Visit Finland – the happiest country in the world

Harri Tarvainen, Kota Collective

7 ways to find happiness in Finland

Year after year, Finland ranks as the happiest country in the world. Perhaps it’s because Finns know how to find joy in life’s simplest pleasures, like nature walks and clean air. Here are tips how you can enjoy them, too.

Ulla Mäkelä

Best Finnish saunas

Sauna is at the heart of Finnish life, with nearly 3 million public and private saunas across the country. Whether you’re looking for a traditional smoke sauna, a modern design retreat, or a lakeside escape, Finland has a sauna experience for everyone.

Latest travel stories and tips from Finland

Dive into inspiring travel articles, practical tips, and local recommendations from across Finland. Whether you're chasing the northern lights, exploring vibrant cities, or soaking in a lakeside sauna, you'll find the latest ideas to make your trip unforgettable.

Best Finnish desserts and where to try them

Explore Finland’s most beloved desserts, from korv...

Celebrate 80 years of Moomins

Discover special exhibitions, Moomin attractions, ...

Must-visit quirky saunas in Finland

Discover the quirkiest saunas across Finland and e...

10 new places to stay in Finland

A curated list of the best new unique accommodatio...

Unforgettable wedding venues in Finland

Whether you envision a cosy, intimate ceremony sur...

Exploring inclusive Tampere with Jonny Foe

German content creator Jonny Foe shares his favour...

UNESCO Global Geoparks in Finland

Journey through the natural wonders of five unique...

Regions in Finland

From Arctic wilderness to vibrant urban life

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

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: Ruka-Kuusamo

Helsinki region

Urban life with easy access to nature

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

Credits: Miki Watanabe

Lakeland

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

World’s largest archipelago

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

Credits: Julia Kivelä

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!

Curated routes to explore the best of Finland

Explore all routes

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