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Plan your unforgettable trip to Finland with Visit Finland. Explore top destinations and unique experiences from northern lights to world-famous saunas and more!

Use this guide to plan a trip to Finland and immerse yourself in the country's nature, forests, lakes and culture.

Your Official Finland Travel Guide

Ihr offizieller Reiseführer für Finnland

Tu guía de viaje oficial para visitar Finlandia

Votre guide de voyage officiel pour la Finlande

La tua guida turistica ufficiale della Finlandia

フィンランド公式トラベルガイド

Din officiella reseguide för Finland

芬兰官方旅行指南

Discover Finland's unique characteristics and distinct seasons by exploring the Helsinki, Coast & Archipelago, Lakeland and Lapland regions.

Sleep under the Northern Lights

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Places to go

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Lugares que visitar

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Resmål i Finland

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Discover Lapland – land of Northern Lights, Arctic wilderness, reindeer and Sámi culture. Explore the best things to do in Lapland all year round.

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Lapland

Lappland

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Lapponia

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Finska Lappland

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Explore Rovaniemi, the home of Santa Claus and the culinary capital of Lapland during one of the eights distinctive seasons of the area.

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Rovaniemi

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Learn more about Finland's Lakeland region and have a unique Finnish travel experience surrounded by forests and water.

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Lakeland

Die Seenplatte

Región de los lagos

Région des lacs

Regione dei Laghi

湖水地方

Insjöfinland

湖区

Learn more about the Lakeland city of Tampere and discover the best tips on what to do and experience in the area.

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Tampere

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Tammerfors

Learn more about Jyväskylä, a unique Lakeland destination known for its rich cultural heritage, beautiful lakes, and Alvar Aalto architecture.

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Jyväskylä

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Learn more about Lahti, an extraordinary destination nestled in the Lakeland region, known for its wide range of sports activities and events set amidst the breathtaking Salpausselkä UNESCO Global Geopark area.

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Lahti

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Learn more about the Helsinki region of Finland and discover the capital city's architecture, saunas, food and culture.

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Helsinki region

Die Region Helsinki

Región de Helsinki

Région d’Helsinki

Regione di Helsinki

ヘルシンキ地域

Helsingforsregionen

赫尔辛基地区

Fall in love with the easy-going Nordic lifestyle and friendly locals in Helsinki, the capital of the happiest country in the world.

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Helsinki, the capital of Finland

Helsinki, die Hauptstadt Finnlands

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Helsinki, capitale de la Finlande

Benvenuti a Helsinki!

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Discover the islands, national parks and towns of the Coast and Archipelago region during your trip to Finland.

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Coast and Archipelago

Küste und Schärenmeer

Costa y Archipiélago

Côte et Archipel

Costa e arcipelago

沿海部・多島海域

Finska kusten och skärgården

沿海与群岛

Turku, Finland's oldest city, is a great destination for history buffs, foodies, and those looking for a laidback city break in a charming Nordic town.

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Turku

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Learn more about the vibrant city of Oulu and explore top tips on what to see, do, and experience in this northern Finnish gem.

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Oulu

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Plan a vacation to explore Finland's great outdoors and see its beautiful national parks, forests, lakes and wildlife.

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Nature in Finland

Finnlands Natur

Naturaleza en Finlandia

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La natura in Finlandia

フィンランドの自然

Finlands natur

芬兰的自然风光

Learn more about the National Parks in Finland and experience the beauty of wilderness.

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National Parks in Finland

Nationalparks in Finnland

Parques nacionales en Finlandia

Parcs nationaux en Finlande

Parchi nazionali in Finlandia

フィンランドのなんとも素晴らしい国立公園

Nationalparker i Finland

Enjoy the fresh air and amazing views at the national parks close to Helsinki.

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National Parks in Helsinki Region

Nationalparks in der Region Helsinki

Parques nacionales en la región de Helsinki

Les parcs nationaux de la région d’Helsinki

Parchi nazionali nella regione di Helsinki

ヘルシンキ首都圏地域の国立公園

Nationalparker i Helsingforsregionen

There’s no better place to experience the real magic of Arctic nature than in a national park in Lapland. Enjoy the golden hours of the Midnight Sun in the summer and the breathtaking colours of the autumn foliage. 

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National Parks in Lapland

Nationalparks in Lappland

Parques Nacionales en Laponia

Les parcs nationaux de Laponie 

Parchi nazionali della Lapponia

 ラップランドの国立公園

Nationalparker i Lappland

Take a deep breath and enjoy the sea breeze! The best time to visit the national parks of the Coast and Archipelago of Finland is during the summer when the weather is at its finest, and transportation, as well as other services, are available.

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National Parks in the Coast and Archipelago

Nationalparks an Küste und Schärenmeer

Parques Nacionales de la Costa y el Archipiélago

Les parcs nationaux du Littoral et de l’Archipel

Parchi nazionali della costa e dell’arcipelago

沿岸と群島地域の国立公園

Nationalparker vid kusten och i skärgården

Lakeland’s pristine nature reserves are top destinations offering year-round offering plenty of things to do in all four seasons.

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National Parks in Lakeland Region

Nationalparks in der Seenplatte

Parques Nacionales de la región de los lagos

Les parcs nationaux de la région des Grands Lacs

Parchi nazionali della Regione dei Laghi

湖水地方の国立公園

Nationalparker i Insjöfinland

Find the perfect accommodations for your vacation in Finland, whether you'd like a glass hut under the Northern Lights or a traditional cottage by a lake.

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Places to stay

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Discover the top things to do in Finland's four regions: Coast & Archipelago, Lapland, Lakeland and Helsinki.

Everything you need to know about Midsummer

Discover the best things to do in Finland from exploring the northern lights and Arctic nature to enjoying world-famous saunas, vibrant cities and seasonal adventures.

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