Where to stay in Finland

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Travel insurance in Finland

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When to visit Finland

Summer in Finland is dry and hot, although short-lived, and in August the temperatures start to cool down.

Winters are cold and dry and in much of the country the snow appears in October and disappears by the end of March, but in Lapland the snow can arrive as early as September and stay until the end of May.

The tourist season in Southern Finland runs from the beginning of June to the end of August. This is the period when all the attractions and accommodation options are available, boats sail on the numerous lakes and rivers and people get excited about the festivals.

The tourist season in Northern Finland, including Lapland, is different. Mosquitoes can be unbearable in July, but September is wonderful when the forests are painted in autumn colours.

October, November and February and March are good months to visit Lapland to see the Aurora Borealis and enjoy winter activities. The Christmas holidays are also high season in Lapland, or this wouldn't be the official home of Father Christmas.

The best time to visit Finland isIn the north, it is between October and March, and in the south between June and August. Helsinki can be visited all year round.

Running out of time in Finland?

Book in advance to avoid unforeseen problems, the best tours, activities and transfers with GetYourGuide. Don't forget to check out the passes and monument tickets, which offer easy access to various attractions. often at a discount.

Flight to Finland

Skyscanner is a platform for finding cheap flights quickly and easily. With a simple interface and price comparisons from various companies, this is an essential tool for planning your trip.

Renting a car in Finland

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Money in Finland

I use Wise and Revolut cards to avoid bank fees and commissions. Wise and Revolut are great for travelling, as they both offer prepaid travel cards that allow you to make purchases and withdrawals in different currencies, without fees and without complications. I always travel with both.

Internet and Wifi in Finland

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Luggage in Finland

Store your luggage safely and cheaply so you can explore Finland without the burden of suitcases. This storage service allows you to shop your belongings in shops, hotels and other partners. Booking can be done online in just a few seconds and the service is available 24 hours a day.

In the middle of the Arctic Circle, learn about the Sámi, the people of the north, in their Finnish capital. Inari is Finland's largest but least populated municipality and has four official languages. The small village of Inari is the most important Sámi centre in Finland and is the place to discover this fascinating culture.

This is also a magical place to visit in late autumn and winter. Here you can travel on sledges pulled by Siberian huskies, gliding across the white landscape.

If you're interested in nature or photography, you'll be delighted by the natural light in winter when the faint sun shines down on the snow-white landscapes during the short days. And later in the evening, get ready to watch the fantastic silent light festival.

I was lucky enough to see the Aurora Borealis, or Northern Lights, several nights. I guarantee that, despite temperatures of -20 °C, if you visit Inari you will never forget something like the Aurora Borealis. Other regions to observe this natural phenomenon include Abisko in Sweden, Lofoten in Norway or the vast majority of Iceland.

Finland's capital city boasts fascinating museums, culinary delights and nightlife. If many visitors think that Helsinki looks a lot like St Petersburg, it's because it was built to replicate the style of the Russian city.

Today, the main attractions include Helsinki Cathedral, Temppeliaukio Church - a Lutheran church built inside a rock - and Uspenski Cathedral. It's also worth visiting the stadium that hosted the 1952 Olympics, the architecture of the Parliament, as well as museums and art galleries.

If you want to experience the beauty of Lapland, Rovaniemi is one of the gateways. The capital of Finnish Lapland was destroyed at the end of the Second World War. Rovaniemi is also known for being the official home of Father Christmas, and the truth is that everything revolves around this mythical figure who presumably invades chimneys all over the world every year.