The summer holiday month here is Finland is definitely July. What this means in practice is that Finns
are then totally enjoying their free time. Workplaces are empty, schools are
closed and most Finns are on the countryside…far from the cities.
Many Finns have a summer cottage near by the lake. Spending a holiday in a
cottage is a nice way to relax and have a good time with a family and friends.
There are thousands and thousands of lakes and cottages in
Finland. Majority of Finnish people live in South Finland but the summer cottages
are located all around Finland. Summer cottages are usually well equipped and
there Finns can live there “luxuriously” but close to nature. Also many overseas
visitors rent a summer cottage where they can spend their vacation in Finland.
But what
else can foreign visitors do in Finland during the summer time than spend some
time in a summer cottage? Visitors to Finland will find
that there are always plenty of things to do there. Those who love the outdoors
will discover a country just waiting to be explored, whether by foot, by
bicycle, by boat or by car. And other visitors who want explore more cultural things
can visit the museums, galleries, exhibitions or historical buildings and
monuments. And one great option is also to visit our numerous summer events and
festivals where it is possible to mingle with Finns. But whatever you decide to
do in Finland or other destinations in the world during your summer holiday, don´t
forget to relax and enjoy your free time!
And now when my
summer holiday is about to begin I want to thank all our foreign partner universities
for a great cooperation during this academic year. I really look forward to
work with you again after the summer break!
Kirsi Tolvanen
Head of
International Services
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