Best Travel Tips for Winter
Where to Travel in Winter 2025?
Ski, enjoy cultural experiences, or simply take a city break and enjoy the beautiful Finnish winter.
You can find Sokos Hotels in 30 locations across Finland and the legendary Original Sokos Hotel Viru in Tallinn. Which one is your own, happiness-inducing holiday hotel?
1. Koli, the Chamonix of Finland
Koli is etched in the minds of skiers as a center offering snow-covered forests, stunning landscapes, varied terrains, and thrilling slopes. The highest and longest slopes in southern Finland, along with snowy trails and proximity to nature, make Koli a favorite winter destination for many.
Koli's ski slopes offer the longest runs and the greatest elevation difference in southern Finland. The varied and undulating slopes in Finland's most beloved national landscape are Koli's hallmark.
Break Sokos Hotel Koli and Break Sokos Hotel Koli Kylä
2. Höyhensaari in Joensuu
Is the winter darkness getting to you – don't feel like moving a muscle? We recommend a trip to Joensuu by the Pielisjoki river. Original Sokos Hotel Kimmel and the Superior X room with a King Size bed will take you to Höyhensaari in no time.
And if you start feeling like doing something, you can indulge in Kimmel Spa, the evening restaurant Las Palmas, nearby jogging trails, and Joensuu's attractions.
Original Sokos Hotel Kimmel, Joensuu
3. Tahko is Surprisingly Close
The central location of Break Sokos Hotel Tahko allows easy access from every corner of Finland – you don't have to spend the whole day traveling by car.
Tahko's slopes are suitable for families, beginners, and those seeking more thrilling skiing – the area's diverse activities, services, and relaxed atmosphere guarantee a successful holiday experience in the heart of Finland's fourth-largest ski resort.
Break Sokos Hotel Tahko, Tahkovuori
4. Bomba Offers Spa or Trails
Bomba offers excellent outdoor activities and luxurious spa services. Bomba is a unique winter holiday destination. Right next to the hotel, you can enjoy sledding, skiing, ice skating, snowshoeing, and kicksledding in winter.
After outdoor activities, the warm waters, whirlpools, special saunas, and experience showers of Spa Bomba crown the day.
Break Sokos Hotel Bomba, Nurmes
5. Hand in Hand to Tallinn
For those hungry for romance, we recommend the enchanting beauty of Tallinn. Everyday life quickly fades away as you walk hand in hand in the old town, where numerous cafes and restaurants invite you to indulge.
There are plenty of historical gems to explore, such as Kadriorg Park, Toompea Castle, Alexander Nevsky Cathedral, and Town Hall Square. The Patkuli viewing platform offers a stunning view over old Tallinn.
Original Sokos Hotel Viru, Tallinn
And that's not all! There are 46 Sokos Hotels waiting for you in Finland and one in Tallinn.