Finland
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Overview
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.
Attractions
Must-see attractions
Helsinki
Suomenlinna, the ‘fortress of Finland’, straddles a cluster of car-free islands connected by bridges. This Unesco World Heritage site was originally built…
Helsinki
Occupying a palatial 1887 neo-Renaissance building, Finland’s premier art gallery offers a crash course in the nation’s art. It houses Finnish paintings…
Helsinki
Built in National Romantic art nouveau style and opened in 1916, Finland’s premier historical museum looks a bit like a Gothic church with its heavy…
Tampere
This bright, modern glass-and-steel exhibition space in the renovated Tampella textile mill hosts regularly changing exhibitions on anything from bicycles…
Tampere
An iconic example of National Romantic art nouveau architecture, Tampere's cathedral dates from 1907. Hugo Simberg created the frescoes and stained glass;…
Luostarinmäen Käsityöläismuseo
Turku
When the savage Great Fire of 1827 swept through Turku, the lower-class quarter Luostarinmäki escaped the flames. Set along tiny lanes and around grassy…
Lapland
Few things conjure fairy-tale romance like a snow castle. First built in 1996 as a Unicef project, this is a Lapland winter highlight and a favoured…
Turku
Like the bow of a ship tipped on its end, this unusual structure is perched on a rock and surrounded by forest on Hirvensalo island, 7km south of Turku…
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Best Things to Do
From skiing through the wilderness under the northern lights to exploring the design district in Helsinki, these are the best things to do in Finland.
Read articleBest Places to Visit
Get the lowdown on the 10 best places to visit in Finland, from Lapland’s winter fantasy to the edgy art scene of Helsinki.
Read articleBest 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.
Read articleTransportation
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.
Read articleVisa Requirements
Do you need to arrange a visa before your trip to Finland? Read our guide to find out.
Read articleMoney and Costs
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.
Read articleBest Road Trips
Drive along seas and lakes – and even see Santa at work – on these fabulous Finland road trips.
Read articlePlan with a local
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Wildlife & NatureHow can I increase my chances of seeing the northern lights on a trip to the Arctic?Oct 3, 2024 • 5 min read
Tips & Advice10 of the best places to visit in Finland: from Helsinki cool to the frozen wilds of LaplandJun 1, 2022 • 10 min read
Wildlife & NatureFinland’s best road trips: lakes, Lapland and local delicacies (think reindeer)May 22, 2022 • 6 min read
Destination PracticalitiesThe best times to visit Finland: from the northern lights to the midnight sunMay 16, 2022 • 10 min read
Destination PracticalitiesVisa requirements for Finland: everything you need to knowMay 14, 2022 • 4 min read
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