🇫🇮 FINLAND · TOURISM
What to visit in Finland ?
1 city curated by Hozy · 24+ places to discover. Landmarks, hidden restaurants, nature and viewpoints.
Finland plays by its own rules: silence is a form of politeness, the sauna is a social institution, and nature is a constant presence even in the cities. Helsinki is only an introduction - the country really reveals itself in Tampere, in the Turku archipelago or along the Lapland roads where the light changes everything.
The country stretches 1,200 kilometres from the Gulf of Finland to the fells of Saariselkä. In the south, the indented coasts and the islands of the archipelago. In the middle, the lake district - Saimaa, Päijänne - with its birch and pine forests. In the north, Finnish Lapland, official home of Father Christmas in Rovaniemi, but above all a land of auroras, reindeer and deliberately chosen solitude.
Good to know
June and July for white nights and hiking in Lapland. February and March for the Northern Lights with tolerable temperatures and thick snow still on the ground. Avoid November: near-permanent darkness and no snow yet.
The VR train links Helsinki to Rovaniemi in 9 hours - comfortable and reliable. Beyond the main lines, a car is essential. In summer, the ferry network between the islands of the Turku archipelago is a slow but logical option.
In smaller cities, the covered markets - like Tampere's Kauppahalli - serve smoked salmon and black pudding from 8am. That's where the locals have lunch, not in the tourist restaurants in the centre.
Cities to discover in Finland
Frequently asked questions
Visiting Finland, in practice
Which cities should I visit in Finlande ?
Hozy lists 1 city in Finland: Helsinki. Each city offers a curated selection of landmarks, hidden restaurants, viewpoints and activities.
How many days to plan for Finlande ?
A 5 to 10 day trip lets you discover 2 to 3 major cities in Finland. For a full tour of the country, plan at least 2 weeks.
When is the best season to visit Finlande ?
June and July for white nights and hiking in Lapland. February and March for the Northern Lights with tolerable temperatures and thick snow still on the ground. Avoid November: near-permanent darkness and no snow yet.