The most beautiful parks and gardens Southern Finland Province

Created in 1893, this wonderful winter garden is a veritable oasis. Surrounded by lush, exotic plants, visitors are tempted to sit at pretty wrought-iron tables to savor the peace of the place. The beauty of the cacti, azaleas and palms that invade the glass and steel greenhouse, while listening to the lapping of the fountain... If the season is right, stroll through the formal garden that borders the greenhouse to breathe in the scent of roses.

This district, built around a bay, is a great place to stroll, to breathe in the sea air and admire the unique blend of modern architecture and soothing natural surroundings. Helsinkians call it the Smurfs or Legoland district, because of its multicolored, geometric buildings from the 1980s and 1990s. The whole area is reminiscent of a vacation village, but not unpleasant. There are also a few wooden sculptures dedicated to children's cultural awakening and a playground.

Europe's largest aquatic park. In the winter, only the indoor swimming pool is open. The small hill outdoors allows you to enjoy the joys of alpine skiing. Cross-country skiing is also available. In summer, indoor and outdoor swimming pools are open.

Created in 1989, it extends over 5,000 ha, largely marine - 90% of the surface area -, there are no less than 600 islands and islets. Ornithologists and the simply curious will appreciate it. In addition to a wide variety of birds, deer and, if you are lucky, moose can be seen here. You can hike or go boating or canoeing. Campfires are available for grilling sausages, marshmallows or bivouacking.

Torronsuo Mire National Park is one of the largest and most impressive marshes in Southern Finland, covering an area of 30 km². It is an ideal destination for a multitude of outdoor activities (short hiking trails, or trails ranging from 5 to 15 kilometres, marked cross-country ski trails). With its tracks built on the marshes, this park is a good place to observe migratory birds, several species of which stop to rest on the mud, such as cranes and geese.