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In a country where winter activities and sports certainly dominate, (on the inside) throughout the year, there's much to see and do as Finland is famed for its quality museums and wide-selection of art galleries, shopping venues and therapeutic health spas and saunas.
Summer weather in Finland is often perfect, so boating, camping and fishing on your lake of choice, sailing through the coastal islands, and family hikes though the countryside are most enjoyable.
Major attractions include the capital city of Helsinki and its Suomenlinna Sea Fortress and Linnanmaki Amusement Park; Porvoo, Finland's second oldest town; the wooden (old town) of Rauma, the world's biggest snow castle near Kemi; the month-long opera festival in Savonlinna in July, and Santa Claus Village near the town of Rovaniemi on the edge of the Arctic Circle.
Other popular points-of-interest include distinctive Aland and its many islands, Lapland and its Sami culture and the Aurora Borealis (northern lights), Medieval castles and fortresses, and a wide variety of national parks spread across the country.
For travel tips, city details, major attractions and points-of-interest, follow the links below.
GENERAL ITEMS OF INTEREST
 Currency Finland uses the euro countrywide. Instead of traveling with your own country's currency and then paying the somewhat expensive cash conversion rates, we suggest - to get the best exchange rate - you use an ATM for cash and credit cards for purchases.
Currency Conversion here!
Electricity Finland runs on 230 volts AC (50 cycles).
Note that most modern laptop, cell phone and digital camera chargers are dual voltage and will work perfectly in Finland with just a simple adapter plug. Find electrical adapters, products and tips here!
Times to Travel
Northern winters in Finland are long and very cold, while summers are warm, but brief.
In the southern reaches winter temperatures are milder, but still cold, while summer days (May through September) can be downright pleasant, and subsequently prove to be the best time to visit.
Above the Arctic Circle (in the far north) the summer sun never completely sets, thus the phrase, "Polar Night." Winter days there are dark and rather eerie as the sun never rises for almost two months.
Further south in Finland summer days are longer with lingering evening light. In winter the sun seems to just creep above the horizon; days are short, and available light is muted and less intense.
In winter, Finland (north to south) is covered by a blanket of snow. Along its eastern border with Russia, and in the northern areas that snow is often deep, with some remaining on the ground into early May, and much later to the north of the Arctic Circle.
Rainfall is spread somewhat evenly throughout the year, while summer storms with significant rainfall are rather common in the south.
Travel Advisories here!
VISAS
A valid passport is required to enter Finland. For stays up to 90 days visa requirements (if any) vary from country to country. To find out whether or not you need to apply for a visa, we suggest you the contact Finland's Ministry for Foreign Affairs.
For stays longer than 90 days regarding study, employment, or tourism, a visa is required and must be obtained in advance. For additional information please contact the Finland's Ministry for Foreign Affairs with jurisdiction over your country of residence.
FINLAND TOURISM SITES
Aland Islands web site
Archipelago Guide web site
Castles, Fortresses and Manor Houses web site
Espoo Tourist Information web site
Finland National Parks here!
Finland's World Heritage Sites web site
Fishing in Finland web site
Golfing in Finland web site
Helsinki Guide web site
King's Road web site
Kuopio Region Guide web site
Lakeland - 1000 Lakes Region web site
Lapland here!
Moominworld here!
Oulu Visitor Guide web site
Outdoor Finland web site
Rovaniemi Travel Guide web site
Saimaa Lake District web site
Sámi Museum here!
Santa Claus Village web site
Skiing in Finland web site
Snow Castle of Kemi web site
Tampere Tourist Information web site
Virtual Finland web site
Visit Finland here!
FINLAND TOURISM TRANSPORTATION
Airports web site
Bus Travel web site
Ferries web site
Trains web site
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