A slideshow of the best shots of our summer photo contest shows the beauty of Finnish nature and the joy of summer activities.
Photo: Frans Botha
The best shots of our summer photo contest show the beauty of Finnish nature in the summertime – not forgetting the joy of summer activities.
Summer is turning to autumn in Finland, so it is time to look back and reminisce the warm sunny days. We asked our readers to send us great summer photos of Finland on our Facebook page, and we were simply amazed by the number and quality of the photos we received. From magnificent nature scenery to relaxing cottage life, from city sights to festival ambience, the photos definitely showed the best sides of the Finnish summer. Check out the slideshow below!
The best of thisisFINLAND’s summer photo contest
Mahnala Photo by Jani Vienonen
Vaasa Photo by Alexander Horn
Imatra Photo by Anna Brady
Åland Photo by Denisse Islas
Rock The Beach festival in Helsinki Photo by Stefanie Haas
Utsjoki Photo by Jasmine Lappalainen
Rovaniemi Photo by Jasmine Lappalainen
Utraslahti, Punkaharju Photo by Jonas Burow
Jyväskylä Photo by Ronan Browne
Vantaa Photo by Pirja Paasilahti
Lapland Photo by Chiming Zhang
Savonlinna Photo by Frans Botha
Mahnala Photo by Jani Vienonen
Vaasa Photo by Alexander Horn
Imatra Photo by Anna Brady
Åland Photo by Denisse Islas
Rock The Beach festival in Helsinki Photo by Stefanie Haas
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