NORDIC COUNTRIES · FINLAND
Finland,
our home under the northern lights
Northern lights, midnight sun, saunas, and wild Lapland — from a family that calls Rovaniemi home.
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Dec — Mar · Jun — Sep
LANGUAGE
Finnish
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OUR VISITS
Home base
We live here. Rovaniemi has been our home base for years, and Finland is the landscape we measure the rest of the world against — the long blue hours of winter, the midnight sun summers, saunas by frozen lakes, and the silence of Lapland that you feel in your chest. Most of what gets written about Finland online focuses on Helsinki or a quick Christmas trip to Lapland. We want to tell you what the other three hundred and fifty days feel like.
Finland is enormous and quiet. It covers a third of a million square kilometres but holds only 5.6 million people, which means once you leave the southern cities, you are genuinely alone with the forest. From the archipelago coast near Turku to the fells of northern Lapland, the country rewards patience and curiosity in equal measure.
FAST FACTS
Finland at a glance
- Population — 5.6 million
- Area — 338,455 km²
- Capital — Helsinki
- Lakes — 188,000 (the Land of a Thousand Lakes)
- Highest point — Halti, 1,324 m
- Power — Type C/F (EU standard, 230V)
- EU member — Yes (since 1995, euro since 2002)
- Fun fact — Finland has more saunas than cars (3.3 million saunas for 5.6 million people)
Finland — Europe's last great wilderness, where forests cover 75% of the land and thousands of lakes dot the landscape.
Best time to visit
Winter (December–March) is when Finland comes alive for many visitors: northern lights dance across Lapland, ski resorts open, and you can sleep in glass igloos or ride reindeer and husky sleds. Temperatures drop to -20°C or colder in the north, but the snow-covered landscape is unforgettable. This is also when Rovaniemi — the official hometown of Santa Claus — is at its most magical.
Summer (June–August) brings the midnight sun. In Lapland, the sun literally does not set for weeks. Hiking, lake swimming, berry picking, and long evenings by the campfire make this the best season for nature lovers. Mosquitoes are fierce in July, so bring repellent. September brings ruska — the autumn colours — which is arguably the most beautiful time in Lapland.
Top experiences
Helsinki. The capital is compact, walkable, and full of design, coffee culture, and island-hopping from the Market Square. Start here for museums, Suomenlinna sea fortress, and the sauna scene. Two to three days is enough before heading north.
Rovaniemi. The gateway to Lapland and our home. Santa Claus Village, Arctic adventures, and the northern lights in winter. In summer, the midnight sun and Ounasvaara fell hiking. Base yourself here for at least two nights to experience Arctic life properly.
Turku & the Archipelago. Finland’s oldest city with a medieval castle, a lively food scene on the Aura River, and access to the stunning Archipelago Trail — thousands of islands you can cycle and ferry through.
Where to base yourself
For a first trip: split your time between Helsinki (2–3 nights) and Rovaniemi/Lapland (3–4 nights). In winter, this lets you experience city culture and Arctic wilderness. In summer, add a night in Turku or the Lake District around Mikkeli and Kuopio. If you only have a long weekend, Helsinki alone is a wonderful city break — but Finland really reveals itself once you head north.
Getting around
VR trains connect Helsinki to Turku, Tampere, Oulu, and Rovaniemi. The overnight Santa Claus Express sleeper train from Helsinki to Rovaniemi is a Finnish travel classic — book early for a cabin. Finnair and Norwegian fly domestic routes cheaply if booked ahead. Buses (Onnibus, Matkahuolto) cover routes trains miss. In Lapland, a rental car gives you freedom to chase northern lights and explore national parks. Roads are well-maintained even in winter — Finns know how to handle snow — but winter tyres are mandatory from November to March.
Food and drink
Finnish food is all about clean ingredients and quiet excellence. Try karjalanpiirakka (Karelian pies with egg butter), kalakukko (fish baked inside rye bread), lohikeitto (creamy salmon soup — the ultimate comfort food), and poronkäristys (sautéed reindeer with mashed potatoes and lingonberry). In summer, pick wild blueberries and cloudberries straight from the forest. Finnish coffee culture is strong — the country drinks more coffee per capita than anywhere else. A cinnamon roll (korvapuusti) with coffee is practically a national ritual.
DAILY BUDGET
What a day in Finland costs
Finland is not cheap, but it is manageable. Helsinki costs more than the rest of the country, and Lapland tourist activities (husky safaris, snowmobile tours) add up fast. Eating out is pricey, so we often cook in apartment kitchens. Public transport is efficient and reasonably priced. The biggest money-saver: Finland’s nature is free. National parks, trails, and wild swimming cost nothing.
Mid-budget day, per couple
- Accommodation — €50–100 (Airbnb/cabin) or €120–180 (hotel)
- Food — €30–50 (mix of cooking and eating out)
- Transport — €15–30 (trains, buses, or fuel)
- Activities — €0–80 (free nature, paid safaris)
- Extras — €10–20 (coffee, souvenirs, sauna entry)
Mid-budget day, per couple
≈ 120 – 200 EUR per day for two
WHAT TO PACK
Essentials for a Finland trip
- Thermal base layers — merino wool works best for Finnish winters
- Down jacket — a proper one rated to -20°C for Lapland winter visits
- Waterproof boots — insulated for winter, hiking-ready for summer
- Mosquito repellent — essential for July lake and forest trips
- Swimsuit — for saunas and wild lake swimming year-round
- Portable charger — cold drains batteries fast, and you will want photos
- Reusable water bottle — Finnish tap water is pristine
- Eye mask — the midnight sun makes sleeping tricky in June and July
FROM OUR EXPERIENCE
Joona & Alla's pro tips
Layers are everything in Finland. The weather can shift 15 degrees in a day, and you need to be ready for both cozy indoor heat and serious cold outdoors. In winter: thermal base layers, a proper down jacket, insulated boots, wool socks, and hand warmers. In summer: lightweight layers, a rain jacket, mosquito repellent (essential in July), and swimming gear for lakes. Year-round: comfortable walking shoes and a reusable water bottle — Finnish tap water is among the cleanest in the world.
Our take
Finland rewards slow travel. The country reveals itself in the quiet moments — a sauna followed by a lake plunge, a walk through autumn colours in Lapland, the first time you see the northern lights ripple across the sky. If Helsinki feels like a polished Nordic capital, Lapland feels like the edge of the known world. We have lived here for years and still find new corners that surprise us. Whether you come for the Arctic winter or the endless summer light, give Finland more than a weekend. It will give you back so much more.
FINLAND IN PHOTOS
Our trip, one frame at a time
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Helsinki or Lapland first?
Both, and they are completely different experiences. Helsinki is a compact, stylish capital with world-class design, island hopping, and sauna culture — perfect for a city break. Lapland is raw Arctic wilderness: northern lights, reindeer, husky safaris, and national parks. If you only have time for one, choose based on season — Helsinki shines in summer, while Lapland is magical in winter. But our honest recommendation: do both. The Santa Claus Express night train connects them beautifully.
Are the northern lights worth chasing?
Yes — if you visit between December and March, the northern lights are absolutely worth chasing. Rovaniemi sits right on the Arctic Circle, and the further north you go (Inari, Saariselkä, Utsjoki), the better your chances. Clear skies and low light pollution are key. We have seen them hundreds of times and they still stop us in our tracks. Book an aurora tour or rent a cabin with a glass roof for the best experience — but remember, nature does not perform on schedule. Give yourself at least three nights in Lapland to improve your odds.
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