and south, and in the northern part there is a small indigenous population - the Laplanders. Previously, they were nomads, looking for pastures for their reindeer and therefore constantly moving.

The population of Finland today is 5,429,894 people (as of March 21, 2013). Of these, 49% are men and 51% are women. Other nationalities are Finnish Swedes, Karelians, Gypsies, Sami and Finnish Tatars.

There are more than 60 thousand Russian-speaking residents in this country, in some places they outnumber Swedish speakers, but are not yet recognized as a national minority. The country is pursuing a policy of integration, but it has not yet eliminated the problem of racism at the everyday level.

Climate In Finland there are two types: in the south and in the central part it is temperate, and in the north it is subpolar. Temperature and precipitation vary depending on geographic latitude. It is warmest in the south, in summer - up to +17C, in winter - up to -8C.

The north of the country has a subpolar climate: summer passes very quickly, and at this time the temperature rises to a maximum of +7C. Winter here is long and frosty, it is a real polar night, the temperature between November and April barely rises above -15C.

Capital of Finland– the city of Helsinki with a population of more than 500,000 people.

Finland is a member of the European Union, but it is not a member of the North Atlantic Alliance.

Main religion– Evangelical Lutheran.

Main languages: Finnish and Swedish

Currency Finland – euro. You can import and export from the country an unlimited amount of money. The main thing, if it exceeds $600, is to include it in the income tax return. The country has a well-developed ATM network; banks are open every day during the day. Currency exchange offices at airports and train stations are open seven days a week.

Time in Finland it is 1 hour behind Moscow.

Public transport Finland is considered the best in the world. Electric trains, buses and trams use the same tickets, which can be purchased from drivers, from special machines, and also from newsstands. There are also travel tickets for the metro, tram, ferry and train combined.

The shops in Finland they are open all day on weekdays, on Saturdays - in the first half of the day, and on holidays and Sundays they are closed. But on the eve of Christmas, Sunday trading is also allowed! There are also tax-free shops here with a tax-free trading system for foreign tourists. To make a purchase in such stores, you need to have your passport with you. All purchases are specially packaged and sealed. At the border, a special stamp is placed on the check.

Electricity in Finland it is the same as ours - 220V, in European-type sockets. Take adapters with you.

Customs allows duty-free import of items in the following quantities: up to 1 liter of spirits, up to 2 liters of strong wine, champagne or dry wine, up to 15 liters of beer, up to 200 cigarettes, up to 50 grams of perfume, up to 250 ml of cologne, up to 500g of coffee and 100g tea.

In addition, no more than 250 grams of caviar can be exported from the country. Customs control also applies to art, antiques and weapons.

Registration for Russian citizens in Finland who arrived in the country for less than 3 months is not required. There are no restrictions on movement around the country. To enter the country, a Schengen visa.

Phones-Vending machines are installed in all post offices, as well as in shops, subways, hotels and just on the streets. The emergency number is 112, used in cases of emergency. Police number - 10022, information service - 118, exchange rates - 10031, airport information number - 96008100. GSM cell phones work just as well as in Russia.

Kitchen in Finland it is special: they eat a lot of different fish and meat dishes, including game and venison. But the influence of European cuisine is evident. Desserts here are made from northern fruits and berries, for example, cloudberries, cranberries and others.

Hotels in the country they do not have a “star rating”; each hotel chain has its own internal standards. For example, a two-star hotel may have its own sauna, the cost of which is included in the stay. All rooms are simple and functional, always very clean and comfortable.

Breakfast is a buffet. Some hotels have water parks, which adds a special charm to a holiday in this northern country. There are also campsites, farms and estates where you can stay.

Tips It is not necessary to leave it in Finland. But most often it is from 5 to 10 percent of the order value. It is customary to leave them in restaurants, hotels and taxis.

Trips to Finland

The country of the northern fairy tale is so close to the territory of Russia that for many of our compatriots, traveling to Finland becomes an opportunity to have a great time not only on vacation, but also on weekends.

In this country, everyone can experience all the delights of hunting, go fishing, wander through museums and parks, enjoy the unforgettable sensations of skiing or dog sledding, and also spend an unforgettable New Year. By choosing a tour to Finland, you make your vacation more interesting!

How much does a trip to Finland cost?

Tours to Finland are among the cheapest offers on the Russian tourism market.
You can buy a trip to Finland for just 250 euros per person! The price of such a trip will include a week’s accommodation in one of the country’s major cities and an interesting entertainment program.

Prices for trips to Finland are so low because the country is located in close proximity to us. In addition, business relations have been established with Finnish hotels.

It is our company that offers the cheapest trips to Finland from Moscow on the market in our country (check the price with the manager).

Trips to Finland from the Intertour agency

Best prices for family holidays in Finland in summer 2014
Even a family holiday in Finland will cost you very little. Taking into account the possibility of receiving a discount for a group order, the price of a trip and holiday in Finland for a family of four people can be only 750-1000 euros!

The Intertour company offers the best prices for holidays in Finland and always meets you halfway to find even more inexpensive options specifically for a family holiday.

If you are interested in an inexpensive holiday in Finland for 2 days, then you should definitely contact our managers right now and get a free consultation.

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Trips to Finland

The offered tours to Finland from the Intertour agency allow you to fully experience the harmony of a modern city with the natural nature of the North. One-day trips in winter are very popular. It may seem like there is not enough time for anything. But to your surprise, this is far from the case. The day will be filled with such a busy program that you won’t even have time to think about boredom.

Travel with the Intertour company, and your vacation will give you the most vivid positive emotions! Finnish nature, culture and history will not leave the most sophisticated tourist indifferent.

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Country information

Thousands of tourists come to Finland to get acquainted with its culture and enjoy the pristine beauty of northern nature.

Winter in Finland is snowy and moderately cold (from -3ºС to -15ºС), spring is warmer than winter (from -2°C in March to +9°C in May), summer is cool (from +12°C to +20 °C), autumn is sunny and quite warm (+15°C).

Tourists most often come to Lapland in winter. It is here that you can see a real miracle of nature - the Northern Lights, visit the village of Santa Claus (Jolupukki in Finnish) with your children, and ride a dog and reindeer sled. When you arrive in Lapland, be sure to admire the Lapland Palace: during the day its roof looks like the snow-white snowdrifts of Lapland, and in the evening, thanks to the lighting, it resembles the northern lights; visit the Ranua Zoo, the Arktikum Museum and the Snow Castle in Kemi with its beautiful ice sculptures, restaurant, ice hotel and Finnish sauna. An acquaintance with the nature of the north of Finland will be incomplete if you do not visit the Lemmenjoki National Park (translated into Russian as “river of love”). This is the largest natural park in Europe. Wolves, moose, brown bears, and reindeer live here. Tourist routes have been specially developed.

It’s hard to imagine getting to know the culture of Finland without visiting the capital, Helsinki. Finlandia Palace, Suomenlinna Fortress with an artillery museum and a puppet museum, Senate Square, National Museum, Finnish National Opera, Finnish National Theatre, Alexander Theater, Ateneum Art Museum, mountain church (due to excellent acoustics, music concerts are held here), monument to the Finnish composer Jean Sibelius, which is a bronze head of the composer and 600 metal pipes that resemble an organ, the Jean Sibelius Park is not a complete list of interesting places that are worth visiting in Helsinki.

Other cities in Finland are no less interesting. Turku, the country's oldest city, is famous for its cathedrals and churches, an old castle with a Historical Museum and a botanical garden on the island of Ruissalo. A world-famous rock festival has been held on this island for 40 years. Not far from Turku is the city of Naantali, where tourists are especially attracted by the Moomin Park and the Emma Theater on Theater Square. In the city of Tampere, it is worth seeing the Cathedral, the Kalev Church, the Orthodox Church of Alexander Nevsky and St. Nicholas, as well as visiting the dolphinarium, water park and zoo. The city of Jyväskylä is famous for its annual international arts festival, Pori for its jazz music festival, Vaasa for its chamber music festival, the Vaasa Choir Festival in the Kvarken National Park, and Sanvolinna for its opera and ballet festivals. The city of Kotka will not leave anyone indifferent: here is the environmentally friendly Sapokka water park and the Isopuisto landscape park.

Description

Finland or, as the Finns themselves call it, Suomi, is a country of thousands of lakes in the east of the Scandinavian Peninsula; tours to Finland are wonderful in winter and summer. Beautiful forests and plains, numerous rivers and cozy beaches make this place ideal for outdoor recreation, as well as for fishing and various sports.

Geographical position

The total area of ​​Finland is 338,424 km². Its neighbors are Russia in the south, Norway in the north and Sweden in the west. The shores are washed by the waters of the Gulf of Finland and the Gulf of Bothnia of the Baltic Sea. The territory is divided into 12 lan (provinces). Finland also includes the Åland Islands - about 6.5 thousand small islands off the southwestern coast of the country.

Climate

The climate in Finland is predominantly continental. The south-eastern part of the country has the highest average summer temperatures in Scandinavia, and the west coast is one of the sunniest places in Northern Europe. Summer in Finland is quite warm (average temperature +19 +20°C). But winter can be very harsh and the thermometer at this time of year ranges from -3°C to -15°C. In June and July, the water in the lakes reaches +20°C, so these months are the most favorable for visiting the country.

Resorts

Helsinki

Helsinki is the capital of Finland, where beautiful nature and a modern city closely coexist. The fourth part of it consists of various park areas, and you can feel the fresh sea wind in the air. The architecture of the city has its own interesting features and you can see both Eastern and Western European motifs in it. The historical center of the city is Senate Square with the majestic buildings of the Cathedral, the University and the Palace of the State Council.

Tampere

Tampere is a stunningly beautiful city that Finnish residents consider the most attractive place to live. It has more than 20 interesting museums, as well as the Särkänniemi amusement park with rides, a zoo, an aquarium and the Näsinneula observation tower.

Mikkeli

Mikkeli is one of the most important centers of active recreation and sports in Finland. A place where you can visit a large number of amazing water parks and swimming pools, as well as enjoy many attractions. Among them is the country's largest wax museum.

Himos

Himos is a real paradise for all winter sports lovers. This is an ideal place for a family holiday. The most popular ski resort in the country is located here, where, according to tradition, a variety of sports and entertainment events are held annually.

Espoo

A wonderful cozy city located in the south of the country. Every year it attracts a large number of tourists with its fascinating nature and a large number of interesting places. Here is the largest water park in Finland - Serena, the Mormon Temple and much more.

Lapland

Lapland, considered the birthplace of Santa Claus, lies above the Arctic Circle and is considered one of the most amazing places in Finland. Not far from its capital, Rovaniemi, in a cave cut through the Syvesenvaara hill, a Christmas-themed entertainment center called Santa Park is opened, as well as fairy-tale workshops and a post office for Santa Claus.

Kitchen

Finnish cuisine has a lot of features, the main of which are fish and meat dishes. Among the most famous and widespread fish dishes: freshly salted or hot smoked salmon (or “lohi”, as the Finns call it), the famous fish soup with cream and herbs, red caviar, which the Finns mix with sour cream and finely chopped onions and serve with toast , as well as rainbow trout or salmon in its own juice.
The main component of meat dishes is game: venison with wild berries, roast with mashed potatoes and lingonberry jam, Karelian meat in a pot, poultry dishes. For dessert they usually serve assorted berries, buns and jelly. The preferred drink is coffee. It is also worth trying the products of the famous confectionery factory FAZER, which are offered in specialized cafes. Popular alcoholic beverages include homemade beer, various types of vodka (Koskenkorva-Vinna and Finlandia), and berry liqueurs infused with wild berries and herbs (Lakkalikeri, Puolukkalikeri, Karpaliköri).

Population

About 5.3 million people live in Finland: Finns - 93%, Swedes - 6%, Sami people and Karelian peoples.

Religion

About 87% of residents are adherents of the Evangelical Lutheran Church. It is a state religion along with Orthodoxy (1% of the population).

Time and work schedule

UTC +2
Time difference with Moscow: -1 hour. The transition to summer and winter time occurs simultaneously with Europe. Shops are open from 9:00 to 18:00 on weekdays, on weekends - from 9:00 to 14:00. Large stores can be open until 20:00. Banks are open from 9:15 to 16:15 on weekdays. Exchange offices are open longer and seven days a week.

Language

The official languages ​​of Finland are Finnish and Swedish. English and sometimes Russian are also spoken in the tourism sector.

Currency

The national currency of Finland is the Euro (EUR). Currency can be exchanged in banks (the most favorable rate), specialized points, hotels, large supermarkets, airports and seaports, train stations and post offices. You can cash out at ATMs. Plastic cards are accepted everywhere.

Visa regime

Finland is a Schengen country, so you will need a visa to travel there.

Transport message

The country's main international airport is Helsinki-Vantaa. In addition, Turku, Tampere-Pirkkala and Rovaniemi receive international flights. The whole country is surrounded by a dense network of railways. An alternative to the train for traveling between cities in Finland is a bus. Since the country has a fairly long sea coast, as well as a large number of lakes and rivers, water transport is well developed. All ships operate on a schedule that is strictly observed. Helsinki has buses, trams and a metro. Tickets for any of these modes of transport can be purchased at newsstands, at stations or from the driver. Taxi fares may vary depending on the time of day. Both cash and credit cards are accepted for payment. To rent a car, you need a driver's license, at least 1 year of driving experience, a passport and a credit card as collateral.