| Located in the far north of Europe and bordered to | | | | and extensive recreational facilities including |
| the west by Sweden and the Gulf of Bothnia, to the | | | | accommodation ranging from campsites to log cabins. |
| north by Norway, to the east by the Russian | | | | Since Finland has few mountains and little traffic, |
| Federation and to the south by the Gulf of Finland, | | | | mountain biking is popular in the lake districts. Bicycles |
| Finland is full of interesting contrasts like having the | | | | can be hired from campsites, hotels, hostels and |
| four seasons, the midnight sun and the long winter | | | | tourist information offices and a useful cyclists' road |
| nights and the different cultural heritages of the | | | | map is available. Furthermore, the country has around |
| Eastern and Western parts of the country. Each of | | | | 100 golf courses, which run from May to October. |
| the region of Finland has its distinct character, from | | | | The Helsinki region has the best 18-hole courses. |
| the wilds of Lapland to the inspiring lakes of the East | | | | I must say that Finland's landscapes are a glorious |
| and the archipelagos of the South-West. | | | | variation on the themes of forest and water. If |
| Almost 80% of the country is covered by fabulous | | | | you're traveling to Finland for a holiday and would like |
| forests and lakes, making it a tempting destination | | | | to have a home away from home ambiance, it is |
| for outdoor enthusiasts. Finland has many excellent | | | | best to consider vacation rentals for your |
| network of national parks, thus trekking and canoeing | | | | accommodation. Why? Vacation rentals by owner are |
| are great choices. Finland also offers skiing, ice-fishing, | | | | usually less expensive because you deal with the |
| snowmobiling or a sled safari with a team of huskies | | | | owner directly. These vacation homes, apartments or |
| or reindeer. There are national hiking areas designed | | | | villas are well-kept and maintained and have all your |
| for outdoor recreation as well as network of trails | | | | favorite kitchen and dining appliances and utensils. |