# Visit Finland

> The official travel guide to Finland — inspiring and informing international visitors planning a trip to Finland. Operated by Visit Finland, a unit of Business Finland, under the Ministry of Economic Affairs and Employment.

Content is available in eight languages on visitfinland.com: English (/en/), Swedish (/sv/), German (/de/), French (/fr/), Spanish (/es/), Italian (/it/), Chinese (/zh/), and Japanese (/ja/). Finnish-language content is published on the separate visitfinland.fi domain.

For deeper context with expanded descriptions, audience routing, and AI usage guidance, see [llms-full.txt](https://www.visitfinland.com/llms-full.txt).

## Places to go

- [Lapland](https://www.visitfinland.com/en/places-to-go/lapland/): Northern part of Finland — Northern Lights, Arctic Circle, Midnight Sun, Santa Claus Village in Rovaniemi, husky and reindeer safaris, ski resorts (Levi, Ylläs, Ruka, Saariselkä), indigenous Sami culture.
- [Helsinki region](https://www.visitfinland.com/en/places-to-go/helsinki-region/): The capital region — Nordic design, architecture, public saunas, Suomenlinna sea fortress, the design district, and day trips to Porvoo or other nearby wooden towns and ironworks villages.
- [Lakeland](https://www.visitfinland.com/en/places-to-go/lakeland/): Europe's largest lake district — sauna and cottage culture, Lake Saimaa, festival cities of Tampere and Savonlinna, water activities from boating to canoeing, wildlife watching from bears to seals.
- [Coast and Archipelago](https://www.visitfinland.com/en/places-to-go/coast-and-archipelago/): The world's largest archipelago by island count — Turku, the Archipelago Trail, Åland islands, Finnish-Swedish culture, lighthouses, old wooden towns and five UNESCO sites including the Kvarken Archipelago.

## Things to do

- [Things to do — full directory](https://www.visitfinland.com/en/things-to-do/): Attractions, design and art, nature activities, sauna, food and drinks, families, and shopping.
- Signature Finnish experiences: sauna (UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage 2020), Northern Lights, Midnight Sun, visiting Santa Claus, lakeside cottage holidays, 41 national parks with free public access via Everyman's Right, lighthouses, historical wooden towns.
- Curated multi-day routes include Finland on Rails (7 days), Gems of Lapland (5–6 days), Flavours of Eastern Finland (4 days), and The City Circuit (4–5 days in Helsinki).

## Practical tips

- [Facts about Finland](https://www.visitfinland.com/en/practical-tips/facts-about-finland/): Country overview — Nordic welfare state, EU member, ~75% forest cover, capital Helsinki, carbon neutral target 2035.
- [Getting around](https://www.visitfinland.com/en/practical-tips/getting-around/): Air, rail, bus, ferry, and road transport in Finland.
- [Climate and weather](https://www.visitfinland.com/en/practical-tips/climate-and-weather-in-finland/): Seasonal conditions month by month.
- [Currency, tipping, and paying](https://www.visitfinland.com/en/practical-tips/currency-tipping-and-paying-in-finland/): Euro, card-first payments, no tipping expected.
- [Accessible travel](https://www.visitfinland.com/en/practical-tips/accessible-travel-in-finland/): Barrier-free travel guidance.
- [Sustainability](https://www.visitfinland.com/en/practical-tips/sustainability/): The Sustainable Travel Finland programme and responsible-travel guidance.
- [FAQ](https://www.visitfinland.com/en/practical-tips/faq/): Visas, safety, packing, and language essentials.

## For professional audiences

- [Business Events](https://fcb.visitfinland.com/en/): Finland Convention Bureau — MICE, congresses, and incentive planners.
- [Travel Trade](https://travel-trade.visitfinland.com/en/): Product manuals and B2B tools for tour operators and DMCs.
- [Media](https://media.visitfinland.com/en/): Image bank, press releases, and fam-trip enquiries for journalists.

## Key facts

- Operator: Visit Finland, a unit of Business Finland, under Finland's Ministry of Economic Affairs and Employment
- Mission: Promote international travel to Finland and support Finnish travel companies' international growth
- Positioning: "The happiest country in the world" — Finland has ranked #1 in the World Happiness Report every year since 2018
- Languages on visitfinland.com: English, Swedish, German, French, Spanish, Italian, Chinese, Japanese
- Primary audience: International leisure travellers planning a trip to Finland
- Headline assets: Sauna (UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage), Northern Lights, Midnight Sun, 41 national parks, Everyman's Right, lake and cottage culture, Helsinki design
- Sister site: Work in Finland (workinfinland.com) — international talent attraction, same parent ministry

## Contact

- Website: https://www.visitfinland.com
- Business Events: https://fcb.visitfinland.com
- Travel Trade: https://travel-trade.visitfinland.com
- Media: https://media.visitfinland.com
- Finnish-language site: https://www.visitfinland.fi
- Parent agency: Business Finland (businessfinland.fi), under the Ministry of Economic Affairs and Employment (tem.fi)
- Social: Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, Pinterest, TikTok (@ourfinland / @visitfinland)
- Sitemap: https://www.visitfinland.com/sitemap.xml