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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.

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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…
Hossa National Park
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…
Serlachius Museum Gösta
Finland
Once the private home of Gösta Serlachius, this world-class art gallery is one of Finland's premier cultural attractions. Situated 2km east of Mänttä's…
Bomarsund Fästningsruin
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…
Säynätsalon Kunnantalo
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…
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…
Kastelholms Slott
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,…
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…

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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.

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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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Aurora borealis, also known as Northern lights shining in the night sky seen from Glass Igloos, Kakslauttanen Arctic Resort West Village, Saariselkä, Lapland, Finland.

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The 15 best experiences you can have in Finland

Nov 19, 2024 • 11 min read

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.