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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
Day 31, Nagu - Turku, 78 km
The sun is back today and with 15 degrees it's perfect for cycling. My destination today, Turku, is 60 km away, so I can have a leisurely breakfast. Just like in Denmark and...
Tag 30, Houtskari - Nagu, 33 km
An unusual sight this morning: it's raining. Not heavily, but enough for me to decide to enjoy the beautiful Hyppeis Värdshus until 11 o'clock. Dining hall, former...
Helsinki
I woke up in the morning and went to the university, then took the train to Helsinki. There I met Mara and Nischu, who I came to visit for a few days. When I arrived, we first...
Kemi Snowcastle & Santa Claus Village
On the first night we drove from Jyväskylä to the North. After not getting much sleep, we arrived in Kemi in the morning to visit the Snowcastle. They had planned a lot for it...
Forest, just forest
From Karasjok to Finland
Chapter 20: Helsinki
The city is lined with numerous historical buildings and extraordinary churches. Near the harbor rises the white dome of Helsinki over the large Senate Square. At the...
Turku - short experience
And now we were in the middle of the market square in the second largest city in Finland, had a parking space for 30 minutes - 2 euros, and had no idea what we actually wanted to...
Tag 28
(24.06.) After an extensive city stroll, we set off around 12:00 PM. After leaving the harbor, we battle against wind and waves for 2 hours until we can turn the bow south,...
Julie's Birthday
Bogi wished that we would go eat sushi together for her graduation. And today is Julie's birthday, so we had two reasons to celebrate. After eating sushi, I went with Field to...
Mussalo- Hakkenpää- Naantali
In the morning we drove from the campsite in Mussalo for about half an hour and had our morning coffee ritual on the charming terrace. Then we drove another 12 km but I got a...
Polar Circle and continuing towards Helsinki
After a relaxed breakfast, we visited the Santa Claus village and went swinging with Henriette. In addition to sending Christmas postcards, we also went on a sleigh tour with a...
Day 7 of the trip
Continuing through Finland🇫🇮
...und es wurde doch noch (Mid-)summar
Statt um den Maibaum zu tanzen haben wir im Nachtclub unseres Hotels, welches sowieso das Epizentrum des Marienhamner Nachtlebens zu sein scheint, eine gangbare Alternative...
Oldies and Coldies
Last night was totally starry, but without the northern lights. We froze for a while 🥶 but then gave up. The cold really takes its toll on you. Sunrise in the cold This...
Goodbye Finland!
Goodbye Finland - we will miss you and hopefully come back soon! We took the ferry from Turku at 8:20 am and will arrive in Stockholm at 6:00 pm local time (and therefore back...
Mossala- Iniö- Taivasola- Mussalo
This was the day of the ferries. In the morning, we went directly from the campsite to the ferry to Iniö, which was a short trip. After about 5 km of driving, we reached the...
Nagu- Korpo- Houtskär- Mossala
bim Hafe heimer es Kaffee gno u sie när mit sehr schmärzende Füdlä losgfahre. Hüt simer wieder rund 65 km unterwägs u hei insgesammt 4 Fährene. Nacheme Wieli heimer üse Füdle oh...
Archipelago trail Turku- Pargas- Nagu
We started our bike ride in the morning, picked up our bikes and packed everything. Then we set off towards Pargas and rode through the beautiful countryside. In Pargas, we took...
Barehead - Muuratsalo
After getting enough sleep and having a hearty breakfast, we went to the city in the afternoon to do some secondhand shopping and have coffee. When we came back home, I finished...
Sauna and Avanto - Savutuvan Apaja
After I returned from Lapland, unfortunately I caught Corona and had to stay at home for a few days. But today, in the afternoon, I finally went out again and went to the...
Cross Country Skiing & Husky Safari
In the morning, we had to get up early in our cabin, because we went cross-country skiing. It was super beautiful and super exhausting, because I was sweating like crazy after 2...
Day 9
Today, the longest stage of the day was on the program. We started from Kuopio at 06.00 o'clock sharp....... getting up was a bit annoying. But the sun was shining and we were...
Oulu - at the most northerly Baltic Sea
In Oulu we had a smart day off, because so much power sightseeing can also be quite exhausting.
Bangkok / Helsinki / Düsseldorf
The journey home was imminent and, as always, wanderlust arose on the drive to Bangkok airport. I could have booked a new trip straight away 😅 The taxi ride to the airport went...
Journey to the far north 2022
Travel to the Far North 2022 Stage 1 from August 20 to 28, 2022 Departure at 10:40 in Liestal in rainy weather. Drive via Mulhouse - Strasbourg - Karlsruhe to the first...
Rome, Milan or London… Final Destination: Helsinki!
Shortly before the start of our sabbatical trips, we had to finish our successful Euro League season. After the away trips to Barcelona and Seville, we also took the Super Cup...
Tampere
In the morning I went to Tampere with Julie and Maria. We explored the city, ate pullas and donuts, and visited the Moomin Museum. The streets were very icy and we were sliding...
Day 5
After visiting the Old Town of Tallinn, we thoroughly enjoyed our hotel Nordic Forum, perfect beds and a very good breakfast. Then we went directly to the ferry harbor and onto...