Turkey Embassy in Finland
Information about Turkey Embassy in Finland
Address
Puistokatu 1B A3, 00140 Helsinki, Finland
Contact Number
00 358 9 681 10 30
Website
http://helsinki.emb.mfa.gov.tr
The Embassy of Turkey in Finland is in Helsinki, which is the capital of Finland. The Turkish Embassy plays a significant role in representing the Turkish Government through its services and assistance. The embassy welcomes the citizens of Finland and assists them throughout the process of applying for and obtaining a Turkey visa. Along with passport and visa services the Turkish Embassy helps them with specific information such as contact number and document required to travel or reside in Turkey.
Turkish citizens traveling to Finland or residing in the country can avail the services offered by the Turkish Embassy. Major land of Finland is occupied by a thousand lakes and thriving forests which contributes to the country’s natural beauty and surreal landscape. The Northern European country offers endless tourist spots and here’s a list of a few of them.
Rovaniemi
The spectacular city of Rovaniemi, with all its thriving beauty and natural landscape undoubtedly, allures the travellers. Rovaniemi is famous for being the hometown of Santa Claus village which offers various tourist attractions such as reindeer rides and a lot of fun for kids and adults. The city is more popular for the northern lights or Aurora Borealis, which appear from late August to April. Besides, the city also offers various tourist attractions such as the Local Heritage Museum, Arctic Garden and Roskie Water Activity Centre.
Suomenlinna
The majestic and centuries-old Castle of Finland or Suomenlinna is a must-visit wonder located along the coast of Helsinki, Finland. It encompasses 8 islands and a few of them are interconnected through bridges. The mainland is home to a fortress built by Sweden during the 18th century. Considering the historical importance and unique value of the Suomenlinna Fortress, it was added to the list of UNESCO World Heritage Sites in 1991. Travellers can enjoy visiting the colourful houses, the Museum of War, the prison of the island, etc.
Finnish Lakeland
The best place to reconnect with nature and find paradise on earth is by visiting the Lake District or Finnish Lakeland. 25% of the Lakeland is occupied by lakes and it has over 55,000 lakes. The Autumn and Summer seasons are the ideal months to travel to the Finnish Lakeland. Travellers can enjoy visiting the Balancing Rock by walking in the middle of the forest for 1-2 Km or enjoy the Punkaharju Ridge Area with scenic Lakeland area. Savonlinna, Oulanka National Park and Lake Paijanne are a few other tourist places to visit in Lakeland.
Northern Lights
The Aurora Borealis (northern lights) attract more tourists to Finland. Rovaniemi, Muonio, Kemi, Ivalo, Levi, Kakslauttanen and Saariselkä in Finland are a few of the best spots to watch the spectacular northern lights. Finland is located close to the Arctic Circle territory, and the northern lights activity is observed in Finland for 200 nights around the year. Usually, the northern lights season in Finland starts in late August and ends in April. A few places in Finland offer glass igloos, glass villas and tree houses to watch the northern lights.
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Travellers visiting Finland are advised to check for the recent weather conditions and northern lights alert before booking their trip. Finland the country of lakes, overflows with abundant natural beauty, various tourist attractions and snow-covered cities offering an extraordinary travel experience.