Anastasia Vsplyshka
Finland-2019 is pleased to offer a wide range of opportunities – for lovers of outdoor activities and sports, for romantics and dreamers, for fans of any music (jazz, rock, etc.) and dance, gourmet and just for those who want to have a great summer vacation!
So, what sports events are expected in the country in the summer? You can take part in:
- various running marathons: Helsinki Half Marathon 2019 (8 June), Paavo Nurmi Marathon (17 August, Turku), Helsinki Marathon + 10 km 2019 (24 August), Midnight Run Helsinki (31 August 2019);
- bicycle races: Royal Cycling (7 July, Lahti);
- autorally: Neste Rally Finland (1-4 August, Jyväskylä – Central Finland).
Do you wish something unusual? Then you shouldn’t miss:
- Trollingträff Åland – Salmon trolling contest 2019 (5-8 June). Lucky anglers will be awarded!;
- Viaporin Tuoppi – the biggest race for wooden sailboats in Europe (17 August, Suomenlinna – Helsinki).
Where to go for those who prefer a relaxing holiday? Let’s see:
- Wilderness Canoeing Adventure in Nuuksio National Park (June 1, 8, 15, 21, 27, 29 + July 4, 6, 11, 13, 16, 18, 20, 23, 25, 27, 30 + August 1, 3, 6, 8, 10, 13, 15, 17, 22, 24, 29, 31 – Helsinki);
- Seurasaari Midsummer bonfires on the island-reserve = nature, music, complete relaxation (21 June);
- Berry/Mushroom Picking in Nuuksio 2019 (July 12, 17, 19, 24, 26, 31 + August 2,7,9, 14,16, 21, 23,30).
Music lovers also will not be bored – they will find an abundance of classic, jazz, rock and other music events & festivals:
- Helsinki concerts of Lenny Kravitz (1 June), ZZ Top (4 June), Backstreet Boys (5 June), Julio Iglesias (12 June), Sting (13 June), Muse (18 June), Bob Dylan (24 June), Ed Sheeran (23 July), The Offspring (25 July),
- performance of the piano virtuoso Denis Matsuev (16 June, Helsinki);
- Tampere Guitar Festival (3-9 June);
- Tuska Festival 2019 – for those who adore heavy metal (28-30 June, Helsinki);
- Helsinki Chamber Music Festival 2019 (3-6 July);
- Ruisrock (5-7 July, Turku);
- Turku Music Festival (8-22 August, Turku);
- Etno-Espa 2019 – sounds of folk music (5-14 August);
- Flow Festival 2019 (9-11 August, Helsinki);
- Viapori Jazz 2019 (20-24 August, Suomenlinna – Helsinki).
Would you like to dance? Welcome to:
- Kaktus-festivaali – dance festival (5 June);
- Helsinki Samba Carnaval 2019 (7-9 June).
And yet – festivals for gourmets and beer lovers:
- Taste of Helsinki (14-17 June);
- New Potato Festival (15-16 June, Turku);
- Craft Beer Helsinki 2019 (4-6 July);
- Mänttä Food Festival (30-31 August, Tampere).
So, let’s study the detailed calendar of Finnish summer holidays and festivals-2019 and choose the appropriate option.
Have a wonderful summer holidays!
Such gorgeous views! Summer in Finland must be lovely!
Very happy about your kind words!!! Yeah, adore Finnish summers!!!
Breath taking beauty, great job
Very happy about your high mark, thank you so much for stopping by!!!
Wow! So many opportunities here! Great post
Thank you so much for your kind words!!!
Thank you so much for stopping by & your high appreciation!!!
They are preparing a huge event. People will be able to have fun all year long.
Yeah, and it’s quite difficult for me to choose where to go. It’s so pity that it’s impossible to be everywhere!!!
Beautiful pictures, dear Anastasia … you are the real tourist guide for Scandinavia
Very glad that you appreciated my photos!!! Thank you so much for your compliment!!!
Very nice photos you send.Thank you.
Very glad that you liked my photos of Suomi!!!
as always wonderful pictures and a great experience with the possible tourist visit to Finland!!!!
Thank you very much for such high mark of my post, it’s very nice!!!
You are most welcome! Hopefully spring has arrived for you (we are still waiting for spring in Maryland)
Very nice colorful photos and a lot of info.
Thank you so much for your wonderful comment, very glad that you enjoyed my post + photos!!!
Wow these are all incredible photos, such beauty. Would love to see it in person.
Thank you so much for this very nice reply!!! Wish that your dream will come true!!!