0 Theme Parks in Finland

Since the establishment, Linnanmaki Amusement Park has been the liveliest place and the most popular view in whole Finland. There were a number of 1,000,000 tourists visited here last year. The park lies on the top of mountain which is not far away from the center of Helsinki. Although the area of park is not big, there are 33 various large-scale amusement machines which are suitable for all ages. There are several fabulous shows of magic and acrobatics in amphitheater every day. The Linnanmaki is a un-profit amusement, the whole income of which is donated to the Child Welfare Organization.

Sarkanniemi Adventure Park lies on a small peninsula which is surrounded by two lakes. The park, with a number of 8,000,000 tourists per year, is the most suitable place for the whole family. There are aquarium, dolphinarium, the children's zoo and the highest watchtower in Finland, etc. The most popular amusement program in the park is "Half Pipe", which is the biggest all over the world. If you come here, this is a must to experience.

Serena is the largest in-door tropical water park in Europe, with year-round heated pools 2000 m2. In summer time there is an extra 1000 m2 outdoor pools. Feel the thrill of speed in waterslides and tubes. Let the Wild Stream with the length of 140 m take you in roaring rapids. Are you brave enough to slide through the Black Hole pipe. Sound and light effects from space make your journey in darkness even more mysterious.

The Terrace Bar, various massaging whirlpools, summer outdoor activities and all other Serena services make you forget everyday routine and relax completely. Sauna caves, deep inside solid granite, satisfy all sauna lovers. The Granina Cave Restaurant is famous for delicious snacks and tasty meals.

In winter time, Serena is a famous place for skiing. There are five trails with the different length from 300m to 450m and the height of 60m. Tourists can experience various snow sports here, such as slalom skiing, jumping skiing, alpine skiing and freestyle skiing.

Muumin is a well-known cartoon character who was created by Finns. The Muumin World is located in Naantali, southwest Finland. No matter how old you are, you will be fascinated with those decorations. There is also an adventure island called Vaski where tourists can take part in many excited programs, such as "Bay War".

Santa is a Christmas Theme Park. Once inside the park, you walked through Santa's Christmas Village with 23 Christmas fantasy themes, each with life-sized buildings and animated characters, and enjoyed more than 50 amusement park rides. Santa's Park included 12 entertainment shows each day, free with your admission, featuring puppets, live magicians, white tigers, music and more. There was a giant, gas-lit Menorah, one huge Christmas tree, and 20 more themed trees that are more than 30 feet tall.

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0 Finland Beach Destination

The sandy beaches are several kilometers long, with a soft, shallow bottom. A host of activities is available, such as surfing, beach volley ball and various other water sports. Towards the end of the summer, the water temperature is a comfortable 20 degrees Celsius or more.

In the summer, the beach life at the Yyteri cape, at 250 km from Helsinki, is very active, with holiday makers arriving from all over Finland as well as abroad. There are many different accommodation options: tent, caravan, hotel and many types of holiday homes; from modest cottages to brand new, luxurious villas that accommodate up to 10 persons.

Between the cottages and the ocean are the sand dunes that can be as high as 20 meters. The lovely scenery is not typical of Finland: it reminds one perhaps rather of the dunes in Long Island, New York, in the Western United States.

The shallow water in Yyteri is, according to many, the best place for surfing in Finland or even in all of Scandinavia. Surfing lessons are offered to beginners. In the summer, the beach is filled with surfers of all levels.

The most experienced surfers come to Yyteri in the autumn, when the beginners have already left. The best time for them to be in Yyteri is during the autumn storms. The Yyteri cape is also a valuable natural habitat for birds, known internationally for its rich bird life. There are many bird watching towers in the vicinity.

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