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Attractions & Culture
Where ever you go in Finland, you'll discover that Finns have a rich and diverse cultural heritage. This is evident from the fact that there are seven UNESCO World Heritage sites to explore, and in virtually every town and city you'll find museums and galleries galore.
Museums & Galleries »
There are over 1,000 museums in Finland, including museums of Art, Cultural History, Natural History, and almost 20 national Specialised museums. Although over a third of the Finnish museums are run professionally, the Finns love of culture and history is most clearly seen in the number of locally run museums and galleries present in every town and city.
Buildings & Monuments »
Finland's cities are an architectural joy to explore, packed as they are with buildings designed by such international luminaries are Carl Ludwig Engel, Alvar Aalto, Eliel & Eero Saarinen, and many others. In addition, there are 6 UNESCO World Heritage sites located in Finland, each one with its own unique charm and history.
Other tourist attractions »
There are many places to see in Finland that don't fit easily into any one category, and this page will introduce you to a broad sample of some of the more unusual tourist attractions. Included are exhibition centres dedicated to Finland's natural mineral wealth, an art sculpture park, some of the country's most striking natural landscapes, and much more.
Finnish Toy Museum
Toys, yesterday´s favourites, attic treasures, exhibitions, memories... Dedicated to the culture of games and play, Finnish Toy Museum presents toys and play situations from the early 20th century to the present day. History and Finnish...
Ateneum Art Museum
Ateneum Art Museum houses the largest and most significant collections of art in Finland, including the best loved Finnish masterpieces. Ateneum's collections feature classics from Akseli Gallen-Kallela to Helene Schjerfbeck, in all covering the...
Olavinlinna Castle
The building of Olavinlinna, castle of St. Olaf, began in 1475. The Danish-born founder of the castle, knight Erik Axelsson Tott, decided that a powerful fortification should be build to protect the strategically important Savo region. The castle was...
J.L. Runeberg's home
Finland's national poet, Johan Ludvig Runeberg, his wife Fredrika and their sons moved to Porvoo in 1837, and to the house that now operates as their home museum in 1852.
This is Finland's fi rst home museum, opened to the public in 1882. It was...
Art Factory
At the Art Factory in Porvoo, Finland, entertainment, art and the corporate life getsa new, unique meeting point. The old factory atmosphere serves an ideal and inspiring surrounding for great leisure. This is also a perfect place for arranging...
Museum of Contemporary Art Kiasma
A lively cultural centre and meeting place, Kiasma is the place for pleasure and experience. The main aim of the pioneering museum is to provide all an easy and unforgettable access to the vibrant world of contemporary art. Successful in its mission,...
Suomenlinna Sea Fortress
Suomenlinna (Viapori/Sveaborg) fortress is one of the biggest sea fortresses in the world. Founded in 1748 and built by Augustin Ehrensvärd on islands off the coast of Helsinki. Suomenlinna one of the most popular attractions in Finland and a...
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