Visiting Finland has been likened to stepping into a refreshing shower on a hot day. Even in the cultured capital, Helsinki, the air is clean, and the countryside has a cooling beauty. The western coast is fringed with countless islands, while the southern Saimaa district is drenched by crystal clear emerald lakes. Here you can sail, hike, or take a relaxing sauna, followed, of course, by a dip in a lake. From the modern and developed south to the furthest reaches of the northern wildernesses you will find Finland a beautiful and friendly country, largely unspoilt with clean, healthy air. The cities provide as many creature comforts and western technology as you like, while the wilderness holds a wealth of fascinating discoveries!