finland
Take a virtual vacation to finland
Join us for igloos, dog-sledding and an attempt at watching the northern lights
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Travel Tips
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1. backpacker - $100-$150
2. comfortable $150-$200
3. luxury $350+
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Finland has an extensive rail network. Within cities, trams are the preferred form of transportation. Finnish Railways offers excellent inter-city routes. There are also buses and car hire options as well. Domestic flights are also readily available on FinnAir but should be booked in advance.
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For tons of snow and winter activities, December to March is the best time. For springtime, sun and more nature, April to May is the period. For warm summer days opt for June, July and August. In Finland, most nights are dark enough for Northern Lights viewing from late August to April. Chances of catching them get better the further north you go, and make sure there’s no full moon during your time there.
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Finland is statistically the least dangerous place on earth, based on the World Economic Forum's data. It has fairly low crime rates and if you follow common sense and remain vigilant at all times, you should have absolutely no problems in Finland.
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Aurora Villa in Ivalo: https://auroravillage.com
Levi Ski resort: https://levi.fi/en/ski
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Finnish and Swedish are the two official languages spoken in Finland. At least 70% of the population can speak English as well.
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Dog sledding
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Airbnb and Agoda are great options for finding accommodation, as well as flights.
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Tripped travel gear backpack
Tripped Travel Gear packing cubes
Heavy duty winter coat or parka (wind and waterproof are best)
Wool or cashmere sweaters (heavy weight, medium weight and lightweight)
Warm hiking, outdoors, or ski pants.
Thermal base layers
Merino wool socks
War, windproof hat
Warm and waterproof gloves
Wool or cashmere scarf.
Buff/neckwarmer
Waterproof shoes or boots
Swimwear
Skiing or snowboarding gear: https://www.powderhoundshop.com/
Face moisturizer and sunscreen
Sunglasses
Dry bags
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Karjalanpiirakka (rice pies), Ruisleipa (rye bread), Leipajuusto (bread cheese), Kalakukko (fish pie), Korvapuusti (cinnamon buns), Lihapullat (Finnish meatballs), Graavilohi (cured salmon), Mustikkapiirakka (blueberry pie).
Plan Your Trip to finland
finland packing essentials
