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Vacation in Finland : Highlights & Travel Tips
Finland offers travelers a rare mix of pristine nature, thoughtful design, and deep-rooted traditions that feel both peaceful and adventurous. Known as the Land of a Thousand Lakes, it is especially special for those seeking clean air, vast forests, and a strong connection to the outdoors, whether under the midnight sun of summer or the snowy silence of winter. Cities like Helsinki add another layer with striking modern architecture, excellent museums, and a creative food scene, while Finnish sauna culture gives visitors a uniquely local way to relax and connect with everyday life.
Key highlights include exploring Helsinki’s waterfront neighborhoods and design districts, cruising or kayaking among the lake regions, and heading north to Lapland for reindeer farms, husky safaris, and chances to see the Northern Lights. In summer, hiking, cycling, and island-hopping are especially rewarding, while winter brings skiing, snowshoeing, and cozy cabin stays. Practical tips: pack in layers year-round, as conditions can change quickly; book Lapland accommodations well in advance during peak winter season; and use Finland’s efficient trains and domestic flights to cover long distances. Travelers should also be prepared for high prices, but the country’s safety, infrastructure, and quality experiences make it an easy and rewarding destination.
Best time to travel Finland
The best time to visit Finland is June and August, which have the highest travel popularity and offer long daylight hours, mild weather, and excellent conditions for lakes, hiking, city exploring, and outdoor festivals. October is also a strong choice for autumn colors and a quieter atmosphere, while March can appeal to winter travelers looking for snow activities with more daylight.
Best travel reports from Finland
Ice Hockey World Championship CAN-SUI
Tomorrow morning, Nadine and I are going to Helsinki for a World Championship match. On our way to the hostel, we already saw some Swiss fans in the city, but we couldn't have...
The first days
Hi everyone, I am back and have already completed my first and second day in Kajaani. I want to briefly summarize what I have experienced so far, which of course is a lot. At the...
Day 12: Ship squared
After falling into bed like rocks last night, the alarm clock woke us up a bit later today. The cozy breakfast at the kitchen table consisted of sea buckthorn yogurt with muesli...
Rovaniemi - where Santa Claus lives
After our trip through the national park on the Russian border, we continued southbound. The next major city is called Rovaniemi and is located exactly on the Arctic Circle and...
Tallinn - Helsinki
After many beautiful impressions, it was time to say goodbye to the Baltics. We really enjoyed it; each of the three countries had its own unique features. It was definitely...
It lights up: northern lights and oil pressure lamp
I have to add something from last night: After we smelled a fuse on the ship the previous night, we went looking for a dark place at 9 p.m. First we tried to reach a place...
Lapland - from Karasjok Towards the South
This morning the icy air from the North Cape caught up with us again. At 2°C outside and also felt inside, nothing works as well anymore. That's why we were on the road earlier...
Day 35, Raseborg - Helsinki, 95 km
After a wonderful healthy breakfast from Nora, I take another look around this old farmhouse. Everything feels like a lively museum. I...
Elk zoo and arrival in Helsinki
On the way to Helsinki, we stopped at an elk zoo. Since we had only seen one elk so far, we wanted to see how big they really are. The zoo is really small, but you can get very...
Oulu 1.0
Last weekend, for the first time, I didn't sleep in my 'own' bed. Which, by the way, is not that bad, because the bed in my room is only 80cm wide... anyway. A majority of the...
Tampere - Plagwitz²
We reached Tampere after several endless straight Finnish country road kilometers, which exhausted some of us more than others. Once we arrived, we settled down at the municipal...
Along the coast to Vaasa
From Oulu, we continued along the coast (Oh dear, now it's becoming quite a Baltic Sea tour!) until we reached Vaasa.
Inari - Capital of Finnish Sami
It is quite interesting that the Sami live quite autonomously in Finland and Lapland and even have their own parliament in Inari. There are many Sami languages that are still...
Tag 44
(10.07.) The wind has calmed down again, and we can continue our journey under motor. As soon as it was possible again, we dove back into the archipelago. After about 9.5 hours...
22 to Eckerö
Tour dates: 38.1 km, max. 40.8 km/h, Avg. 20.8 km/h, Travel time: 1:49 hours Weather: sunny with a few fair weather clouds, 1°C at the start, later 3° I had a great sleep and...
22 and going strong
Well hello hello! Ahhh I am now proud 22. Do I feel wiser? Unfortunately, no. But I think we all knew that earlier. Unfortunately, I cannot attach videos here, but something...
Farewell to the Arctic Circle
Today, almost all activities have been cancelled due to rain :(Our overnight parking spot was almost the highlight of the day - it was only 50m away from a beautiful viewpoint...
Helsinki with Oscar
On Sunday morning I took the train to Helsinki. At the airport, I met up with Stefano and his friend as they were waiting for their flight and I was waiting for Oscar. When...
Southern Konnevesi National Park and Spring Ball
We are already busy in the morning for the next national park. This time it went an hour north to the Southern Konnevesi National Park and Julie joined us. Unfortunately, it was...
Helsinki and crossing to Tallinn
White Cathedral
Finland I
It was Sunday morning at seven o'clock and we were ready to depart. We wanted to leave before the next storm hit. So we were chasing the storm after the other storm. The...
Reindeer farm and sledding
In the morning, we got up early and went to the reindeer farm, which is run by two Sami people. First, we learned how to make a fire in the wilderness with a piece of wood, a...
Kvarken Archipelago - the Finnish paradise
The Kvarken Archipelago is located just before Vaasa in the Baltic Sea and is part of the UNESCO World Heritage Site, together with the High Coast in Sweden.
Days 35 + 36
(01 - 02.07.) Port Days.As already mentioned, the water tank is leaking and needs to be replaced. Therefore, I need to try to find a suitable tank here in Vaasa. I make my first...
Preferably unhindered
Early in the morning we unpack everything that is warm and keeps us warm - we're going dog sledding... It's still around -20°. We booked this 20km adventure about 1 1/2 weeks...
Small change of plans!
Yes, it has turned into quite a shit show today, this search for spokes, because it was simply unsuccessful. Several stores from Lahti to Helsinki were checked and nothing...
Sleep on the goat!
Yaaaawwwwwwwnnnn! Wow, what a boring day it was today! Today the traveling Fötide really had to check whether the side parts of the black rubber of the bertaschen moccasins had...
Petäjävesi Old Church
In the afternoon, I took the commuter train with Julie and traveled to Petäjävesi. There, we visited the old church from 1763, which is made entirely of wood and is now a UNESCO...
Girls Weekend in Himos
On Friday, I took Oscar to the bus station and when he got back, we packed for our girls' weekend. We took the bus in the afternoon to Himos and after we were dropped off on the...