Finland: a charming land with a thousand lakes, beautiful landscapes as far as the eye can see, and home to the one and only Santa Claus. It is a country where traditions go hand in hand with modernity. If you are a nature lover and like to go on relaxing hikes to enjoy the outdoors, Finland is your place to be. In winter, the northern part of this country turns into a real winter wonderland with the most unique winter activities such as dog sleighing, snowmobiling, and skiing.
Whatever the purpose of your trip is, make sure to stop by Rovaniemi to meet Santa and say hi from Sarah & Cédric of Coordinotes
The best time to visit Finland is generally during the summer months June, July, and August. During this period the weather will be most pleasant and warm, the days are the longest and the landscapes are at their best and most beautiful.
Depending on the purpose of your trip, the winter months can also offer a lot of fun. The landscape then changes into a true winter wonderland and you can enjoy a wide variety of unique winter sports activities, such as skiing, snowmobiling, and husky-sleighing. The experience of a real Finnish sauna is also more complete in winter. If you want to see the beautiful northern lights dancing in the sky, you have the best chance between August and April, with September and October the best months in the north of the country.
If you want to go to Finland in spring, you have to keep in mind that there can still be snow until the beginning of summer in the north of Finland. In the south, spring usually begins around mid-April.
Autumn is a good time to visit Finland if you are looking for beautiful and colorful landscapes. The trees turn into a blanket of gold and orange colors. Know that this time of the year both outside temperatures and water temperatures can already get quite chilly, but we’re sure the colors of the landscape can heat you.
So in short, what the absolute best time is depends on where you plan to go and what you would like to do in this magical country.
The official currency in Finland is the Euro (€) and you can pay by card almost anywhere. There are plenty of ATMs in the larger cities, but for more rural areas you have to look a little further.
The official language in Finland is Finnish. English is also widely spoken.
Tap water is safe to drink all over Finland.
Finland is a member of the European Union and Schengen Area, making it easy for travelers from other EU countries to visit without a visa.
Travelers from outside EU have to check if their country has a visa-free agreement with Finland for visa requirements.
Because Finland is part of the EU, you can enjoy the European roaming regulation. This means that if you come from another EU country, you do not need a different SIM card.
If you come from outside the EU, you must purchase a SIM. We recommend Jetpac's E-Sim!
In many public places such as restaurants and bars, you also have access to a local WiFi network.
In Finland, tipping is not very common. Except in bars and restaurants where the locals tip when they are happy with the service or food. If you liked the service or food and you do want to tip, it is usually within 5-15% of the total amount of the bill. But remember that tipping is not expected.
In Finland there are two power plug types: Type C and F. They operate on a 230V supply voltage and 50Hz.
The time zone in Finland is in summer GMT+2 and in winter GMT+1.
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