Beautiful western Finland is a haven for sports enthusiast thanks to its close proximity to the sea, rivers and lakes. Summertime sees many take to the water with many different kinds of water sports such as sailing, canoeing, fishing and swimming to try out. Additionally, this region boasts excellent golf courses, football, tennis, badminton, and volleyball facilities. Wintertime brings many opportunities for ice-skating and ice hockey, and many enjoy cross-country skiing. In mid-winter lakes and the sea freezes over, making for new adventures on skis, with many also enjoying ice swimming fishing.

Relaxing pastimes also abound in the region, among which is the Finnish passion for music and dancing. Many music festivals take place in open-air arenas and evenings of music and dance throughout summer are very popular. As the autumnal months set in, many Finns enjoy picking mushrooms and berries, as the leaves turn golden before the winter months.