Lakes, saunas & the aurora

Finland

Thousands of lakes, endless forest, the world capital of saunas — and Lapland, the home of Santa, the aurora, and glass igloos.

— · — — °C Best: Jun–Aug (lakes) · Dec–Mar (Lapland · aurora)
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Senate Square and Helsinki Cathedral
Senate Square and Helsinki Cathedral
Aurora over cabins in Lapland
Aurora over cabins in Lapland
The lakes and forests of Finnish Lakeland
The lakes and forests of Finnish Lakeland
Capital
Helsinki
Language
Finnish, Swedish
Currency
EUR (Euro)
Power
230 V · plug type C, F
Best time
Jun–Aug (lakes) · Dec–Mar (Lapland · aurora)
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What makes Finland, Finland

Aurora Borealis
Saunas
Thousand Lakes
Reindeer
Snow Cabins
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About Finland

Thousands of lakes, endless forest, the world capital of saunas — and Lapland, the home of Santa, the aurora, and glass igloos.

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A lakeside sauna in summer
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Visa info

Finland visa: Finland is in the Schengen Area — 90-day visa-free entry for many nationalities. ETIAS may apply from 2025.
Visa rules change frequently. Always confirm with the official authorities of Finland (or your Schengen consulate / the ETIAS portal) for your nationality before booking flights.
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