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Lapland & the Aurora
Arctic Lapland, where the northern lights blaze over snowy forests.
About Finland
Aurora skies, glass igloos and a thousand silent lakes
Finland is Europe's great northern wilderness — a serene land of 188,000 lakes, deep forests and the snow-hushed expanse of Lapland, where the aurora dances over glass igloos and Santa keeps his official home.
Wander neo-classical Helsinki on the Baltic, sweat it out in an authentic sauna, sleep beneath the northern lights, and embrace the Finnish art of calm — repeatedly ranked the happiest country on earth.
Local Culture
Finnish culture prizes sisu (quiet resilience), a profound bond with nature, and the sauna — there are more saunas than cars. Design, silence and the seasons matter; summers bring the midnight sun and lakeside cabins, winters the aurora, reindeer and Sámi traditions of the north.
Travel Highlights
- Northern lights over Lapland
- Glass igloos & aurora cabins
- Helsinki Cathedral & the Baltic
- Finnish lakeland & forests
- Authentic sauna culture
- Region
- Northern Europe
- Language
- Finnish
- Currency
- EUR
Popular Attractions
Unmissable sights
The landmarks and natural wonders that define Finland.
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Glass Igloos
Sleep beneath the aurora in a heated glass-roofed igloo.
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Helsinki Cathedral
The white neo-classical landmark presiding over Senate Square.
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Finnish Lakeland
Mirror-still lakes, islands and pine forest — summer-cabin heaven.
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Helsinki
A design-forward Baltic capital of markets, trams and seaside saunas.
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Arctic Wilderness
Husky safaris, reindeer and snowy silence across the far north.
Things To Do
Experiences & adventures
Curated activities to make your Finland story your own.
Aurora Hunting
Chase the northern lights by sleigh, snowshoe or glass igloo.
Husky & Reindeer Sledding
Glide through Lapland's forests behind huskies and reindeer.
Sauna & Ice Swim
The Finnish ritual — steam, then a plunge through the ice.
Lake & Forest
Kayak, fish and forage across the summer lakeland.
Visit Santa
Cross the Arctic Circle to Santa Claus Village in Rovaniemi.
Design & Helsinki
Markets, museums and the Design District of the capital.
Best Time To Visit
When to go to Finland
Seasonal weather at a glance to help you plan the perfect window.
Winter
Dec – Mar
-15–-2°C
Snow, aurora and Arctic adventures.
Spring
Apr – May
0–12°C
Thawing lakes and lengthening light.
Summer
Jun – Aug
15–25°C
Midnight sun, lakes and cabin life.
Autumn
Sep – Nov
2–12°C
Ruska foliage and the first aurora.
Food & Cuisine
A taste of Finland
Signature dishes and where to savour them.
Lohikeitto
Creamy Finnish salmon and potato soup with dill.
Gravlax
Dill-cured salmon on dark rye with mustard sauce.
Korvapuusti
Cardamom-cinnamon buns enjoyed with coffee.
Nordic Seafood
Cold-water fish, prawns and shellfish from clean Baltic seas.
New Nordic
Olo, Helsinki
Michelin-starred celebration of Finnish nature.
Traditional
Savotta, Helsinki
Lumberjack-era classics by Senate Square.
Lappish
Nili, Rovaniemi
Reindeer, fish and Arctic berries in Lapland.
Good to Know
Frequently asked questions
Everything you need to know before travelling to Finland.
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