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Finland's fusion of wild beauty, contemporary design and culinary excellence is a beguiling mix. Throw in winter magic and irresistible summers, and you've one cool country.

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Finding Your True North in Finland: An Arctic Expedition

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1Visiting Helsinki's Design District during a guided city tour of Finland’s capital
2Floating in the Arctic waters with a safety suit during an exciting icebreaker cruise
3Watching Finland’s landscapes change on a sleeper train into the Northern Lapland region

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Suomenlinna
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Ateneum
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Kansallismuseo
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Vapriikki
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Tuomiokirkko
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Luostarinmäen Käsityöläismuseo
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Lumilinna
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Taidekappeli

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Best Things to Do

With a rich history, lively cultural scene and beautiful riverfront, Finland’s second city has much to offer. Here are the best things to do in Turku.

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Best Time to Visit

From the midnight sun in summer to the polar night in winter via snow-covered Lapland, choose the best time for your visit to Finland with this guide.

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Things to Know

From Lapland snow fun to Helsinki’s trophy sights, get the lowdown on how to see Finland on a budget and make your euro stretch that bit further.

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Transportation

From design-savvy cities to endless forests, Finland is easy to explore by public transport. Here’s our guide to the best ways to get around in Finland.

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Visa Requirements

Do you need to arrange a visa before your trip to Finland? Read our guide to find out.

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Best Road Trips

Drive along seas and lakes – and even see Santa at work – on these fabulous Finland road trips.

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Money and Costs

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Traveling with Kids

Finland invented the sauna and, frankly, nobody does it better. Discover where to find the best sauna experience, and learn how to sweat like a local.

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