{"id":13887,"date":"2022-07-15T14:52:34","date_gmt":"2022-07-15T20:22:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.journohq.com\/blog\/?p=13887"},"modified":"2025-06-17T14:54:25","modified_gmt":"2025-06-17T20:24:25","slug":"travel-to-finland-2022-travel-guide-advice","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.journohq.com\/blog\/travel-to-finland-2022-travel-guide-advice\/","title":{"rendered":"Travel To Finland: 2025 Travel Guide & Advice"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Finland, the land of a thousand lakes, is known to be the happiest country in the world, and after reading this guide, it will be easy to see why that is. <\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The Finns cherish the cold, reconnect with nature often, rejuvenate in saunas, and are surrounded by the beautiful, natural phenomena — the Northern Lights. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Travel to Finland and you will be greeted with igloos, saunas, ski resorts, islands, lakes, forests, bear watching, hockey games, and rye bread at every meal. Finally, Finland is basically the heavy metal capital of the world. Metalheads unite! <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Take a look at these travel journal prompts<\/a> before you start your journey and make sure you get ready with the Pack This! App<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Here\u2019s all you need to know about traveling to Finland. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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General Information<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Population: <\/strong>Roughly 5.5 million<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Capital: <\/strong>Helsinki<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Location:<\/strong> A Nordic country in northern Europe, Finland shares borders with Sweden, Norway, and Russia. Finland is the world\u2019s largest archipelago. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Flag:<\/strong> On a white background, a blue nordic cross sits sideways, meant to represent Christianity. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Time Zone: <\/strong>Eastern European Time, UTC + 2<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Currency: <\/strong>Euro<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Language: <\/strong>The official languages are Finnish and Swedish. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Climate: <\/strong>A continental climate with cold, long winters in the north and the interior and milder temperatures along the western and southern coasts.
Religion: <\/strong>The Evangelical Lutheran Church of Finland is one of the largest Lutheran churches in the world and is Finland’s largest religious body. The second largest group has no religious affiliation. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Travel Visa Information: <\/strong>To find out if a visa is required for your country \u2014 and easily get yours if needed \u2014 check out iVisa.com.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Best Time To Visit: <\/strong>Visit year-round. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Health & Safety<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

As of July 2022, the CDC does not recommend traveling to Finland if you are not fully vaccinated. COVID-19 cases are still high. If you must travel to Finland, make sure you are up to date with vaccines and practice safety precautions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Find information regarding COVID-19 and travel to Finland here<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Follow the CDC guidelines<\/a> for current travel advisories, as well as the U.S. Embassy guidelines<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Typical Costs in Finland<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The average price for one person for accommodation in Finland is 59 Euros or $59 (USD). The average amount of money you can expect to spend on food in a day in Finland is 28 Euros or $28 (USD). An average meal will cost roughly 11 Euros. As always, street food<\/a> will be cheaper. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Food To Eat in Finland <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Travel to Finland and you will be eating warm, comforting dishes. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Karjalanpiirakka, <\/strong>or rice pies, are a popular pastry made from a rye crust, filled with rice porridge, and topped with egg butter. The Finnish eat these for breakfast, as a snack, and they can be served at weddings.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Korvapuusti<\/strong>, or cinnamon buns, are made of fluffy dough that is made into milk using fresh yeast and ground cardamon.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ruisleipa, <\/strong>or rye bread, is a Finnish staple and has been for thousands of years. Leavened rye bread is dried to a crisp and oftentimes snacked on with butter or used for open-faced sandwiches. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Salmiakki<\/strong>, or black, salty licorice, is a Finland favorite. It is salty and is often eaten as a snack, but can flavor ice creams, alcohol, and even meat! <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Leipajuusto<\/strong>, or bread cheese, you may have seen in the U.S. This is a fresh cheese made from a cow’s beestings(rich milk from a cow that has recently calved). If you travel to Finland, let us know what you think of the bread cheese – we really love cheese.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Graavilohi<\/strong>, or cured salmon, is a popular dish in Finland because the Finns love their salmon! And it\u2019s so fresh! Raw salmon has been cured in salt, sugar, and dill. It is most commonly served as an appetizer alongside a dill or mustard sauce on bread or with boiled potatoes. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Kalakukko<\/strong>, or fish pie, is made with rye flour, seasoned with salt, and filled with fish, pork and bacon. The bones of the fish soften and then the juices from the meat and the fish cook through the bread, creating a moist filling. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Poronkaristys<\/strong>, is a sauteed reindeer dish. The Finns are known for enjoying reindeer meat. Travel to Finland and you will see it on several menus. The steak is thinly sliced, fried in fat, seasoned, and cooked in water, cream, or beer until tender. The dish is served with sugared lingonberries, mashed potatoes, and cucumber pickles. Psst! <\/em>Did you know Lapland has a reindeer population of about 200,000? That\u2019s 20,000 more reindeer than people!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Drinks To Try in Finland  <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Sima<\/strong> is a mead-like sparkling Finnish alcohol.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Finlandia<\/strong> is a brand of Finnish vodka produced with glacial spring water and locally grown 6-row barley. It is known for its rich, dry taste and is popular among locals and visitors. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Lakka<\/strong> is a yellowish-brown liqueur in Finland, also known as Cloudberry Liqueur. It\u2019s made with wild orange berries or \u201ccloudberries\u201d grown in the Northern hemisphere.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Gl\u00f6gi<\/strong> is a warm, spiced alcoholic drink. Finnish Gl\u00f6gi includes cinnamon, cloves, ginger, cardamom, and orange peel. It is similar to the German mulled wine, Glogg. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Top Cities To Visit in Finland <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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There\u2019s so much to do when you travel to Finland — skiing, bear watching, husky rides, saunas, elf school, heavy metal shows, hockey games, and so much more. Finland has been called the happiest country in the world for several years – the country prioritizes nature and relaxation. Take this Happiness Finder quiz<\/a>.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Helsinki<\/strong>, Finland\u2019s capital city, brings together history, modern architecture, and nature\u2019s beauty seamlessly. The cosmopolitan city sits on the Baltic Sea and is a great destination for history lovers and adventure lovers alike. Here\u2019s what you can\u2019t miss: The Lutheran Church, Sea Fortress Suomenlinna (UNESCO site), Temppeliaukio Church, Seurassari Open Air Museum, Senate Square, and more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Rovaniemi <\/strong>is the official capital of Lapland, the largest and northernmost region of Finland. It is quite the magical Arctic site to visit, especially during Christmastime – it\u2019s the official home of Santa Claus. Here, you can stay in a treehouse igloo hotel, visit reindeer, go on a husky ride, stay at an ice hotel, see the Northern Lights<\/a>, and relax in a sauna. So many things to do when you travel to Finland! <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Turku <\/strong>is an archipelago that was shaped by the Ice Age and it consists of over 20,000 islands and islets. Wow! It\u2019s a great spot for a cycling holiday<\/a>, but history lovers will enjoy it here too – it is Finland\u2019s oldest city. Visit Turku Market Hall, Aboa Vetus Ars Nova Museum, Luostarinm\u00e4ki Handicrafts Museum, and Turku Castle. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Must-See Sights in Finland<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n