Destinations in Finland

Finland’s four regions and distinct seasons offer seemingly endless things to do and see.

Credits: Jari Romppainen

Four regions of Finland

In Finland, you can find four regions each with their own, unique characteristics: Helsinki region, Coast and Archipelago, Lakeland, and Lapland.

Learn more about the regions

Finland’s four regions all have unique characteristics, and each season brings something new to experience. Happy exploring!

Helsinki region

Learn more about the Helsinki region of Finland an...

Lakeland

Learn more about Finland's Lakeland region and hav...

Coast and Archipelago

Discover the islands, national parks and towns of ...

Lapland

Learn more about Finland's Lapland region and orga...

Destination highlights

Whether you’re looking for an urban holiday or a nature escape – or a bit of both – there’s sure to be a destination that’s right for you. Browse these options to find your next port of call.

Helsinki

The capital of Finland where vibrant urbanity meet...

Lahti

Vibrant Southern lakeside city for sports fans and...

Jyväskylä

Lakes, saunas, 4 national parks, 2 UNESCO sites & ...

Porvoo

Historical seaside town where the ambience of days gone by meets modern design.

Ruka-Kuusamo

Area filled with national parks, ski resort and adventures for families.

Tampere

Bustling and vibrant lakeside city known as the Sa...

Rovaniemi

Arctic Capital of Lapland and the Official Hometow...

Turku

Finland’s oldest city formed around the River Aura...

Loviisa

Enamoured with old wooden houses, Loviisa is an absolute gem.

Inspiration for your travels

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Peruse these selected travel routes for inspiration on places to visit and things to do. When you find something you like, save it with the heart icon.

Finland_winter_Koli_JussiHelttunen - Jussi Helttunen

Flavours of Eastern Finland

Joensuu4 days

Finland_Lappeenranta_3094_1_DSC0076_optimized - Juho Kuva

Finland on rails – scenic adventure by train

Helsinki7 days

Kvarken_Strömmingsbådan Lighthouse - Visit Vaasa

West Coast Wonders

Turku5 days

Eira_Helsinki Partners_My Helsinki OmarElMrabt_Extra_9 2018 - Omar El Mrabt, Helsinki Partners

The City Circuit

Helsinki4-5 days

Revontulet tykkymaisemassa_ThomasKast_mirror - Thomas Kast

Lapland's Arctic Wilderness

Ivalo5 days

Artisan Villages_01_Fiskars_Ruukki - Julia Kivelä - Julia Kivelä

Finnish Rural Culture

Helsinki5 days

Credits Juho Kuva

Nature in Finland

From charming Baltic islands to endless green forests to vast arctic wilderness, Finnish nature is incredibly rich and accessible – even from within city limits.