In contradictory Finland every time of yearStrikingly different from each other: the polar night of winter is replaced by the summer midnight sun. Rural idyll of the province and full of life of the city. East and West. The cold tops of ski resorts and tropical warmth are bathing. In this small but unique country thousands of vacationers are attracted each year, attracted by unique museums, architectural monuments, ancient castles, ski resorts. Especially attracted in Finland are natural attractions, almost untouched by human progress.

Ski resorts in Finland

Finland is not a mountainous country, but mountain skiersthe whole world knows it very well. Over a hundred ski resorts will please vacationers with a wide range of various services and offers, the main of which is well-organized ski slopes. Particular attention is paid to the safety of holidaymakers, since recreation of this nature is associated with greater risks to human health and life. Bright lighting in the dark is the main component of the safety of the Finnish resort. All the descents are equipped with convenient lifts, which greatly facilitates the rest of the tourist. In addition to well-equipped descents, the resorts of Finland offer tourists to visit restaurants and coffee shops, numerous shops, gyms and swimming pools. Even the baths in the tropical oasis are not alien to the Finnish recreation areas. Hotels or small comfortable houses, located next to the descents, will reduce the costs of money and time on the road to them. Finland refers to countries where the sphere of mountain skiing is just developing. The list of resorts is constantly updated. For example, recently the biggest ski center - Levi - began to receive visitors. This place is famous for its excellent service of a new generation and good descents. The resort was awarded the international status. Numerous entertainment, cottages and hotels are concentrated in one place. Deer safaris, snowshoeing, snowboard park, children's slopes, fishing and much more offers the Levi Center. Himos is another major ski resort on the slopes of picturesque mountains. This resort has the closest location to the border of Russia. Himos especially like extreme sports because of differences in heights, which reach 140 m, and the length of some trails stretching for almost a kilometer. All descents have a different level of complexity and are equipped with lifts. Therefore, this resort center will be interesting both for children and beginners skiers, and experienced athletes. Laavuori is a resort old-timer, having its own history and traditions. Here Finland annually holds international competitions in ski jumping and skiing. Ski slopes are equipped with no worse than in the new-fashioned resorts. For lovers of skiing, a ski slope is set in 60 km. A special descent for freestyle, a difference of heights of up to 100 meters and equipping the slopes with lifts are sure to interest lovers of established traditions and high-quality service. Finland is famous for its resorts. All at once they can not be listed. For example, Ruka is a ski center with the longest trail stretching for 1 km 300 m and altitude swings of 201 m. The resort of Takho has similar characteristics of descents as Ruka, and periodically hosts European championships in snowboarding and downhill skiing. The Finnish center of Katinkulta offers not only ski holidays, but also paradise baths located in a tropical oasis. The contrast of frosty mountain peaks and warm-enveloping tropics will definitely keep the holidaymakers in the right tone.

Sights of the capital of Finland

Not only ski resorts canboast of Finland. There are other equally fascinating and diverse attractions. The Finnish capital - Helsinki - is simply created for rest and entertainments. Ideal place for connoisseurs of architectural delights. City monuments of architecture will please visitors with their location: interesting and historical objects are close to each other. And if you need to travel to a remote place from the center, then public transportation will come to the aid, which is considered to be the best in Europe. Visiting Helsinki, tourists have an incredible sense of time travel. Such an impression is created by the unique architecture of the Finnish capital, which includes many styles. Walking around the city, you notice a smooth transition of architectural trends of one time to another. The German style of "Jugend" is winning out Helsinki from other European countries. The buildings of the city are a true embodiment of aesthetics and modernism. Put together here are elegance, organic forms, comfort and reasonable design.

Architectural sights of Helsinki

The most interesting are:

• The building of the Parliament, the museum "Kiasma", the National Opera, the Palace "Finland".
• Senate square.
• Area Eyre.
• District Katajanokka.
• District of Käpylä.
• Area of ​​Teole.
• District Ruokholahti.

Senate Square - administrative centerthe Finnish capital. And also this is the main attraction and symbol of Helsinki. A unique ensemble of buildings in the style of neoclassicism is designed with an emphasis on symmetry and simplicity. The State Council, the National Library, the Cathedral and the University building are the four main buildings of the Senate Square, worthy of close attention of the tourist. Near the square there is the Shopping Gallery and the Esplanade Holiday Park. Here you can buy souvenirs and relax before a new turn in the Finnish capital. Numerous attractions in the Art Nouveau style have made Helsinki "the pearl of the Baltics" and the center of architecture of this direction in Europe. Soft bends and plant motifs in decoration are found both in separate buildings and in entire areas, completely designed in this style. The museum "Kiasma" and its exhibits go beyond the usual art museum and follow the newest trends of art. In collections, in addition to painting and photography, there are installations, media and video art, performance, dance and theatrical art. In the design of the museum building, the idea of ​​a golden section was used. All technical elements are hidden in the walls. The illumination is hiding in special constructions, due to which a soft diffused light is created. Materials for the interior decoration of the museum are chosen the simplest: white plaster on the walls and ferro-concrete floors painted in black. The walls of the exhibition halls have an arcuate shape or are located oblique along the entire room. Contemporary art is best expressed in the simplicity of forms and textures: aluminum lamps of strict shape, chrome handrails. Clean lines of design of exhibition halls are more than compensated by architectural frills of the whole building. And, of course, you can not go past the museum cafe. It attracts visitors with an unusual illumination of the ceiling "sliding ice".

The building of Parliament is an object of national heritage

Monumental structure serves as a symbolindependence and democracy of the country. When designing the monument, the architect (Johan Siegfried Sirens) created a unity of the fine arts, construction industry and crafts of the Finnish people. From the designs of the project, an artistic and architectural work and the national treasure of Finland were obtained. The interior is made with a functional simplicity, typical for the art deco style. When decorating rooms designers tried to use only domestic materials, expressing in this way the independence of the country. The Palace of Congress "Finland" is another pearl of Helsinki. Tourists must make a viewing of this landmark in their guiding list. The palace building represents a multifaceted integrity from the totality of individual cubic forms. Finnish architect and designer Alavar Alto singled out a wide tower with a slanting roof, creating a resonant space that improves the acoustics of the congress hall. Any detail of the building is not made for a whim, but for direct use. Alavar Alto - an ardent devotee of functionalism - designed not only the building itself, but also the design of the interior. As a result, an architectural work of art has emerged that attracts all tourists. According to the designer's plan, all the details in the interior of the palace "Finland" carry a functional load, and not just serve as decorative decoration. In the sights of Helsinki, you should make a modern church in Teola. The Lutheran temple is carved directly in the granite rock, and the light enters the church room through the roof. From the side the dome-like building resembles a flying saucer, which landed on a rock. Thanks to the construction of stone, the building has an extraordinary acoustics. This church is considered one of the most beautiful in Finland. The stunning interior of the church can not be described in words. The light penetrating from above, plays soft flares on the rough stone walls and on the floor. Guests of Helsinki should definitely visit the Temppeliaukio square with a unique temple. The Cathedral of the Assumption in Helsinki will not bypass any Russian tourist, it is the largest Orthodox church outside of Eastern Europe. The cathedral was designed by the Russian architect Gornostaev and visually shows the Russian influence on the history of Finland. The red brick of the temple and thirteen gilded domes are made in the Russian-Byzantine style and stand out prominently on the architectural background of Helsinki.

Historical monuments of Finland

Tourists in Finland should definitely visitthe island of Seurasaari. The museum, located in the open air, will help to better understand the originality of the Finnish people. The organizers of the museum gathered on the island buildings from all provinces of Finland. The interior of 85 buildings completely reflects the situation of the XVIII - XX centuries, which existed in the country. In summer, pets and birds are brought out to the plots to fully immerse in the atmosphere of the antiquity and its better perception. Hospitable guides, dressed in national costumes, conduct excursions around the museum, arrange handicraft shows. On holidays there are concerts. To learn more about the traditions of Finland, its people, it is necessary to visit the island of Seurasaari. The attention of tourists is sure to attract another historical monument of Finland. The fortress of Suomenlinna is included in the main landmarks of the country as an example of the military architecture of Europe. It can be reached in 20 minutes by ferry, which departs from the Trade Square (the center of Helsinki). The sea structure is a cultural property of the Finnish people. The fortress is honorific on the UNESCO World Heritage List. There is something to see: museums, tunnels, fortress walls, cannons, a shipyard and many other interesting things. Tired tourists can relax in cozy cafes. There is also a private brewery. A large-scale orientation program includes historical films and diverse multilingual excursions. Tourists who have visited Finland will remember this amazing and controversial country for a long time with its unique architecture, monuments of the world heritage and ski resorts.

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