{"id":426758962,"count":2,"description":"<p data-start=\"266\" data-end=\"933\"><img class=\"size-large wp-image-44928 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/destinations-europe.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Finlande-1024x576.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" \/><\/p>\r\n<p data-start=\"266\" data-end=\"933\">Balancing Nordic modernity with pristine nature, Finland invites you to slow down. In Helsinki, clean-lined design sits alongside covered markets, public waterfront saunas and creative, sea-facing districts. Westward, Turku and its archipelago reveal thousands of islands made for ferry-hopping and cycling; in the heart of the country, the Lakeland (Saimaa) spreads vast waters, timber cabins and way marked trails. Farther north, Lapland promises endless horizons, aurora-filled winters and midnight-sun summers, with protected national parks (Oulanka, Urho Kekkonen) and year-round activities: snowshoeing, husky sledding, cross-country skiing, hiking and canoeing.<\/p>\r\n<p data-start=\"935\" data-end=\"1526\">Finland draws travellers for its warm, simple way of life \u2014 local coffee culture, bakeries turning out korvapuusti \u2014 and its sauna tradition, a true national ritual. Easy to get around by train, bus or car, the country offers manageable distances, exemplary safety and well-kept infrastructure. Depending on the season, mix Helsinki city breaks with wellness escapes in lakeside cabins, island-hopping, wildlife watching (Saimaa ringed seals, reindeer, elk) and starry nights under northern skies. It\u2019s a perfect destination to blend design, nature and wide-open spaces, far from the crowds.<\/p>\r\n\r\n<h3 data-start=\"1528\" data-end=\"1571\">\ud83d\uddfa\ufe0f Practical information about Finland<\/h3>\r\n<p data-start=\"1573\" data-end=\"2256\">\ud83d\udccd <strong data-start=\"1576\" data-end=\"1587\">Capital<\/strong>: Helsinki<br data-start=\"1597\" data-end=\"1600\" \/>\ud83d\udc65 <strong data-start=\"1603\" data-end=\"1617\">Population<\/strong>: Around 5.6 million inhabitants<br data-start=\"1649\" data-end=\"1652\" \/>\ud83d\udcb6 <strong data-start=\"1655\" data-end=\"1667\">Currency<\/strong>: Euro (\u20ac)<br data-start=\"1677\" data-end=\"1680\" \/>\ud83d\udde3\ufe0f <strong data-start=\"1684\" data-end=\"1706\">Official languages<\/strong>: Finnish and Swedish (S\u00e1mi recognised)<br data-start=\"1745\" data-end=\"1748\" data-is-only-node=\"\" \/>\u23f0 <strong data-start=\"1750\" data-end=\"1763\">Time zone<\/strong>: UTC +2 (winter) \/ UTC +3 (summer)<br data-start=\"1798\" data-end=\"1801\" \/>\ud83c\udf21\ufe0f <strong data-start=\"1805\" data-end=\"1816\">Climate<\/strong>: Cool continental\/subarctic \u2014 cold, snowy winters; mild, bright summers<br data-start=\"1888\" data-end=\"1891\" \/>\ud83d\udeec <strong data-start=\"1894\" data-end=\"1920\">Getting there &amp; around<\/strong>: Flights to Helsinki (plus seasonal to Rovaniemi); efficient VR rail network; ferries to Estonia &amp; Sweden; well-maintained roads<br data-start=\"2049\" data-end=\"2052\" \/>\ud83c\udfde\ufe0f <strong data-start=\"2056\" data-end=\"2070\">Highlights<\/strong>: Helsinki, Turku &amp; the archipelago, Tampere, Lakeland (Saimaa), Lapland (Rovaniemi, Inari), Oulanka, Nuuksio, Koli &amp; Urho Kekkonen National Parks, \u00c5land Islands, Finnish design &amp; saunas<\/p>\r\n\r\n<h2 data-start=\"2258\" data-end=\"2292\">\ud83c\udfe8 Find a good hotel in Finland<\/h2>\r\n<p data-start=\"2294\" data-end=\"2582\">Whether your itinerary focuses on design-led cities, the archipelago, Lakeland or Lapland, you\u2019ll find something to suit: boutique hotels, cosy chalets, glass cabins and nature spas. \ud83c\udf1f <strong data-start=\"2482\" data-end=\"2521\"><a class=\"decorated-link\" href=\"https:\/\/booking.tp.st\/BPeRm1fL\" rel=\"noopener\" data-start=\"2484\" data-end=\"2519\">See the best hotels in Finland<\/a><\/strong> to compare offers, reviews and prices for your travel dates.<\/p>\r\n\r\n<h3 data-start=\"2584\" data-end=\"2614\">\ud83d\uddfa\ufe0f Articles about Finland<\/h3>\r\n<p data-start=\"2616\" data-end=\"2789\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\">Below, you\u2019ll find our <strong data-start=\"2639\" data-end=\"2678\">selection of articles about Finland<\/strong>, followed by the <strong data-start=\"2696\" data-end=\"2712\">latest posts<\/strong>, to help you plan your trip and explore the country\u2019s most beautiful places.<\/p>","link":"https:\/\/destinations-europe.com\/en\/category\/visit-finland\/","name":"FINLAND","slug":"visit-finland","taxonomy":"category","parent":0,"meta":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v27.6 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>Travelling in Finland | Guides and advice, from Helsinki to Turku<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Traveling in Finland is the answer to the call of nature, and a great destination for a truly magical Christmas. 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