Finland（芬兰） isn't on the North Pole and isn't always covered by snow. Finland is actually covered by forests and lakes. There are plenty of reindeer living in the forest and there is a wonderful tradition of making wooden toys, so maybe Father Christmas keeps a factory in Finland. In summer, kids can enjoy long, long days that never end—the nights never really get dark. The following are some interesting things to do in Helsinki, the capital of Finland.
Market Square
Start your visit at the open-air market at Market Square on the South Harbor. In summer, you can watch people selling fish and potatoes from their boats, eat a bag of fresh strawberries, or a sandwich from the Old Market Hall and sit out on the stone dock (码头) to watch the boats coming and going.
Take a boat ride
From the Market Square, there are four or five possible boat rides. You can take a boat to travel around the islands of Helsinki. Or, you can take a water bus to Helsinki Zoo.
Seurasaari
Seurasaari is only minutes from the center of Helsinki. Once you cross the bridge to the island, you'll find yourself in 18th and 19th century Finland.
