Rental motorhome tour Finland

Hidden in the far North, a hidden treasure is waiting to be discovered: Finland! Or Suomi: 'Land of lakes and marshes'. If you have already seen and experienced a lot and want something different, it is time to explore Finland. Finland is a land of strong contrasts. In summer the beautiful Midnight Sun where the sun does not set at all in the north. The opposite happens in winter and the sun disappears for months. During the darkness of winter, with a little luck, the spectacular Northern Lights become visible and create a magical light show of colors.

The peaceful country is especially to be admired for one of the world's last pure wildernesses, where you can experience untouched and vast nature with its rare wildlife. In one of the country's 35 national parks, you have a chance to spot moose, reindeer, bears, wolves and perhaps lynx, for example. But besides the beautiful wildlife and stunning nature with hilly peninsulas, deep blue lakes (more than 180,000), enchanting snow plains and pristine green pine forests, there are also picturesque villages and colorful markets to visit.

A wonderful country for many activities, such as canoeing, swimming, fishing, endless walks or bike rides or in winter a dog sled ride. Explore the blue maze of a thousand sparkling lakes and rivers in Lakeland, the world's largest archipelago of beautiful islands on the Baltic Sea in Archipelago and the fairytale winter wonderland in Lapland. In addition, the atmospheric city of Helsinki buzzes with activity and friendliness which is also worth a visit. Festivals are held, there is beautiful design to admire, you can eat delicious food and the fascinating culture is alive everywhere. This country has something for everyone.

If you are going to Finland, it is wise to choose in advance what you want to see of the country. To make the most of your trip if you don't have too much time, we recommend focusing on one or two of the four regions; Helsinki region, Lakeland, Archipelago and Lapland. You can pick up your motorhome in Hyvinkää just a little above the capital Helsinki to explore this city and its surroundings or for a scenic route through Lakeland or Archipelago. You can also pick up your motorhome in the north in Rovaniemi to admire the unforgettable Lapland. Thanks to the unique right of public access that applies everywhere in Scandinavia, you can camp anywhere.

Northern Finland

Europe's last untouched wilderness can be found in northern Finland. Vast forests, countless lakes and rugged mountains light up in the glow of the Northern Lights or the warm glow of the Midnight Sun. This part of the country is also home to part of Lapland and stretches from Norway to Russia. Anyone talking about Lapland quickly thinks of the mysterious Northern Lights and the breathtaking snow-covered winter wonderland. But here you can also very well spot reindeer or even visit Santa Claus who lives here in Rovaniemi. Rovaniemi is the capital of the region and lies at the Arctic Circle.

Besides Santa Claus, the Sami also live in northern Finland. These are the indigenous inhabitants of Lapland and still have their own unique traditions and customs. They even have their own language, but it is still spoken by very few people. The center of Sami culture is in Inari, where an outdoor area can be visited in the summer.

Northern Finland has a continental climate with very cold winters. But not only is this a beautiful destination in winter, it is also a beautiful destination in summer where the sun above the Arctic Circle does not set around June 21. This is the period of the midnight sun with its endless long summer days. The midsummer festival Juhannus is celebrated every year on the first Saturday after June 19 with bonfires and outdoor festivals. The autumn season is perhaps less well known, but is at least as spectacular with its thousands of discolored trees. Around the Arctic Circle, there are many trees whose leaves do not fall off at once, but first slowly change color. As a result, the entire landscape is covered in a green, yellow, orange and red glow. In autumn, which the Finns themselves call Ruska, almost all of them go out into nature. There is a lot to do, such as canoeing, rafting, supping, boating, fishing, hiking, biking or relaxing in the Finnish sauna. In fact, Finland has more saunas in the country than cars, so plenty of choice.

Eastern Finland

Eastern Finland borders Russia. In this part lies the Saimaa Lake District and is also called the "land of a thousand lakes. It is a maze of natural waterways with many lakes and islands covered with forests. A popular vacation area with many opportunities for excursions on the water, such as canoeing, swimming, boat rides or nice walks along the water. Mikkeli is the capital of Eastern Finland and is located on a tributary of Lake Saima.

East of the Lake District on the border with Russia is the Karelia region. A rugged area with many fast-flowing rivers and beautifully overgrown hills. This region is home to one of the most beautiful natural areas in the east of the country: the Koli National Park. Located around Lake Pielinen with dense forests, you will find exactly the Finnish landscape, as you undoubtedly envision.

In northern Eastern Finland on beautiful Lake Kallavesi lies the interesting port town of Kuopio. The town has its own dialect and is home to the country's official religion, the Finnish Orthodox Church. It is a great base for enjoying the surrounding nature and deep blue lakes.

Southern Finland

Most Finns live in southern Finland. Due to the vast nature and large areas of impenetrable forests, hilly islands and beautiful lakes, it is not really noticeable and you can also experience peace and quiet in this part.

The cozy capital Helsinki is easy to combine with the most beautiful natural areas of southern Finland. Northwest of Helsinki is the protected Nuuksio National Park with a typical Finnish landscape of green forests, sparkling lakes and in summer full of wild raspberries and blueberries. A little further north south of the town of Forssa are two national parks; Liesjärvi and Torronsuo. In the Liesjärvi national park you can still hike through real primeval forests with Norwegian spruce, birch and Scots pine, while the Torronsuo national park consists mainly of high moorland with sometimes up to 10 meters thick moss. On the southwest coast are hilly rocky islands with Turku as Finland's most important and also oldest city. It is located at the mouth of the Aurar River and its historic center with its old houses form a medieval market in the summer months where various crafts are performed.