Summer greetings: a peek into the summer vibes and plans of Graniitti!

Summer is coming to its peak and it's time to take a look at how the Graniitti people have prepared to enjoy the summer and hear about their plans.

Our three experts tell us: This is how they plan to spend their summer holidays, reveal their traditions and share their absolute summer delicacies. In addition, 10 tips for unforgettable summer experiences around Finland!

Nina H. enjoys her summer vacation in a variety of ways: A trip to Italy, relaxing at home and feasting on traditional summer dishes

Nina plans to spend her summer vacation in various destinations. He heads to Italy's Calabria, South Ostrobothnia, Vierumäki and spends time at home. We asked her what is the best thing about summer, and Nina highlighted bright evenings, sun, warmth and of course summer vacation. He is especially looking forward to a trip to Italy with his family. Nina also revealed her absolute summer delicacy: new potatoes and self-smoked fish with chanterelle stew. Their summer tradition includes a delicious brita cake, which is made from fresh strawberries and has long been a Midsummer tradition.

Nina Huhtakangas
Claudia Relander

Claudia's summer vacation: Trip to Greece with friends, relaxation in the city and at the cottage

Claudia starts her summer vacation with a week-long trip to Greece with her friends. The rest of the holiday is relaxing both in the city and at the cottage. He plans to spend time with his dog, doing hobbies and seeing friends and family. Claudia is especially looking forward to the upcoming trip abroad and simple relaxation. In his opinion, the best thing about summer is not being in a hurry, camping and the sun. He mentions grilled food, strawberries and smoked fish as summer delicacies. Summer traditions have always included relaxing at a cottage on Midsummer! 

Tuomas M. conquers summer through Finland: the joy of meeting friends and the inviting smells of the grill

Tuomas plans to spend his summer vacation around Finland, meeting friends and relatives. In addition, they are planning a visit to neighboring countries. Tuomas emphasizes that the best thing about summer is the lack of haste, meeting friends and spontaneity. Now that the children have grown up, they can plan and implement the vacation from their own perspective. Tuomaks's absolute summer treat is any food prepared on the grill or in a smoker, excluding strawberry cake. Absolute summer traditions are camping, getting to know new cities in Finland, meeting a godchild's family in a new place and organizing at least one night swim in the summer.

 

Tuomas Multala

As a tip, 10 unforgettable summer experiences around Finland: Discover beautiful destinations and enjoy various summer activities!

  1. Explore the scenic national parks and hike in wonderful landscapes, such as the Koli National Park in North Karelia.
  2. Enjoy beautiful summer days at the beach or swimming in the lakes and the sea, for example on the beach of Hietaniemi in Helsinki or on the sandy beach of Yyteri in Pori.
  3. Experience Finland's rich cultural heritage by visiting historical sites in Turku Castle or Hämeenlinna's Linnavuori.
  4. Spend relaxing days in a cabin or rent a cabin in the beautiful Finnish nature from the cabin areas near Ruka or Levi.
  5. Go on a bike trip with Helsinki City Bikes and explore the beautiful scenery along the bike paths around the Pyhä Lauri Church in Espoo.
  6. Enjoy summer outdoor concerts and music events, such as Tampere's Tammerfest or Allas sea pool.
  7. Treat yourself to delicious summer food and visit local food markets or markets, such as Turku's Market Square or Helsinki's Hakaniemi Market Hall.
  8. Experience an adventure on the water by trying kayaking, snorkeling or boat trips. Kayaking on the Saimaa Canal in Lappeenranta, taking a boat trip on Näsijärvi in Tampere, or snorkeling in Töölöönlahti in Helsinki.
  9. Explore charming summer towns and enjoy their atmosphere, such as Porvoo's Old Town or the sunny streets of Naantali.
  10. Relax in the peace of nature and spend time on beautiful islands or national parks on Örö island in the Archipelago or Oulanga national park in Kuusamo.

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