Best travel tips for spring
Where to Travel in spring 2025?
Spring is a time for short but relaxed holidays. Easter and Ascension Day are a nice break from everyday life, and May Day can also be nicely combined with a longer weekend.
You can find Sokos Hotels in 30 locations in Finland and the legendary Original Sokos Hotel Viru in Tallinn. Which one is your own, happy holiday hotel?
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1. Shake off the crowds
In the lap of the Maiden of Finland, the sights are endless. When you want to escape the hustle and bustle, head towards Kotka and Kouvola to breathe in the fresh spring air at Repovesi National Park. From the Lapinsalmi Bridge, Ketunlossi cable ferry, or the observation tower, you can find your own Repovesi adventure!
Also, explore Kotka's famous and award-winning parks and admire the atmosphere of the seaside town.
Original Sokos Hotel Vaakuna, Kouvola
Original Sokos Hotel Seurahuone, Kotka
2. Exploring springtime Helsinki
Put on good shoes and tour Helsinki as a tourist. Now you finally have time to visit the very places that are always overshadowed by the rush. Public transport will take you conveniently from one place to another. Take a walk in Töölönlahti, shop in Tripla or Jumbo, take a breather at Oodi and enjoy a coffee at the Market Square in honour of a sunny spring day.
3. Say hello to the Moomins and look for Alvar Aaltos
Did you know that this year marks the 80th anniversary of the Moomins? Now is the perfect time to head to Tampere to visit the world's only Moomin Museum. Spend the night right next to the museum at Solo Sokos Hotel Torni Tampere or the charming Original Sokos Hotel Villa. A short walk away, you'll also find Original Sokos Hotel Ilves, from where you can shop without even having to step outside.
From Tampere, the journey continues to Jyväskylä. Borrow a bicycle from the hotel and take an Alvar Aalto bike ride. This most renowned architect in Finland started his successful career in Jyväskylä, and there are dozens of his design works. How many can you find?
4. Relax on the shoreline
Spring wind is in store if you live in Western Finland and choose the western coastline of Finland as your travel destination. A sunny trip is a good place to start in Turku.
In Turku, you can visit the castle twice: Turku Castle and Kakola. Kakolanmäki is one of the seven hills in Turku. Until 2007, the Turku Central Prison operated there. Stop by to see the scenery!
When was the last time you visited Ruissalo? There is much more to it than Ruisrock, such as oak forests, 19th-century lace villas, the People's Park, Honkapirtti's pea soup and the Botanical Garden.
5. Spot a seal and be charmed by Kenkävero
Savonlinna offers a wonderful setting for lovers of spring urban outdoor activities. The Old Town surrounding Olavinlinna Castle is only a short walk from Original Sokos Hotel Seurahuone along the waterfront walkway, and along the way, the all-time favourite Pikku Kakkonen playground is conveniently located along the way. Within walking distance is also Sulosaari, a wonderful outdoor area in the city center with lean-tos for grilling sausages, for example. On the spring ice, you may see a seal basking in the sun.
Mikkeli is worth heading to for many reasons, but one of the most charming is probably the Kenkävero vicarage milieu, where you can sense history, taste delicious flavors and admire local products.
Original Sokos Hotel Seurahuone, Savonlinna
Original Sokos Hotel Vaakuna, Mikkeli
6. The Enchantment of Lapland
Lapland is Lapland even in the spring. It transports you to the fells, fills your backpack with incredible experiences, and takes your heart forever.
Break Sokos Hotel Levi, Kittilä
And that's not all! Nearly 50 Sokos Hotels are waiting for you!
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