Finland
History
Grand Duchy of Finland was established, giving Finland a new political framework.
A declaration of independence was issued, making sovereignty the central political claim.
Constitution was established, giving Finland a new political framework.
Part ofEuropeMore countries, cities and routes.Short facts
RegionNorthern Europe / Nordic
LanguageFinnish, Swedish
Time zoneEET (UTC+2)
Drives onRight
Worth seeing
- Northern Lights: Lapland offers some of Europe's best aurora borealis viewing from November to March.
- Midnight Sun: In summer, the sun does not set for weeks above the Arctic Circle.
- Lakes and Forests: 188,000 lakes and vast boreal forests define a landscape of serene wilderness.
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Helsinki
Rovaniemi
Turku
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Oulu
Vaasa
Kuopio
JyväskyläPlanning questions
What is Finland known for?Northern Lights, Midnight Sun, Lakes and Forests.
What is the capital?Helsinki.
Which language is useful?Finnish, Swedish.
When is the national day?6 December.
Upcoming events
Finland Independence Day6 Dec 2026 · Finland
Nordic Sauna Summit28 May 2026 - 30 May 2026 · Helsinki / Tallinn, Finland
Tampere Sauna Week1 Jun 2026 - 7 Jun 2026 · Tampere, Finland
Sauna Region Week6 Jun 2026 - 14 Jun 2026 · Jyväskylä Region, Finland
World Sauna Forum9 Jun 2026 - 11 Jun 2026 · Jyväskylä, Finland
Tuira Sauna Festival12 Jun 2026 - 14 Jun 2026 · Oulu, FinlandNo future Finland-linked events are active in the current dataset.
Food & drink
Karjalanpiirakka
CoffeeKnown for
Northern LightsMidnight SunIn summerthe sun does not setLakes and Forests000 lakes
Nature & places