Finland Travel

Popular Helsinki tourist attractions include the 19th century Senate Square, the Suomenlinna Fortress and the Seurasaari Open Air Museum.

Dec 13, 2009 - Satu Susanna Rommi

A Lapland skiing holiday can be combined with a visit to Father Christmas's home, husky dog sledding, the northern lights and a visit to a reindeer farm.

Nov 19, 2009 - Jane Hodgson

Finland's capital has a reputation as an expensive holiday destination, but there are some affordable hotels and hostels in Helsinki.

Nov 10, 2009 - Satu Susanna Rommi

Finland is a country of forests and lakes, so a great place for holidays, summer or winter.

Nov 4, 2009 - Gillian Thomas

Christmas is the most celebrated holiday in Finland, and Christmas celebrations in Finland are built around ancient Nordic Christmas traditions.

Oct 19, 2009 - Satu Susanna Rommi

Taking a Lapland Christmas holiday to visit Santa's Village is arguably one of most magical experience a child can have.

Oct 14, 2009 - Rachel Wills

Finland's Santa Claus Village and Santa Claus Office are expecting a busy Christmas season as Father Christmas gets ready to meet visitors from around the world.

Oct 13, 2009 - Satu Susanna Rommi

Helsinki offers winter activities from ice-skating to ice-swimming, and a variety of Christmas events. Winter weather in Helsinki can be cold and windy, so wrap up warm.

Oct 7, 2009 - Satu Susanna Rommi

The best places and times for viewing the magical Aurora Borealis, or Northern Lights, in Finland's Lapland.

Sep 29, 2009 - Satu Susanna Rommi

From wife carrying to mobile phone throwing the people of Finland have devised many summer pursuits to pass the long daylight hours.

Aug 24, 2009 - Rupert Taylor

Plowing through thick Arctic ice and stopping to let passengers walk on the frozen sea and to take a dip in drysuits are experiences a Finnish icebreaker offers tourists.

Aug 21, 2009 - Tina Costanza

One of the most fun and common winter journeys is a sled safari in Finland's northern Lapland region, pulled by reindeer or a team of husky dogs.

Aug 5, 2009 - Tina Costanza

Helsinki hostels carry the most inexpensive prices when it comes to having a place to stay in Finland's capital city.

Jul 3, 2009 - Tina Costanza

Whether you want to enjoy a cup of café au lait in a classy setting or perhaps a slice of a raw chocolate cake, this article presents ten enjoyable options in Helsinki.

Jul 3, 2009 - Maija Haavisto

Finland is generally well known for its technology, but the nation has also earned a reputation for hosting fun and offbeat festivals.

May 25, 2009 - Tina Costanza

Tampere, a small city about 100 miles north-west of Helsinki in Finland, is rapidly becoming a popular destination for a lively short break or a stag/hen weekend.

May 6, 2009 - Gillian Thomas

If you're traveling to Finland, most likely there is no need to rent a car. Both local and long distance public transportation work well, even if they're somewhat pricey.

Apr 7, 2009 - Maija Haavisto

After visiting Santa Claus in Lapland, complete the Christmas shopping in one of Helsinki, Finland's great Christmas Markets while sipping mulled wine or a warm schnapps.

Oct 18, 2008 - Mari Nicholson

Santa Claus is alive and well and living in Finnish Lapland where workshops are staffed by elves, and where sleds and sleighs hauled by reindeer form the local transport.

Oct 10, 2008 - Mari Nicholson

In Finland's Lapland region lies Santa Claus' Village. Stop off at Santa's Grotto, cross the official Arctic Circle line, or send a letter home from Santa's Post Office.

Oct 2, 2008 - Andrew Latham

The King's Road, between Turku and Helsinki is one of Scandinavia's most historic routes; continue on to Porvoo to find works of groundbreaking Art Nouveauartists.

Sep 8, 2008 - Stillman Rogers

Although Helsinki is great for shopping, Tampere, Turku, historic villages and communities everywhere offer made-in-Finland souvenirs and bring-home gifts to treasure.

Apr 5, 2008 - Connie Emerson

Glasswear created by Alvar Aalto, clothes designed by Raija Medler and Titvi Ikaheimo, Marimekko handbags and other world-famous Finnish products star in Helsinki shops.

Apr 5, 2008 - Connie Emerson

Helsinki's pre-holiday markets bring the best of Nordic art, crafts and world-class Finnish design together in an exciting city that knows how to enjoy winter.

Nov 14, 2007 - Stillman Rogers

For Finns, it's traditional to strip off and sit in a hot, sweaty room with members of the same sex without any clothes on. In the capital city, skinny dipping is in.

Oct 3, 2007 - David Whitley