Autumn in Finland
Finland is so much more than Helsinki and autumn is the perfect time to explore this fascinating country of lakes, forests and great food. The tourist hordes have disappeared and the streets are quiet, but the days are still long enough to explore this vast land of contrasts. From Lapland in the north to the Swedish speaking islands of Aland in the far south-west, the traveller can enjoy a range of unrivalled vistas and experiences.
Helsinki is a great place to start, with an easy airport and a fast train into the centre where you are immediately surrounded by art deco and nouveau architecture of the early 20th century. As you exit the station, turn round to marvel at the stone giants that light the station square. The Ateneum art gallery appears in front of you and to your left is the chocolate box of the National Theatre with a statue of Alexis Kivi, Finland's first playwright in the Finnish language, to its fore.
Walk past the theatre and stroll round the lakes that encompass Helsinki - if you keep walking, you can reach Lapland without moving out of the forest. Finlandia Hall, the modern Kiasma art gallery and the striking vision of American architect Stephen Holl in the new Music Centre sit comfortably across the road from The National Museum and the classical Parliament builidng,
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Type: Guided Tour | Summer Holiday | Family Holiday | Solo Traveller | Anniversary | Boys Trip | Girls Trip | Walking/Trekking | Autumn Holiday | Spring Holiday
10 days/9 nights
from £1,415 pp
The Baltic Capitals tour offers an outstanding experience of getting acquainted with the diverse history and culturally rich architecture of the Baltic region. The tour features Riga, Tallinn, Helsinki, and Lappenranta. You will experince the countryside by coach and enjoy a leisurely cruise from Tallinn to Helsinki.
Type: Spa and Wellness Break | Anniversary | Autumn Holiday | Family Holiday | Honeymoon | Spring Holiday | Summer Holiday | Weekend Break
4 days/3 nights
from £ 1,765 pp
Combine unforgettable experiences with pampering and togetherness at the heart of Finnish Lakeland. Spend relaxing break at Jarvisydan Spa resort by Finland's largest lake Saimaa. Whatever the season, you can enjoy a wide variety of activities and spa treatments to ensure a soothing holiday.
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4 days/3 nights
from £910 per person
Explore and feel the beauty of the Finnish archipelago. Just 25 minutes away from the city center of Helsinki a whole new world awaits. Kayaking in Helsinki offers so much to see; hundreds of islands, beautiful sandy beaches and rocky shores offer the perfect setting for a kayaking adventure.
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Type: Activity Holiday | Individual Tour | Northern Lights | Autumn Holiday
4 days / 3 nights
from £ 1,695 pp
Venture to the far North of Finnish Lapland and enjoy this mid-season Northern Lights programme filled with the autumnal colours of nature. You will enjoy a guided hike, lunch made over an open fire and an overnight stay in the world famous Aurora cabin. Spend time enjoying the quietness of the Lappish autumn filled wtih the excitement of scouting for the magical Aurora Borealis or Northern Lights.
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Type: Fly-Drive | Summer Holiday | Family Holiday | Individual Tour | Tailor Made Holiday | Solo Traveller | Country Holiday | Anniversary | Boys Trip | Girls Trip | Walking/Trekking | Autumn Holiday | Spring Holiday
11 days / 10 nights
from £1,695 pp
The beautiful Finnish nature is combined with a harmonious blend of Russian, Swedish and Finnish culture. You will love this country and its gentle peaceful life. Exchange your car for a boat for a day, and explore the lakes on anything from a canoe to an old-fashioned steamship. Not to be missed is the Finnish sauna, that integral part of the way of life in Finland.
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Type: Activity Holiday | Autumn Holiday | Solo Traveller | Summer Holiday | Weekend Break | Group Tour | Guided Tour
4 days/3 nights
from £955 per person
You don’t need to travel far from Helsinki to get in the middle of nature! Nuuksio National Park is just 40 minutes away from the Helsinki airport! The area is full of small lakes and green forest. Camping in Helsinki offers an unforgettable camping experience in the nature, near the city. There is a lot to do in the nature, but we have chosen the best activities for you!
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Type: Cruise | Individual Tour | Summer Holiday | Winter Holiday | Coastal Holiday | Solo Traveller | Anniversary | Boys Trip | Girls Trip | Autumn Holiday | Spring Holiday
4 days / 3 nights
from £755 pp
Combine the two fascinating Nordic capitals, Stockholm and Helsinki and cross the Baltic Sea by spending a night on a cruise ship in the exticing Nordic region.
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Type: Cruise | Individual Tour | Summer Holiday | Winter Holiday | Solo Traveller | Anniversary | Boys Trip | Girls Trip | Autumn Holiday | Spring Holiday
6 days / 5 nights
from £965 pp
Combine an exciting city break with an eventful cruise onboard the luxurious vessels of Tallink Silja. Discover three capital cities instead of one - Tallinn, Stockholm and Helsinki. Each of these cities by the Baltic Sea have their own unique appeal and each of them have different possibilities for sights, shopping and activities.
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Type: Guided Tour | Summer Holiday | Solo Traveller | Country Holiday | Group Tour | Anniversary | Boys Trip | Girls Trip | Walking/Trekking | Autumn Holiday
21 days / 20 nights
from £3,200 pp
Inspired by the BBC programme 'The Hairy Bikers Northern Exposure' you will be treated to the best of the Baltics alongside an in-debth tour of Poland's and Russia's rich culture and history, and last but not least try the many flavours of the Eastern European cuisine. This exclusive escorted Eastern European tour includes the highlights of 6 countries, all of which are enticing and rich in beauty and culture, in just 21 days.
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Type: City Break | Summer Holiday | Winter Holiday | Boys Trip | Girls Trip | Autumn Holiday | Spring Holiday
4 days / 3 nights or more
£695 pp
Helsinki is an outstanding Northern city, with amazing architecture and top Scandinavian design in everything from clothing to furniture and accessories. Brands like Alvar Alto, Iittala and Marimekko comes to your mind immediately. Helsinki is worth a visit in the summer as well as in the winter, as the city surrounded by water has lots to offer in terms of shopping, culinary experiences (such as reindeer), art and design, and boat tours to mention a few.
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Ainola is where Finland's national composer, Jean Sibelius, lived for fifty-one years and where he burnt his Eighth Symphony and other works in his domestic fireplace. This house is a short drive outside Helsinki, with great English-speaking guides and a lovely cafe attached.
Porvoo (Borga in Swedish - all signs are in both languages) is where the Treaty establishing Finland as a Grand Duchy within the Russian Empire was signed by Czar Alexander I in 1809. Crowded during the tourist season, in autumn this is a great town to wander round, visit the cathedral and shop in artisan shops and stalls. Just 30 minutes outside Helsinki and 9 kilometres away from the Haikoo Manor Hotel, a great place to stay on the Gulf of Finland. Treat yourself to a stay in the Manor itself rather than the somewhat ordinary extension and make sure you breakfast in the Library.