Saimaa Ringed Seals and Reindeer

There is no doubt that Finland has a lot of beautiful fauna. In fact, if you're looking for the main attraction in Finland, the natural environment sums it up nicely. But the Saimaa Ringed Seals and, of course, the reindeer are two exceptionally beautiful and rare species of wildlife that are a must-see.

Lake Saimaa in Finland is the only place where it is possible to see Saimaa Ringed Seals, which are arguably the rarest seals in the entire world. They have a small population of about 300 and are a captivating sight that you must see when you are there. These inland seals have recovered some of their numbers since they were shut off from the sea in Lake Saimaa during the Ice Age, but they're still in danger, making the chance to view them a truly wonderful one.

The reindeer, though not quite as rare, is a magnificent animal that lives in Finland. Seeing reindeer, whether as part of your Christmas celebration or when exploring Lapland, is definitely something that all holiday travelers should put on their bucket lists. In Northern Lapland, reindeer have a long history of association with the Sámi people. After being domesticated and herded, reindeer were first hunted. Because of this, although reindeer are allowed to roam freely in Finnish Lapland, none of them are genuinely in the wild. Instead, they are all owned by someone. Visit a reindeer farm in Finland to discover more about these fascinating creatures. Take a reindeer sleigh ride, stroll the reindeer, or practice yoga with the reindeer! Those animals can be considered as one of the Reasons to Visit Finland.