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Finland's fusion of wild beauty, contemporary design and culinary excellence is a beguiling mix. Throw in winter magic and irresistible summers, and you've one cool country.

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Finding Your True North in Finland: An Arctic Expedition

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  1. 1Visiting Helsinki's Design District during a guided city tour of Finland’s capital
  2. 2Floating in the Arctic waters with a safety suit during an exciting icebreaker cruise
  3. 3Watching Finland’s landscapes change on a sleeper train into the Northern Lapland region
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Best Things to Do

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Best Places to Visit

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Best Time to Visit

From the midnight sun in summer to the polar night in winter via snow-covered Lapland, choose the best time for your visit to Finland with this guide.


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Transportation

From design-savvy cities to endless forests, Finland is easy to explore by public transport. Here’s our guide to the best ways to get around in Finland.


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Visa Requirements

Do you need to arrange a visa before your trip to Finland? Read our guide to find out.


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Money and Costs

From Lapland snow fun to Helsinki’s trophy sights, get the lowdown on how to see Finland on a budget and make your euro stretch that bit further.


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Best Road Trips

Drive along seas and lakes – and even see Santa at work – on these fabulous Finland road trips.


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