For a unique experience of European wilderness, plan a trip to Finland during Christmas vacations. The country is full of glacier lakes, excellent monuments depicting the rich architectural heritage of the country, lovely parks and dense forests. Friendly people and excellent accommodations enhance tourism in the country. Helsinki is the national capital that boasts of excellent museums, art galleries, lovely parks and interesting architecture. The Kiasma Museum of Contemporary Art features works of domestic and international artists from the 1960s to the present times. The Helsinki Zoo, the Linnanmaki Amusement Park, The Ateneum, the Seurasaari Open-Air Museum and the market square are the other attractions of the city. Visit the medieval churches and quaint fishing villages in the Aland Islands. On your Christmas vacations in Finland, take a trip to Savonlinna that houses one of the best medieval castles in Scandinavia. The city also offers excellent cruising opportunities and you may also have a look at the gorgeous Rauhalinna Villa. Enjoy a relaxed Christmas vacations in Tempere. The foremost tourist attraction of the city is the Sarkanniemi Amusement Park that houses over 30 carnivals rides, a revolving restaurant atop a 125-meter high observation tower, a dolphinarium, a zoo and a planetarium. A visit to the Lenin Museum, the Moominvalley Museum and the Museum of Dolls & Costumes is a must on your Tampere tours during Finland Christmas vacations. You must also include in your itinerary a visit to the ancient city of Turku whose castle is the most beautiful historic structure in the country. The Turku Cathedral is another must-see site in the city and it is the national shrine of the Evangelical-Lutheran Church of Finland. You can stay in any of the beautifully decorated hotels, inns and bed & breakfast establishments when you visit the cities of Finland on your Christmas vacations. Don't forget to shop for gifts in the shops most of which offer special discounts during Christmas time. On Travour, you will get detailed information on the following Christmas vacation destinations across the world: