Finland by train

Finland

If you like your saunas hot and your snow cold, you're going to love Finland. Blessed with natural beauty, this is a place of magical lakes, even more magical forests and, if possible, even more magical people. During the months of the midnight sun, the coastal regions are a Mecca for sailors and fishermen alike. Travel inland through tiny villages where people are still surprised to see tourists and you will discover the largest unspoilt wilderness in Europe where you can trek yourself sane again. And when you've spent enough time catching up with Mother Nature you can catch up on your culture back in Helsinki.

Go Crazy with all the things you can do in Finland, including:

• Unleashing your inner nutter at one of Finland's bizarre festivals such as playing air guitar or participating in the wife-carrying world championships.
• Head to a summer cottage during the Finnish midsummer when the sun never sets. You can enjoy a sauna, bonfire, swim in the lake and just join in on the contagious fun times.
• Of course, everyone has heard of the Northern Lights. Well if you happen to be visiting during the cooler (or rather freezing) months of November to May you can see this amazing natural wonder north of the arctic circle.
• Take a team of husky's out on a winter safari across Lapland. Definitely an experience not to be missed.