Looking for the perfect summer holiday: Finland versus Sweden

Holiday Sweden summer or
holiday Finland summer?!

..what would you like to choose? And how would you like to travel? We offer trips as a self-drive with your own car, as a fly-drive or as a small group trip with a driver.
The latter is especially nice for families whose father or mother, who is always behind the wheel, does not have to drive. Suitable for groups of up to 8 people. You nominate a group yourself or you register as a participant for a group trip.

Let's look at the differences between Finland and Sweden in the summer period. Of course, we can never be 'complete' here about the differences and similarities between these two countries.

Midsummer Eve celebrations in Finland and Sweden

The Midsummer Night celebrations in Finland and Sweden have many similarities, but there are also some differences due to cultural traditions and local customs.

In Finland, Midsummer is known as " Juhannus " and is celebrated on the Saturday between June 20 and 26. It is one of the most important holidays of the year in Finland. During Juhannus, Finns often gather at summer houses in the countryside, near lakes or by the sea. It is considered a time to celebrate summer, often with activities such as barbecues, sauna visits, decorating the houses with flowers and attending traditional dances and games. Lighting bonfires is also an important part of the celebration.

In Sweden, Midsummer is celebrated on the Friday closest to June 21, the longest day of the year. This festival is known as " Midsommar ". It is one of the most beloved traditions in Sweden. As in Finland, houses are decorated with flowers, and people gather at summer houses, lakes or public parks. Dancing around the maypole (midsummer pole) is a central element of the celebration. Sweden often celebrates Midsommar with traditional dishes such as herring, potatoes, salmon and strawberries. It is also common to drink "snaps", spirits such as aquavit, during the celebration.

Both celebrations revolve around celebrating summer , community and being outdoors, but the details of the festivities may differ due to regional traditions and cultural preferences.