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As the practice of taking an icy dip booms in Finland – one of the birthplaces of winter swimming, younger generations are embracing the activity for its dynamic range of health benefits. Elina Mäkinen, Finland’s best-known professional winter swimmer and international TikTok sensation, shares her favorite winter swimming spots – suitable also for beginners – in the world’s happiest country.

Discover Finland’s top highlights for 2026, from major cultural openings and heritage celebrations to Arctic wellness retreats and luxury nature escapes. Recognized by Lonely Planet as a Best in Travel destination, Finland invites visitors to embrace design, wellbeing, and the great outdoors.

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Finland Highlights 2026

Discover Oulu, Finland’s 2026 European Capital of Culture, featuring over 1,000 events – from the world premiere of a Sámi Opera to a techno-art festival on a frozen sea complete with an ice sauna. Experience northern culture, creativity, and unforgettable seasonal celebrations.

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Oulu, The European Capital of Culture 2026

Discover how Finland – the world’s biggest coffee-drinking nation – celebrates International Coffee Day. Explore Finnish coffee traditions, cosy cafés, and the beloved "kahvitauko" as autumn’s chill sets in.

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From Cosy Cafés to Tasty Treats

Explore seven hidden treasures around Lake Saimaa, the birthplace of Finland’s Everyman’s Rights. Discover autumn landscapes, foraging traditions, and the cultural legacy of Ilma Lindgren in Finland’s largest lake region.

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Seven Hidden Treasures to Discover Around Lake Saimaa

Explore the flavours of Finnish Lapland, where Arctic nature, seasonal ingredients, and Sámi traditions shape a unique northern cuisine.

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Tastes of Lapland: Exploring the Wild Food of the North

Discover Finland’s top nature gems by train. Explore national parks, lake landscapes, and lighthouse stays, with new curated routes offering mindful, responsible travel.

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Discover Finland’s Nature Treasures by Train

Explore Finland’s archipelago and discover the freshest Nordic flavours. From seasonal, local ingredients to traditional Finnish dishes, embark on a culinary journey along the Finnish coast.

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Pearls of Nordic Cuisine on the Finnish Coast

Explore Finland’s wild herbs, from urban parks to fine-dining tables. Join guided foraging tours and savour the unique flavours of Finnish nature, fresh from forest to plate.

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Nordic Magic on a Plate – Wild Herbs in Finland

A curated list of the top new experiences in Finland that should be on every traveller's bucket list for 2025.

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2025's Must-Experience Finnish Novelties

The secret to Finnish happiness can be found in the country’s beloved sauna tradition

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Finland, the World's Happiest Country for the 8th Time

To share the hacks to Finnish happiness, Finland and its capital Helsinki, invite applications to a unique urban happiness expedition taking place this summer in Finland

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Finland, the World's Happiest Country for the 7th Time

Visit Finland and Helsinki Partners will welcome lucky participants to learn from the Helsinki Happiness Hackers

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World’s Happiest Country and its Capital Open Applications for a One-of-a-Kind Urban Happiness Expedition

Vesku the reindeer invites travellers to discover summer in Lapland

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World’s First Reindeer Influencer Vesku

Embrace the excitement of 2024 in Finland. Discover nine must-visit places to add to your bucket list and embark on a memorable journey.

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Nine Exciting Experiences in Finland in 2024

Explore the magic of Finnish Lakeland in winter. Thousands of lakes, saunas, and snowy landscapes await sustainable adventures. 

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Top 10 Sustainable winter experiences in Lakeland

Discover Finland's best adventures and sustainable travel tips. 

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The Best Adventures and Sustainable Trends in Finland

Find your inner Finn and take part in the Happiness Masterclass online.

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Happiness Masterclass Available for Everyone Online

Explore the colour galore with Autumn Foliage Live and plan your trip around autumn foliage.

Experience Finland's enchanting Ruska season with Visit Finland's Live Map and locals tips.

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Fall for Finland This Autumn: Enchanting Ruska

Finland is the perfect spot for sustainable and responsible holidays. Explore ten hidden gems that you shouldn't miss out on.

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Sustainable travel trips to Finland

Join a culinary adventure to Finnish Lapland and explore the most exquisite dishes made from freshly foraged local and wild ingredients. 

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Lapland – Wild and Creative Summer Foodie Destination

Finland offers a rare combination of vibrant urban culture, the serenity of the natural world, and of course, many saunas for all - Finland is one of the most LGBTQIA+ friendly countries in the world.

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Finland – the undiscovered gem of the Nordics for LGBTQIA travellers

For the sixth consecutive year, Finland has been named the happiest country in the world by the annual United Nations World Happiness Report, holding the top title since 2018.

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Finland is named the happiest country in the world

Visit Finland is looking for participants from around the world to master in happiness.

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Ready to find your inner Finn?

Whether you prefer natural wellness, outdoor activities such as hiking and swimming, or music festivals, Lapland has it all.

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Finland's Hidden Gem – Summer in Lapland

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Cold is the new hot: Finland leads the winter swimming way

From playing air guitar to sauna-heating and wife-carrying competitions, here’s our list of unconventional events celebrating Finland that will take you to new places and experiences – and put a smile on your face in the World’s Happiest Country where nature is always nearby.

From playing air guitar to sauna-heating and wife-carrying competitions, here’s our list of unconventional events celebrating Finland that will take you to new places and experiences!

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Weirdly wonderful competitions and events: 12 quirky reasons to visit Finland in 2023

Spark joy the Nordic way by spending time in nature from forests to fells, enjoying a good steam in the sauna, and soaking up the endless sports and cultural offerings from live music to visual art.

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Here’s your curated bucket list for travel in 2023 to Finland, the World’s Happiest Country

Award-winning culinary experiences bring together pure, natural ingredients from forest to field, sea to lake in unforgettable Finnish settings from the city to the wilds.

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A taste of Finland – the newest Nordic food hotspots

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Seize the colours: Autumn Foliage Live Map with help of AI 

Lapland is a stunning region full of unique landscapes and wildlife. Here are seven of the area's most beautiful hotels to stay at during your visit.

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The 7 most beautiful hotels to stay in Lapland in 2022

Interested in travelling to Finland? Here are five reasons to visit the happiest country in the world.

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The 5 ultimate reasons to travel to the happiest country in the world

Read this Visit Finland press release to find out why Finland was named the happiest country in the world for the fourth year in a row.

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Finland is named the happiest country in the world – 4th year in a row

Read this Visit Finland press release to find out how Finland is prioritizing travellers' health and well-being moving forward.

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Finland – the ideal post-pandemic destination

Read inspiring stories of Finnish travel companies and entrepreneurs who found new ways of working during the Covid-19 pandemic.

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Finnish Hospitality Heroes

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