Finland

Lonely Planet's local travel experts reveal all you need to know to plan the trip of a lifetime to Finland.

Discover popular and off the beaten track experiences from taking a winter sleigh ride with Dasher and Dancer at Santa Claus Village, to exploring the roots of Finnish design at Helsinki's Design Museum, and relaxing in a wilderness hut on Finland's side of the Three-County Cairn.

Build a trip to remember with Lonely Planet's Finland travel guide:

• Our classic guidebook format provides you with the most comprehensive level of information for planning multi-week trips
• Updated with an all new structure and design so you can navigate Finland and connect experiences together with ease
• Create your perfect trip with exciting itineraries for extended journeys combined with suggested day trips, walking tours, and activities to match your passions
• Get fresh takes on must-visit sights and expert local recommendations on when to go, eating, drinking, nightlife, shopping, accommodation, adventure activities, festivals, and more
• Essential information toolkit containing tips on arriving; transport; making the most of your time and money; LGBTIQ+ travel advice; useful words and phrases; accessibility; and responsible travel
• Connect with Finnish culture through stories that delve deep into local life, history, and traditions 
• Inspiring full-colour travel photography and maps including a pull out map of Helsinki 
• Covers: Helsinki; Turku, the South Coast & Åland Archipelago; Tampere, The Lakeland & Karelia; West Coast & Northern Ostrobothnia; Lapland

Create a trip that's uniquely yours and get to the heart of this extraordinary country with Lonely Planet's Finland.