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Finland
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…
Åland Archipelago
Following the war of 1808–09, Russia began building this major military structure as its westernmost defence against the Swedes. The fortress was still…
The Finnish Lakeland
One of Aalto's most admired works, this town hall was conceived as a 'fortress of democracy' and constructed between 1949 and 1952. Its sturdy brick tower…
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…
Central Finland
Founded in 2017 to commemorate Finland's centenary of independence, the country's 40th national park stretches over 11,000 hectares of glittering lakes…
Åland Archipelago
One of Åland’s premier sights is this striking 14th-century castle on a picturesque inlet (signposted off Rd 2). The keep towers are 15m high in parts,…
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…
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.
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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Oct 3, 2024 • 5 min read
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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
- National ParksFinland's best national parks for hikers, paddlers, foragers and nature lovers
May 10, 2022 • 10 min read
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