Welcome to Finland

Finland is known for its Lapland region, its saunas, and for being one of the world’s safest countries.

Families will love Lapland and Santa’s Village, or strolling around Helsinki and museum hopping.

Affordable activities in Finland include museum tours, sightseeing, visiting Helsinki’s markets, water sports and winter sports, among others.

Yes, Santa’s Village, Kakslauttanen and similar guided tours or attractions typically require prebooking.

Rovaniemi and the Northern part of Finland are perhaps best in the winter months for the attractions you can experience, but better in summer if you want to avoid large tourist crowds. Helsinki can be enjoyed all year round.

Some of the best things to do in Finland are visit Santa’s Village and Finnish Lapland, explore Helsinki’s dining and nightlife scene, and experience a traditional Finnish sauna.

Some of the most romantic things to do in Finland include taking a private tour to see the Northern Light, staying in a glass igloo, visiting saunas and spas, and winter activities, like husky sledging and snowmobiles.

Finland can be expensive, with the average prices of food, accommodation, transport, and attractions being higher than in other European destinations. However, the unique attractions and bucket list activities are worth it. Budget travellers can expect to spend around €70 per day, mid-range travellers might spend around €150 per day, and luxury travellers might spend €250 per day.

Finland has a reputation as being one of the safest countries in the world for tourists and locals.

The currency in Finland is the euro.