Former textile factories in Tampere, Finland (photo © hidden europe).
Former textile factories in Tampere, Finland (photo © hidden europe).
From Sweden to St Petersburg
This journey starts in northern Sweden and tracks around the northern edge of the Gulf of Bothnia to reach Finnish territory. On the long journey south, we take in Finland’s three largest provincial cities (Tampere, Oulu and Turku). But there’s more than city streets on this fine trip: you’ll see lakes and forests aplenty and learn a thing or two about Finland’s history.
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Whether you are making a long grand tour or just planning a couple of weekend breaks, Europe by Rail is the perfect guide. The book describes over 50 key routes in detail. Together, they span mainland Europe and – brand new for this 16th edition – now also the British Isles. Find out more about the guidebook below.
