Home of Santa Claus

It’s no secret that Santa hails from Finland, but despite him being busiest at Christmas, he’s actually happy to be visited on any day of the year. In the northern town of Rovaniemi, children and adults alike can come to meet Santa at his workshop!

The land of a thousand lakes

Finland is pretty huge, and so much of its land isn’t actually land at all, but lakes! As you travel north from Helsinki, you’ll find yourself deep in a quiet and idyllic wilderness of nothing but forests, lakes, and a brisk, chilly breeze. Most of Finland’s lakes are in the appropriately named Lakeland area, which takes up the geographical heart of the country.

Moomins and Marimekko

Finland’s most adorable export, its cute mascots, are the Moomins. Created by Tove Jansson in the ‘40s, they have become a staple part of the Finnish identity. Then there’s of course Marimekko, the legendary design and fashion company based out of Helsinki, who have helped define the aesthetic and style of Finland.

Northern lights in Finnish Lapland

Finland is the home of Lapland, the northernmost region of the country and a place that children and adults alike flock to every winter for its miles of snow-covered forests and mountains. Lapland is regarded by almost everyone as the ultimate winter wonderland holiday location. It’s also perfect for skiing and catching a glimpse of the Northern Lights.