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Finland

Finland is a year-round destination. Winters are great for outdoor activities like downhill skiing, cross-country skiing, skating and ice-swimming. Spring and autumn are the best seasons to see the Northern Lights in Finnish Lapland. Helsinki is the perfect combination of urban and outdoors, lively and laid-back – perfect for a short-break.

What’s most loved about Finland

  • Finland is cherished for its pristine wilderness, vast forests, thousands of lakes, and rugged coastline. Visitors are captivated by the country’s untouched landscapes, offering opportunities for outdoor activities such as hiking, fishing, and wildlife watching
  • Finland is one of the best places in the world to witness the mesmerizing Northern Lights. Visitors flock to regions like Lapland during the winter months to catch a glimpse of this natural phenomenon, creating unforgettable memories under the dancing auroras
  • Sauna is an integral part of Finnish culture, with nearly every household having its own sauna. Visitors love experiencing traditional Finnish saunas, which offer relaxation, rejuvenation, and a chance to unwind in a peaceful setting surrounded by nature
  • Finland offers a wide range of outdoor activities throughout the year, from skiing and snowmobiling in winter to hiking and kayaking in summer. Visitors can explore national parks, go dog sledding, or embark on a husky safari, immersing themselves in the country’s pristine natural beauty
  • Finnish people are known for their warm hospitality and friendliness towards visitors. Whether staying in a cosy cottage in the countryside, enjoying a traditional meal in a local restaurant, or participating in cultural events and festivals, visitors to Finland are welcomed with open arms and treated like family

Please note that the estimated temperature, rainfall and recommended months of when to go are based on Helsinki’s weather patterns

Where to Book

  • Nuuksio National Park

  • Ice skating on Taipalsaari's Lake Saimaa - Visit Finland/Mikko Nikkinen

  • Enjoying a sauna experience - Visit Finland/Harri Tarvainen

  • Bear family in the Finnish Taiga

  • Mother and daughter relaxing in a Finnish hut

  • Meat board - Visit Finland/Elina Manninen/Keksit

  • Pallas Yllästunturi, autumn - Visit Finland/Julia Kivela

  • Northern lights, Nanguniemi Lake, Inari, Lapland - Visit Finland/Pertti Turunen

  • Ice floating - Visit Finland/Icebreaker Sampo

  • Traditional lakeside holiday cottage in Uurainen - Visit Finland/Jaakko Tahti

  • Mountain biking - Visit Finland/Roll Outdoors

  • Arctic Guesthouse & Igloos - Visit Finland/Jari Romppainen

  • Crossing the Arctic Circle at Santa Claus Village, Lapland - Visit Finland/Rovaniemi

  • Glass igloo interior - Visit Finland/Levi Igloo

  • Lapland fire hut - Visit Finland

  • Snowland Ice Restaurant in Rovaniemi, Lapland - Visit Finland

Average temperature

Information below is based on average highest temperature for each month.

  • -2℃
  • -2℃
  • 2℃
  • 7℃
  • 14℃
  • 19℃
  • 21℃
  • 20℃
  • 15℃
  • 9℃
  • 4℃
  • 1℃
  • 16
  • 11
  • 12
  • 13
  • 14
  • 17
  • 15
  • 17
  • 15
  • 20
  • 17
  • 16

Information above is based on the average number of days which experience some form of rainfall for each month.

Rainfall

When to Visit

Below gives you information and a rating of the best time of year to visit.

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Our Ratings

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Where to book


Explore has over 40 years’ experience in creating expert-led small group tours that are all about getting under the skin of your destination: making friends, treading lightly, and being mindful of local communities. The company offers everything from classic cultural holidays and wildlife safaris to walking and cycling trips, family adventures and even polar expeditions.

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Discover a touring and adventure holiday on a whole new level. Working alongside the world’s most knowledgeable touring specialists, allow Incredible Journeys to create the trip of a lifetime. Each Incredible Journey is expertly crafted to the individual to excite and inspire those who are looking for more from their holiday. No matter the destination, incredible moments await.

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Riviera Travel is the UK’s leading escorted touring & river cruise company with over 40 years of experience. Offering European & Worldwide escorted tours, luxury 5-star river cruises and small ship cruising there is something for everyone. Their dedicated agent contact centre team are available 7 days a week to support you and your valued customers.

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