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Visit Finland – the happiest country in the world

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Finnish sauna

Everything you need to know about sauna

All the most important tips about the best public saunas across the country, sauna etiquette and more!

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1/5: What’s your ideal way to start the day on holiday?

Slow breakfast by a serene lake, followed by a dip

Morning hike in fresh Arctic air, surrounded by silence

Stroll to a cute design café or market hall

Sipping coffee on a boat, feeling the Baltic breeze

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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.

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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.

Helsinki region

Urban life with easy access to nature

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

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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.

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Coast and Archipelago

World’s largest archipelago

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

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

Travel sustainably

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

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