Finland is located in northern Europe and is one of the five Nordic countries. Finland is bordered by Sweden, Norway, Russia, and the Gulf of Finland to the south. The overall landform of Finland is characterized by high north and low south, and the inland water area accounts for 10% of the country's area.
The terrain is generally flat, among which Haltia Peak in northern Lapland, with an altitude of 1328 meters, is the highest point in Finland; the longest river in Finland is the Kemi River, which is 512 kilometers long.
The country is covered by large forests and has the largest per capita forest area in Europe, mainly red pine and spruce. Finland's severe climatic conditions, special geographical location and history make Finland have a unique snow and ice scenery, as if it is the kingdom of ice and snow in fairy tales. There are also unique polar scenery and aboriginal customs, making it a tourist attraction.
In winter, when you walk down the streets of Finland, you will see white snow. Traveling through this vast white, occasionally you will see a white hut covered with snow. Everything here is like the world of ice and snow in a fairy tale, which makes people fascinated. This is the hometown of Santa Claus and the dream land in our dreams. Standing here, it seems that I can perceive the existence of Santa Claus, quietly waiting for him to fulfill all his wishes for us.
Of course, watching the Northern Lights in Finland is also an essential activity. The mysterious and beautiful natural phenomenon of the Northern Lights mostly occurs in high magnetic latitudes. Many people say that being able to see the aurora once in a lifetime is lucky enough. When you see the aurora, all the beauty in the world will be eclipsed. There are many places in the world to see the aurora, Norway, Iceland, and of course Finland. Whenever the aurora appears, the gorgeous colors are scattered everywhere in the sky, and the beauty is estimated to be unforgettable once in a lifetime. The fairy tale world of Finland lies not in the colorful town scenery, nor in the beautiful old castles, but in the fact that it is a kingdom of ice and snow.
Although Finland, with its rather long winters, is ideal for aurora viewing, not all cold seasons are the best time to observe the aurora. If you want to be more sure of seeing the aurora during your trip, try to go in the fall. At this time, the weather in the polar circle is not fickle in autumn, there are less snow days, and clear nights are more suitable for observing the aurora.
If you yearn for the mysterious and dreamy aurora, if you want to embrace the pure white world of ice and snow, and if you want to feel the tranquility of forests and wooden houses, then you must not miss this country of dreams - Finland.