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Your Official Finland Travel Guide

Discover Finland's unique characteristics and distinct seasons by exploring the Helsinki, Coast & Archipelago, Lakeland and Lapland regions.

Discovering Finnish landscape: Koli

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Places to go

Learn more about Finland's Lapland region and organize a trip to experience the Northern Lights and its eight seasons.

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Lapland

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Learn more about Finland's Lakeland region and have a unique Finnish travel experience surrounded by forests and water.

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Lakeland

Learn more about the Helsinki region of Finland and discover the capital city's architecture, saunas, food and culture.

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Helsinki region

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Fall in love with the easy-going Nordic lifestyle and friendly locals in Helsinki, the capital of the happiest country in the world.

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Helsinki, the capital of Finland

Discover the islands, national parks and towns of the Coast and Archipelago region during your trip to Finland.

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Coast and Archipelago

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Plan a vacation to explore Finland's great outdoors and see its beautiful national parks, forests, lakes and wildlife.

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Nature in Finland

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Find the perfect accommodations for your vacation in Finland, whether you'd like a glass hut under the Northern Lights or a traditional cottage by a lake.

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Places to stay

Discover the top things to do in Finland's four regions: Coast & Archipelago, Lapland, Lakeland and Helsinki.

Seven reasons why you can find happiness in Finland

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Things to do

Need some inspiration for your trip to Finland? Check out these sample journeys with suggestions for what to see, eat and do.

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Curated journeys

Each season and region of Finland offers something new to do – whether you’re looking for peace and quiet or adrenaline-filled adventures.

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Things to do by season

Explore some of the many things to do in Finland. Whether you’re into outdoor adventures or modern design, Finland has an activity for every taste and budget.

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Here's a selection of articles about Finland to give you inspiration and information for your next holiday.

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Articles about Finland

Check out this list of essential tips and practical information before you travel to or within Finland.

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Practical tips

Explore this list of fun facts and useful things to know about Finland – the happiest nation in the world.

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Facts about Finland

Read these important health and safety rules and tips to ensure you have a great vacation in Finland.

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Travel safety

Finland promotes sustainable values across all of its regions, tourist attractions and services.

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Sustainable travel

See the latest coronavirus information for international leisure travellers who are planning to visit Finland.

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Finland and COVID-19

View practical information about travelling to and within Finland by bus, train, boat, car and more.

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Arriving and getting around

Explore some of the special moments you can experience in Finland – the happiest place in the world.

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Moments of Happiness

Watch an inspiring video of ice swimming in Finland, a soul-awakening experience that's beloved by Finns and visitors alike.

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Cherish the cold

Watching the Northern Lights dance across the sky is a unique Finnish experience that will leave you awestruck.

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See your first Northern Lights

Relax and find peace like a Finn: Visit a sauna and discover why many Finns call this their happy place.

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Rejuvenate in a sauna

Get inspired by Finland's natural beauty and discover how spending time in nature can spark feelings of happiness.

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Reconnect with nature

See a list of articles by Visit Finland that will help you immerse yourself in the country's nature, culture, seasons and regions.

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