Excursions in Southern Finland

• Hämeenlinna: Sibelius and the Land of a 1000 Lakes
  Just 100km north of Helsinki lies Finland’s oldest inland city, Hämeenlinna. We take you to the birthplace of the famous Finnish composer Jean Sibelius, show you the beautiful nature outlooks and the medieval castle. Hämeenlinna is located along one of the major lakes and waterways in Finland and upon request we take you on an idyllic boat cruise (summer months only).
  
  
• Porvoo: old town with idyllic wooden houses
  The old wooden town of Porvoo is colourful, very picturesque and one of the most visited sights in Southern Finland. You can reach Porvoo by bus from Helsinki in about 1 hour, and in addition, we can offer you a visit to a historical manor house or a cruise back to Helsinki through the famous archipelago.
  
  
• Turku: the former capital
  Turku has recently celebrated its 775th birthday and is therefore the oldest town in Finland. Along the banks of the river Aura are many interesting sights for you to explore: the Cathedral, the medieval castle, the Great Market and the Old Market Hall as well as countless museums. Turku is especially famous for its Christmas Market in December.
  
  
• Tammisaari & Hanko
  Finland´s sunny south! On this tour you will visit the beautiful old wooden town of Tammisaari as well as the majestic Hanko, the southernmost tip of Finland.
  
  
• Ainola & Lake Tuusula
  Visit the home of famous composer Jean Sibelius and see experience the beauty of Lake Tuusula, which has inspired so many Finnish artists.
  
  
• Hvitträsk & Fiskars: architecture and handicrafts along the Old Kings Road
  There are many attractions along the Old Kings Road in Southern Finland. Amongst them is the former architects´ home Hvitträsk, built in national romantic style, now housing a unique museum. The village of Fiskars is home to a co-operative of designers and artists who live and work in historical ironworks and arrange popular exhibitions.