Finland Travel Guide
The world's happiest country and one of Europe's most underrated destinations.
Finland has around 188,000 lakes, forests covering most of the land, strong public transport, and a culture that balances nature with design-forward cities.
Capital
Helsinki
Population
~5.5 million
Currency
Euro (EUR)
Languages
Finnish, Swedish
Time zone
UTC +2 (EET)
Borders
Sweden, Norway, Russia
When to go
Winter - Nov - Mar
Northern Lights, dog sledding, glass igloos, and deep-snow Lapland experiences.
-3C to -30C in Lapland
Summer - Jun - Aug
Midnight Sun, national park hikes, and island-hopping on the archipelago routes.
15C to 25C
Spring - Mar - May
Fewer crowds and snowmelt season with easier city breaks and festivals.
0C to 15C
Autumn - Sep - Nov
Forest colors, mushroom season, and early aurora windows in the north.
5C to 15C