Best travel tips for summer
TOP5 Summer vacation tips for Finland and Tallinn
We've gathered 5+1 summer vacation tips for you if you're still unsure about what to do. Also, check out how to relax and unwind in just a couple of hours.
Have you already booked a mini-vacation for yourself and those with whom you share the happiest moments in life?
1. Find your way to a summer city
Cities offer a variety of flavors and sights during the summer. Change your scenery – conquer a city that's completely new to you.
What do the locals here indulge in? Where are the best spots to sit in the sun and watch passersby?
Sokos Hotels are centrally located in cities such as:
Relax in an instant: Take a moment to breathe on the rooftop terrace of Original Sokos Hotel Vaakuna or Solo Sokos Hotel Torni in Helsinki. Spot interesting places in the view and head to them next.
2. Recharge in the heart of nature
Finland has stunning national parks and nature destinations where you can enjoy peace and natural beauty.
From our hotels, you can easily take a day trip to legendary Koli National Park. You can reach the magnificent Repovesi National Park from Kouvola's Original Sokos Hotel Vaakuna. Or make Kotka's Original Sokos Hotel Seurahuone your home base and head to the slightly mystical, swampy Valkmusa National Park.
And if you love just walking on trails and swimming in natural waters, you'll adore our Break hotels located in beautiful nature destinations:
- NEW! Break Sokos Hotel Tykkimäki Resort (coming in May)
- Explore all Break hotels
- Original Sokos Hotel Vaakuna, Kouvola
- Original Sokos Hotel Seurahuone, Kotka
Relax in an instant: Pack picnic supplies on the hotel's loan bike and spend the afternoon by the lake. Did you know that you can get breakfast to-go from Break hotels if you wish?
3. Shop and get inspired
If you love shopping, it might be your favorite activity during the summer vacation too. Many of our hotels are conveniently located near shopping centers.
Take a southern trip – Original Sokos Hotel Viru, Kaubamaja, and Viru Center are all under the same roof. Tallinn's Old Town boutiques are just a short walk from the hotel.
For example, these hotels are particularly good for shopping:
- Break Sokos Hotel Flamingo, Vantaa
- Original Sokos Hotel Tripla, Helsinki
- Original Sokos Hotel Vaakuna, Vaasa
- Original Sokos Hotel Viru, Tallinn
- Original Sokos Hotel Wiklund, Turku
- Solo Sokos Hotel Lahden Seurahuone, Lahti – Loft House
Relax in an instant: Find a nice-looking café and order an iced coffee or smoothie. Observe your surroundings and listen to the sounds around you. You'll refresh surprisingly quickly by breathing quietly.
4. Swim and refresh in water
A summer vacation is perfect only when you've swum enough. And can you even return to work from annual leave if you haven't taken a dip?
We have all kinds of swimming spots – natural waters, pools, and spas. In Mikkeli, you can take a dip in a brand new sauna restaurant.
Check out which hotels and S-group restaurants offer great swimming opportunities:
- NEW! Sauna Restaurant Kaihu, Mikkeli
- Original Sokos Hotel Vaakuna, Mikkeli
- Swimming pools in Sokos Hotels
Relax in an instant: If you don't have your own sauna, take a one-night mini-vacation in your own city. Sneak into the sauna of your room or hotel and enjoy the warmth in peace.
5. Have fun and enjoy summer
Happiness is in the wonderful moments of summer.
School holidays allow for family adventures – conquer an entire amusement park! Linnanmäki in Helsinki, Särkänniemi in Tampere, Tykkimäki in Kouvola, and PowerPark near Seinäjoki are sure to be joyful day destinations.
A day at the amusement park can particularly test the strength of the adults in the family. To avoid a crisis, ensure everyone has good nights and hearty breakfasts.
Check out the hotels closest to amusement parks:
Relax in an instant: After a day of adventure, the first thing to do in the hotel room is to take off your socks and just lounge on the bed. Remember to set an alarm in case you fall asleep "just for a moment"...
5 +1 Smart Vacationer's Extra Tips
We have nearly 50 hotels from Tallinn to the fells and from Lake Finland to the west coast. Come and enjoy easy hotel life with us.
With the S-Etukortti, you get the best price for summer happiness moments at Sokos Hotels and earn Bonus by vacationing.
S-Etukortti is also good to have with you during summer vacation in Finland. Stop by S-group restaurants and enjoy dishes at customer-owner prices.
From Raflaamo, you can see menus and opening hours and make table reservations.