Finland
Travel to Finland for a holiday or city break
The first time I landed in Finland, my luggage decided to explore Sweden instead. That is life, they say. In this travel destination, popular things to do or visit include walking under the midnight sun, searching for reindeer traffic jams, and testing your courage in a public sauna before rolling in the snow, or maybe not. The best hotel in Finland hides in plain sight, sometimes next to a lake so silent you could hear a moose sneeze—if you ever hear one. Don’t forget to try the coffee; Finns drink more than anyone, possibly for warmth, possibly for fun. My friend tried to order tea and got a look that said, "Why bother?"
Local weather in Finland
Spring
cool
Summer
mild & temperate
Autumn
cool
Winter
cold & snowy
Best places to visit in Finland
These popular destinations have a lot to offer for you next holiday or city break.
Long and winding roads across Finland
Travel destination popular things to do or visit in Finland include chasing northern lights, which is a little like chasing a bus you never quite catch but always hope to see. Once, in Rovaniemi, I waited three hours outside with only a thermos of lukewarm juice and a borrowed scarf, and when the lights appeared, everyone gasped at the exact same time, except for one guy who missed it because he was looking at his phone. The best hotel in Finland might have rooms with windows facing trees taller than city buildings, but sometimes your window faces a wall, and that is also Finland.
People say the lakes in Finland outnumber the people, which is almost true, except for the ducks. If you try ice swimming, remember to bring dry socks, or you will regret it for the rest of the holiday (trust me, I learned the hard way). For food, travel destination popular things to do or visit often include sampling Karelian pies and rye bread, and for some reason, every bite tastes different depending on the weather. One more thing: never challenge a Finn to a snowball fight, unless you enjoy losing spectacularly. The best hotel in Finland, some say, is wherever the coffee is hot and the Wi-Fi works, but honestly, sometimes neither does and you just make do.
Accommodations in Finland
Discover the best accommodations for Finland and start planning your holiday.
