Seurasaari Island, one of the most beautiful attractions of Helsinki, is a renowned museum area and popular outdoor recreation. People can catch a glimpse of the Finnish way of life by watching the beautiful cottages and manors of Seurasaari Island. It is perfect place for walkers and sun worshippers.
It is noted from the history of Seurasaari Island that in the 1880's it was common among people of Helsinki to have memorable picnics in the island. In those days Seurasaari Island was known as Fölis, which was a Swedish name. With the rising popularity of the island, it got the present Finnish name, Seurasaari, which literally means that people will always find company in
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the island.
There are a number of attractions in Seurasaari Island. The open-air museum of Seurasaari houses diverse artifacts from the various provinces of Finland. The museum has some 87 well preserved buildings. The beach of Seurasaari Island is a hot destination in the island and it even has separate swimming sections for both men and women. People can also play a game of Kyykkä in Seurasaari Island.
Seurasaari Island beckons people from various parts of the world and nature lovers will surely admire the tame ducks, geese, swans and small squirrels of the island.
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