Happiness - it’s in our nature

The happiest country in the world

Finnish moments of happiness

Finland is known as the happiest place in the world. But what is happiness? Many would say it’s a simple, fleeting moment of being fully present in your surroundings. Here are a few of those special Finnish moments.

an aerial view of lakes and island in the Finnish Lakeland

a person snowshoeing in wintry Lapland

people kayaking in the Finnish Lakeland at the sunset

a huge traditional lighthouse on a cliff

The colourful silhouette of the Helsinki city centre.

Regions

The fantastic four

Planning a trip to Finland but don’t know where to start? No worries. Let us introduce you to our four main regions, or as we like to call them, the fantastic four. Keep scrolling to learn more.

Credits:: Simo Tolvanen

Lapland

A magical northern region full of contrasts

The sun never sets in summer, and during the rest of the year, the Aurora Borealis lights up the sky.

Lakeland

A stunning labyrinth of lakes, islands, and forests

There's no scene more Finnish than a cosy cottage by a lake surrounded by emerald green forests.

Credits:: Mikko Nikkinen

Coast and Archipelago

The world’s largest archipelago

Fall in love with its windswept beaches, maritime culture and easy-going island lifestyle.

Credits:: Julia Kivelä

Helsinki Region

Urban life with convenient access to nature

Experience the perfect combination of urban and outdoors, lively and laid-back.

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Reindeer and skier

Finnish Lapland has a reindeer population of about 200,000. That’s 20,000 more reindeer than people!

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