Excursions in Southern Finland
| You have a little more time in Helsinki? Let us organise an exciting day-trip or a fascinating multiple-day excursion to interesting destinations in Southern Finland. Below you will find a selection of our tours. Of course, the final programme will be tailor-made and suited to your individual needs. Please contact us for a tour sample or price quotation. Porvoo – Old town with idyllic wooden houses. The old wooden town of Porvoo is colourful, very picturesque and one of the most visited sights in Southern Finland. You can reach Porvoo by bus from Helsinki in about 1 hour, and in addition, we can offer you a visit to a historical manor house or a cruise back to Helsinki through the famous archipelago. Hvitträsk and Fiskars – Architecture and handicrafts along the Old Kings Road. There are many attractions along the Old Kings Road in Southern Finland. Amongst them is the former architects home Hvitträsk, built in national romantic style, now housing a unique museum. The village of Fiskars is home to a co-operative of designers and artists who live and work in historical ironworks and arrange popular exhibitions. Ainola and Lake Tuusula – Visit the home of famous composer Jean Sibelius and experience the beauty of Lake Tuusula, which has inspired so many Finnish artists. Hämeenlinna – Sibelius and the Land of a 1000 Lakes. Just 100km north of Helsinki lies Finland’s oldest inland city, Hämeenlinna. We take you to the birthplace of the famous Finnish composer Jean Sibelius, show you the beautiful nature outlooks and the medieval castle. Hämeenlinna is located along one of the major lakes and waterways in Finland and upon request we take you on an idyllic boat cruise (summer months only). Turku – The former capital. Turku was founded during the end of the 13th century and is therefore the oldest town in Finland. Along the banks of the river Aura are many interesting sights for you to explore: the Cathedral, the medieval castle, the Great Market and the Old Market Hall as well as countless museums. The archipelago of Turku is one of the most beautiful in the world. Tammisaari and Hanko – Finland´s sunny south! On this tour you will visit the beautiful old wooden town of Tammisaari as well as the majestic Hanko, the southernmost tip of Finland. |