Land of a Thousand Lakes
Finland is a Northern European nation bordering Sweden, Norway and Russia. Its capital, Helsinki, occupies a peninsula and surrounding islands in the Baltic Sea. Helsinki is home to the 18th-century sea fortress Suomenlinna, the fashionable Design District and diverse museums. The Northern Lights can be seen from the country’s Arctic Lapland province, a vast wilderness with national parks and ski resorts.
Population: 5.518 million
Capital: Helsinki
Currency: Euro (€)
Official languages: Finnish • Swedish
Different ways to move around: The train network stretches all over the country and is very reliable. There are 27 airports in Finland, so flying inside the country is also convenient. Cycling is a great way to get around and do some local sightseeing.
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Finland attractions
Koli National Park
From Joensuu, take a bus to Koli village, then walk or rent a bike to explore the park.
City of Turku
Turku is well-connected by public transportation, with trains and buses providing convenient access from major cities like Helsinki and Tampere.
City of Helsinki
Visitors can easily reach Helsinki’s attractions via the efficient public transport system, including trams, buses, and the metro.
Lapland region
Lapland is accessible by train, bus, or plane. Rovaniemi, the capital of Lapland, has a major airport, and there are
