Finland
Land of a thousand lakes
Welcome to Finland
A land of endless evergreen forests, Moomins, brutalist architecture, and Lapland – home of Santa Claus. Finland is, in many ways, a magical fairy tale land itching to be explored. Its people are good, healthy, helpful, and kind. Its landscape is a blend of green and blue – a thousand lakes and forests to get comfortably lost in. And Finland is a draw for travel no matter the time of year. Summer is warm with plenty to do, and winter has Lapland, skiing, and the Northern Lights.
Travel tips
Best sights in Finland
Helsinki (capital)
The capital of Finland is a blend of baroque and brutalist architecture, and full of some of the friendliest people you’ll ever meet. The range of good Finnish food and coffee available is wonderful.
Rovaniemi (Santa Claus Village) (810km from Helsinki)
Rovaniemi is the only place on Earth where you can actually meet Santa Claus while he’s busy working away in his workshop. It’s also a great place to see the Northern Lights.
Nuuksio National Park (42km from Helsinki)
Finland has 40 national parks, and Nuuksio is one of the best. It’s not far from the capital and is made up almost completely of forests and lakes. A quiet wilderness paradise.
Suomenlinna (4km from Helsinki)
An incredible sea fortress spanning six islands within the area of Helsinki. Suomenlinna is a UNESCO World Heritage site and also an ideal place to explore and take a picnic.
Savonlinna (334km from Helsinki)
A gorgeous little town in the very heart of Finland’s Lakeland. Savonlinna is home to Olavinlinna, a fortress which dates back to the 15th century and is full of historic museums.
Turku (167km from Helsinki)
A dynamic city which sits on the Aura River. At the mouth of the river is a medieval fortress simply known as Turku castle. It’s also a great town for foodies, with its massive range of restaurants.
Where to go
Map of Finland
Map of Finland

Europe (Finland)

Europe (Finland)
Best time to visit
When to visit Finland very much depends on what you like getting up to. April-August is ideal if you like longer days and warmer temperatures, and the city comes to life in the summer when locals make the most of the weather in outside cafes and bars.
However, if you love seeing cities covered in snow or getting stuck in to winter activities then December-March is ideal.
Practical info
Posts from Finland
Posts from Finland
10 best Finnish food in Helsinki
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How to spend a perfect one day in Helsinki
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