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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

Suomenlinna

Helsinki

Suomenlinna, the ‘fortress of Finland’, straddles a cluster of car-free islands connected by bridges. This Unesco World Heritage site was originally built…

Ateneum

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…

Kansallismuseo

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…

Vapriikki

Tampere

This bright, modern glass-and-steel exhibition space in the renovated Tampella textile mill hosts regularly changing exhibitions on anything from bicycles…

Tuomiokirkko

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…

Lumilinna

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…

St. Henry's Ecumenical Art Chapel was built in 2004 out of Finnish wood on the island of Hirvensalo.

Taidekappeli

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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Planning Tools

Expert guidance to help you plan your trip

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.

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Best 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.

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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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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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Money 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.

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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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