About Finland
Finland is a northern European country bordered by Russia, Norway, and Sweden. The country is divided into 6 regions: Southern Finland, Western Finland, Eastern Finland Oulu, Finnish Lapland, and Åland.
Finland has vast areas of unspoiled nature, including nearly 190,000 lakes and thousands of islands. Known for being the Land of the Midnight Sun and one of the best places in the world to see the Northern Lights, Finland is also home to Santa Claus. If you want the ultimate Christmas experience, visit Lapland in the winter. A chill in the air means it's time to head to the sauna, a favorite activity of the Finns.
Finland has vast areas of unspoiled nature, including nearly 190,000 lakes and thousands of islands. Known for being the Land of the Midnight Sun and one of the best places in the world to see the Northern Lights, Finland is also home to Santa Claus. If you want the ultimate Christmas experience, visit Lapland in the winter. A chill in the air means it's time to head to the sauna, a favorite activity of the Finns.
Another activity at the top of most Finnish lists is cross-country skiing. The country's terrain is mostly flat, except in Lapland whose more hilly geography allows for more adventurous winter sports like downhill skiing and snowboarding. In the warmer summer months, swimming, fishing, canoeing, and hiking are popular with Finns and tourists alike. Music and film festivals also draw large audiences of local residents and visitors.
Sightseers will be enchanted with Finland's medieval castles and cathedrals, historic monuments, and other UNESCO World Heritage Sites.
Typical Finnish meals include some form of seafood served with potatoes and bread. Try Baltic herring, salmon, or vendace if you enjoy seafood. If not, order poronkäristys (reindeer stew), lihapullat (meatballs), or makkara, (sausage). For dessert, a Finnish pastry with coffee will satisfy your sweet tooth.
Hotels, hostels, holiday rentals, and free camping are all available options for accommodation.
