Helsinki & the Lakelands Holidays

Boasting a scintillating mix of vibrant culture and modern design, compact Helsinki is surrounded by a verdant archipelago and filled with eclectic architecture.

Explore the city centre and the market square, take a swim in the heated open air pools right on the harbour front; and do as the locals do and enjoy a warming sauna. The fortress island of Suomenlinna is a fantastic day trip. In summer enjoy al fresco dining and a swim in the brisk Baltic Sea, while in winter crash through frozen sea ice aboard the ice breaker to explore the frozen battlements and dine beside a roaring fire.

Less than 2 hours’ drive out of the city is miles of pristine forests, national parkland and the vast expanse of Lakelands, ideal for a relaxed fly drive holiday. Hire bikes to cycle through the alpine landscape, try Stand Up Paddle Boarding, canoe or kayaking on the still waters and escape into the heart of nature.