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Denmark vs Finland: which Nordic country is better to visit?Sep 5, 2023 • 7 min read
These two countries consistently rank among the world’s best for livability, sophistication and happiness. So which one should you visit?
Finland Travel Stories
tips and advice10 of the best places to visit in Finland: from Helsinki cool to the frozen wilds of LaplandJun 1, 2022 • 10 min read
Get the lowdown on the 10 best places to visit in Finland, from Lapland’s winter fantasy to the edgy art scene of Helsinki.
hikingFinland’s best hikes: from high Arctic fells to fantasy forestsMay 29, 2022 • 10 min read
From demanding treks through Arctic canyons to easy walks with kids, these hikes might be the best way to experience the natural beauty of Finland.
wildlife and natureFinland’s best road trips: lakes, Lapland and local delicacies (think reindeer)May 22, 2022 • 6 min read
Drive along seas and lakes – and even see Santa at work – on these fabulous Finland road trips.
destination practicalitiesThe best times to visit Finland: from the northern lights to the midnight sunMay 16, 2022 • 10 min read
From the midnight sun in summer to the polar night in winter via snow-covered Lapland, choose the best time for your visit to Finland with this guide.
destination practicalitiesVisa requirements for Finland: everything you need to knowMay 14, 2022 • 4 min read
Do you need to arrange a visa before your trip to Finland? Read our guide to find out.
national parksFinland's best national parks for hikers, paddlers, foragers and nature loversMay 10, 2022 • 10 min read
Finland recently opened its 41st national park – not bad for a country of just 5.5 million people! Here are Finland's most spectacular national parks.
budget travelGetting around in Finland: a beginners’ guideMay 6, 2022 • 8 min read
From design-savvy cities to endless forests, Finland is easy to explore by public transport. Here’s our guide to the best ways to get around in Finland.
wildlife and natureHow to see wildlife responsibly in Finland – and the best places to do itMay 3, 2022 • 9 min read
Discover Finland’s best wildlife watching opportunities from the reindeer herding Sámi in Lapland to wild brown bears on the Russian border.
budget travelHow to visit Finland on a budget (the only guide you’ll ever need)Apr 26, 2022 • 10 min read
From Lapland snow fun to Helsinki’s trophy sights, get the lowdown on how to see Finland on a budget and make your euro stretch that bit further.
wildlife and natureFinland’s sauna culture: everything you've ever wanted to know (including the nudity question)Apr 17, 2022 • 6 min read
Finland invented the sauna and, frankly, nobody does it better. Discover where to find the best sauna experience, and learn how to sweat like a local.
national parksAutumn in Finland: an alternative fall foliage tourAug 27, 2020 • 5 min read
For a few short weeks in September and early October, autumn lovers head to Finland to catch summer’s final flourish before the winter darkness descends.
cooking and recipesFinnish your food in Kuopio: European region of gastronomy 2020Nov 8, 2019 • 6 min read
The European Gastronomic Region for 2020 is Kuopio, capital of Finland’s beautiful lakeland region. In this article, we give you the delicious reasons why.
foodCapital gains: Helsinki on a budgetFeb 18, 2019 • 5 min read
Helsinki is a captivating city with an intriguing history, impressive architecture, innovative design and fantastic food. Light and airy in the summer and…
foodBaltic bar crawl: booze cruising between Tallinn and HelsinkiDec 17, 2018 • 5 min read
It’s Friday at 8pm and, somewhere in the Baltic Sea, a ferry is sailing through icy waters. There is a party aboard: pints of beer are being slung in an…
foodHow to live like a Local in HelsinkiNov 2, 2018 • 4 min read
Spending time in Helsinki's relaxed wine bars, steamy saunas, cheap and cheerful restaurants and inspiring art galleries are just some of LP Local…
food10 best cheap eats in HelsinkiJun 11, 2018 • 5 min read
Helsinki is not cheap, but since the advent of Restaurant Day – a festival organised four times a year when ordinary citizens can open their own food…
beachesFinland in a weekOct 24, 2016 • 6 min read
Think Finland and what pops to mind? Moomins, saunas or Santa, perhaps? Prepare to push those boundaries on a week-long trip that clicks into the groove…
artA perfect weekend in HelsinkiJul 11, 2016 • 6 min read
If Helsinki has so far escaped the short-break spotlight, this is its moment to shine. Shaped by the Baltic, swinging between extremes of dark winters and…
beachesHelsinki with kidsNov 11, 2015 • 5 min read
With the Moomins as national treasures, it makes perfect sense that the Finnish capital should be child-friendly, but geography also plays its part.