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Finland is a Northern European nation bordering Sweden, Norway and Russia. Its capital, Helsinki, occupies a peninsula and surrounding islands in the Baltic Sea. Helsinki is home to the 18th-century sea fortress Suomenlinna, the fashionable Design District and diverse museums. The Northern Lights can be seen from the country’s Arctic Lapland province, a vast wilderness with national parks and ski resorts.
When arriving in Finland, chances are you’ll be landing in Helsinki. Even if not, you’ll notice all corners of the country are connected. Finland is a large and sparsely populated country, but getting from point A to B is no hassle – everything runs like clockwork. Transport networks by air, rail, road and water are comprehensive and reliable.
You can get around by plane, bus, car, train, steamship, cruise ship, bicycle, skis or sleigh. We recommend you take your time and choose the most environmentally friendly options. Slow travel is the best way to travel.
Finland is a hidden gem tucked into the far up North. It is a treasure waiting to be discovered. You will find thousands of reasons to fall in love with Finland; the people, arctic adventures and secrets. And four distinct seasons that continue to call you back. When you think you have seen and experiences it all, then it is time to explore Finland.
1. Finland is the world's happiest country
2. Finland's population is only slightly bigger than Norway
3. But Oslo is slightly bigger than Helsinki
4. Almost half of Finland's foreign population lives in Helsinki
5. The Finnish language is totally different from the Scandinavian languages
6. All Finns learn Swedish at secondary school
7. Finns are the world's biggest coffee drinkers
8. There are 187,888 lakes in Finland
9. Finns don't fill silences
10. Breakfast is a savoury affair
11. The Moomins are Finnish
12. Most Finnish children have two birthday parties
13. Finland is sauna mad
14. 74% of the country is forested
15. Angry Birds originated in Finland
16. Suomi is Finnish for Finland
The best time to visit Finland is generally during the summer months of June, July and August, when the climate is warmest, the days are longest and the blossoming landscape at its prettiest. It's also when tourist facilities and transport services operate at full steam.
1. Suomenlinna Fortress
2. Kauppatori (Market Square) and Esplanadi
3. Rovaniemi and the Arctic
4. Helsinki Churches
5. Go Skiing or Ride a Dogsled
6. Shop and Browse in the Design District
7. Watch the Northern Lights
8. Åland Archipelago
9. Turku
10. Porvoo
11. Lake Saimaa and Savonlinna
12. Vaasa
13. Tampere
14. Lemmenjoki National Park
15. Oulu
16. Hameenlinna
1. Karjalanpiirakka (rice pies)
2. Ruisleipa (rye bread)
3. Leipajuusto (bread cheese)
4. Kalakukko (fish pie)
5. Korvapuusti (cinnamon buns)
6. Lihapullat (Finnish meatballs)
7. Graavilohi (cured salmon)
8. Mustikkapiirakka (blueberry pie)
9. Salmiakki (salty liquorice)
10. Poronkaristys (sauteed reindeer)
