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Luxurious spa experiences in Finland

From unique saunas to eco-friendly treatments - exclusive Finnish spa experiences.

Meet Santa Claus in Lapland

With Father Christmas preparing for the season, we spoke with one of his elves to learn more about Santa Claus, or joulupukki, as he’s called in Finland.

Sustainable Finland Pledge

Join us in making Finland one of the world's most sustainable travel destinations and take our pledge.

Finnish Christmas markets

Finland’s Christmas markets add an extra dash of magic to the season’s festivities.

Everything you need to know about snow

Finns are no strangers to winter living but visitors have lots of questions about traveling to this snowy country of ours.

Must-visit museums in Finland

From art to history and science - here's a look at Finland's most interesting museums.

Best times to see the northern lights

The northern lights season is here! Northern lights are most visible from the end of August to April in northern Finland.

How I found myself in Finland – stories from travellers

We interviewed travellers in various events to find out why they chose to travel to Finland.

10 new unique places to stay in Finland

We've curated a list of the coolest and most recently opened ones where you can immerse yourself in Finnish nature and find your inner happiness.

Regions in Finland

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: Hannes Becker

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.

Credits: Eeva Mäkinen

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.

Credits: Jussi Hellsten / Helsinki Partners

A few common questions

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

Get to know Finland

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Here are a few things to help you get acquainted with this unique Nordic country.

Travel sustainably

Sustainability is a top priority for us. Find out more about how to travel sustainably in Finland.

Credits: Julia Kivelä

Inspiration for your next trip

Not sure what to do on your next trip to Finland? No worries. We have gathered a selection of curated journeys from different parts of the country. Find interesting sights to see, places to visit, and restaurants to dine in.