Title: Visit Finland: 2026 Travel Guide for Finland, Europe | Expedia.com [Finland Hotels](https://expedia.com/Destinations-In-Finland.d58.Hotel-Destinations)[Vacation Rentals in Finland](https://expedia.com/Destinations-In-Finland.d58.Vacation-Rental-Destinations)[Finland Flights](https://expedia.com/Destinations-In-Finland.d58.Flight-Destinations)[Car Rentals in Finland](https://expedia.com/Destinations-In-Finland.d58.Car-Rental-Destinations)[Finland Vacations](https://expedia.com/Finland.d58.Destination-Travel-Guides) # Finland ## Travel Guide ![Utsjoki featuring a pebble beach, boating and landscape views](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/500372/033d3f8f-478e-48a0-93a8-91594ae4c1e4.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Utsjoki featuring a pebble beach, boating and landscape views](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/500372/033d3f8f-478e-48a0-93a8-91594ae4c1e4.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Arktikum featuring a pond, tranquil scenes and landscape views](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6110078/feb48602-8df9-4d95-8eff-bf6e134129a2.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Luosto which includes tranquil scenes and a sunset](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6052870/caba5620-4a07-439c-8f56-0368076f74e3.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Ivalo which includes a river or creek, tranquil scenes and a fountain](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/1647/b480a576-8ced-4d72-909b-0122e84625ed.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) #### Gaze up at the otherworldly northern lights from the icy northern reaches of Europe in this sophisticated and picturesque nation. With lake-filled national parks, an Arctic culture and an urbane capital city full of architectural gems, Finland is a varied destination. Explore the many museums, islands and traditional villages for an insight into this picturesque land and its people. At the southern end of the country lies its cultured and artistic capital of Helsinki. Browse the fascinating displays of the many museums in the Kamppi District. Explore the extraordinary Temppeliaukio Church carved from bedrock and the nearby contemporary curved Kamppi Chapel. Get around the city with modern bus and metro links. Travel by ferry across the bay to explore some of Helsinki’s 330 islands. Try local food of pasties and reindeer meat. Consider a change of scenery with a road trip north for about 5 hours. Reach the Finnish lake district of Linnansaari National Park. Enjoy some of the world’s most breathtaking panoramas, including the serene Haukivesi Lake and its islands. Stay in a campground and appreciate the tranquility among ospreys and seals. Continue north into the snowy wilderness of Europe’s northernmost regions. The Lapland area, which claims to be the home of Santa Claus, is among the best places to spot the northern lights or aurora borealis. Visit Santa Claus Village in the town of Rovaniemi and learn about Arctic life and history in the Arktikum museum. Reach the winter sports area of Saariselkä far north of the Arctic Circle. Ski, join a reindeer safari, ride on a sled behind huskies or drive a snowmobile. Admire the SnowCastle, SnowHotel, SnowChapel and SnowRestaurant in Kemi on the Gulf of Bothnia. Stay overnight in this frozen realm and dine at snowy tables between walls and floors of ice. Embark on an ice-breaker trip through the deep-water harbor in the charming town. Finland is in the northern part of Europe, between Sweden, northern Norway and Russia. Arrive at international airports in Helsinki, Tampere or Turku. Enjoy the country’s northern winter wonderland, central lake district and southern island-rich capital. ### Popular cities in Finland [Helsinki Known for Shopping, Business and Family-friendly ](https://expedia.com/Helsinki.dx178261) Visit Helsinki for its sophisticated charm and vibrant cultural scene, its beautiful buildings and its many museums and galleries. ## Reasons to visit - Helsinki Cathedral - Senate Square - Finlandia Hall [Explore City](https://expedia.com/Helsinki.dx178261)[Find Hotels](https://expedia.com/Helsinki-Hotels.d178261.Travel-Guide-Hotels) [Rovaniemi Known for Small town, Shopping and Hiking ](https://expedia.com/Rovaniemi.dx3059) Quaint Rovaniemi is calling! Discover its museums, hiking, cafes, and more. ## Reasons to visit - Santa Claus Village - Ounasvaara - Lordi's Square [Explore City](https://expedia.com/Rovaniemi.dx3059)[Find Hotels](https://expedia.com/Rovaniemi-Hotels.d3059.Travel-Guide-Hotels) [Espoo Known for Business, Family-friendly and Sports ](https://expedia.com/Espoo.dx5270) The diverse geography of Finland’s second-largest municipality ensures you’ll find plenty to do both indoors and out. ## Reasons to visit - Espoo Cathedral - Seurasaari Open Air Museum [Explore City](https://expedia.com/Espoo.dx5270)[Find Hotels](https://expedia.com/Espoo-Hotels.d5270.Travel-Guide-Hotels) [Oulu Known for Dining, Shopping and Family-friendly ](https://expedia.com/Oulu.dx2717) Romantic Oulu awaits: its food, entertainment, riverfront, and more! ## Reasons to visit - Nallikari - Oulu Beach [Explore City](https://expedia.com/Oulu.dx2717)[Find Hotels](https://expedia.com/Oulu-Hotels.d2717.Travel-Guide-Hotels) [Tampere Known for Business, Shopping and Family-friendly ](https://expedia.com/Tampere.dx3484) Get away to Tampere! 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[Book now](https://expedia.com/deals?rfrr=DX_SPRING_PROMO_58) ## Regions in Finland ![Kemi showing landscape views and snow](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/1786/4716c302-8122-4853-9183-381ef769dad0.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Lapland The official home of Santa Claus, Rovaniemi is not only a delightful winter wonderland, but also a thrilling place to visit throughout the year. - All areas in Finland [Central Finland](https://expedia.com/Central-Finland.dx6056254)[Central Ostrobothnia](https://expedia.com/Central-Ostrobothnia.dx6056248)[Kainuu](https://expedia.com/Kainuu.dx553248635964611340)[Kanta-Häme](https://expedia.com/Tavastia-Proper.dx553248635975177379)[Kymenlaakso](https://expedia.com/Kymenlaakso.dx553248635975177292)[Lapland](https://expedia.com/Lapland.dx6056258)[North Karelia](https://expedia.com/North-Karelia.dx6056252)[Northern Ostrobothnia](https://expedia.com/Northern-Ostrobothnia.dx553248635975177429)[Northern Savonia](https://expedia.com/Northern-Savonia.dx6056253)[Ostrobothnia](https://expedia.com/Ostrobothnia.dx553248635964611341)[Pirkanmaa](https://expedia.com/Pirkanmaa.dx553248635964611329)[Päijänne Tavastia](https://expedia.com/Paijanne-Tavastia.dx6056256)[Satakunta](https://expedia.com/Satakunta.dx553248635975177233)[South Karelia](https://expedia.com/South-Karelia.dx553248635975177210)[Southern Ostrobothnia](https://expedia.com/Southern-Ostrobothnia.dx553248635964077453)[Southern Savonia](https://expedia.com/Southern-Savonia.dx553248635975177300)[Southwest Finland](https://expedia.com/Southwest-Finland.dx6232704)[Uusimaa](https://expedia.com/Uusimaa.dx553248635964611304) - [Packages](?pwaLob=wizard-package-pwa) - [Stays](?pwaLob=wizard-hotel-pwa-v2) - [Flights](?pwaLob=wizard-flight-pwa) - [Things to do](?pwaLob=wizard-lx-pwa) - [Cruises](?pwaLob=wizard-cruise-pwa) - [Cars](?pwaLob=wizard-car-pwa) # Finland