List of lakes of Finland - Wikipedia
Most lakes in Finland are small, but there are 309 lakes or reservoirs larger than 10 km². There are about 5600 lakes in Finland that are larger than 0.1 km² (10 hectares or 100'000 square metres), and 187,888 lakes larger than five ares (500 square metres / 5,382 sq.ft.).
Finnish Lakeland - Wikipedia
Finnish Lakeland or Finnish lake district (Finnish: Järvi-Suomi, "Lake Finland", Swedish: Insjöfinland) is the largest of the four landscape regions into which the geography of Finland is divided. The hilly, forest-covered landscape of the lake plateau is dominated by drumlins and by long sinuous eskers .
10 Most Beautiful Lakes in Finland – Touropia Travel
Mar 4, 2024 · By some estimates, Finland has just shy of 200,000 lakes, so it’s no surprise that they play key roles in Finnish culture and recreation. The beautiful lakes are a great place to experience a steaming hot sauna, Finland’s most famous export.
Lakeland in Finland | Visit Finland
Finland is known as the land of a thousand lakes and most of them are located in Lakeland. These clean, freshwater lakes provide an excellent opportunity for year-round activities, from kayaking and swimming in the summer to ice-skating and cross-country skiing in the winter.
Finnish Lakeland Visiting Guide - Vive Finlandia
A symphony of tranquillity and beauty, Finnish lakes are not just bodies of water; they are the heartbeat of the country’s natural rhythm. As you follow the Land of a Thousand Lakes Route, you will be captivated by the charm of these serene waters …
Saimaa - Wikipedia
Saimaa (/ ˈ s aɪ m ɑː / SY-mah, Finnish: [ˈsɑi̯mɑː]; Swedish: Saimen) is a lake located in the Finnish Lakeland area in southeastern Finland. With a surface area of approximately 4,279 square kilometres (1,652 sq mi), it is the largest lake in Finland, and the fourth-largest natural freshwater lake in Europe .
The 10 Largest Lakes in Finland - WorldAtlas
Jul 23, 2018 · Lake Saimaa, the largest lake in Finland. Finland is known as "the land of a thousand lakes" due to the large amount of lakes in the country; over 187,000 lakes can be found in Finland. Statistically, there are about 26 lakes for every single person in the country.
Five one-of-a-kind lakes in Finland | Visit Finland
Most lakes in Finland are in Lakeland – obviously – but they can be found in every part of the country. These are five unique lakes that have something exceptional to them; how they were formed, the role they play in culture or the clear water that flows in them.
Finland Lakes: List Of The 10 Best Lakes To Explore in 2023
Jun 20, 2023 · Finland often referred to as the land of a thousand lakes is a beautiful Nordic country, located in Northern Europe. Its beauty in the form of its pristine forests, the spectacular Finland lakes, and the contemporary cities, all attracts tourists from far and wide.
Lakeland – FINLAND, NATURALLY
Thanks to the latest Ice Age, Finland has a huge amount of water: these days we have almost 188 000 lakes or ponds! The biggest ones are lake Saimaa in Eastern Finland, lake Inari in Lapland, lake Päijänne in the South and lake Oulujärvi near the city of Oulu.