Finland
History
Grand Duchy of Finland was established, giving Finland a new political framework.
Finland declared independence from Russia on 6 December.
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.
Find a city in Finland
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Helsinki
Rovaniemi
Turku
Tampere
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
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Slush Helsinki18 November 2026 – 20 November 2026 — Helsinki — Finland
Finland Independence Day6 December 2026 — Across Finland — Finland
Helsinki Sauna Day14 March 2027 — Helsinki — Finland
Sauna Region Week6 June 2027–14 June 2027 — Jyvaskyla — Finland
Tuira Sauna Festival12 June 2027–14 June 2027 — Oulu — FinlandUse Helsinki as the first planning anchor for Finland, then compare the city, food and worth-seeing notes on this page.
Food & drink
Karjalanpiirakka
CoffeeKnown for
Northern LightsMidnight SunIn summerthe sun does not setLakes and Forests000 lakes
Nature & places