Matador's Ultimate Guide to Finland

Winter nights bathed in northern lights and endless sun in summer ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ [Finland]( Matador's Ultimate Guide to Finland Hi there, Seeing the Northern Lights in Finland might be the first thing that comes to mind when visiting the most sparsely-populated country in Europe. However, the natural light show in Rovaniemi isn’t the only reason to go. Helsinki comes alive in the summer, boasting one of the best outdoor drinking scenes in the world. The city also offers an abundance of free things to do, from numerous museums to Suomenlinna Fortress Island to Nuuksio National Park. Finland’s famous Everyman’s Rights grant the country an unprecedented amount of mountain trails, lakes, and hikes open to the public. It's also one of the [best wildlife destinations]( to visit. Whether captivated by the enchanting midnight sun or the ethereal northern lights, Finland, with its diverse offerings, undeniably earns a coveted spot on any traveler's bucket list. [EXPLORE FINLAND]( [GuideGeek]( Get Inspired [Helsinki]( A Local’s Guide To Making the Most of Summer in Finland, the Land of the Midnight Sun We caught up with Sakari Manninen, cofounder of The Finnish Long Drink, to give us some insight into summer in Finland. [READ MORE]( [Thonburi]( The 5 Most Beautiful Towns in Finland Tourists Miss Most visitors to Finland either head to Helsinki or Rovaniemi. But don't miss these lesser-visited towns, from charming coastal towns in the south to the scenic wilderness of Finnish Lapland in the north. [READ MORE]( [Inari, Finland]( The Ultimate Nordic Road Trip To Take Advantage of the Midnight Sun If you want to experience the white nights, here's the perfect road trip itinerary across these Nordic countries. [READ MORE]( [Reindeer Festival]( 9 Experiences To Immerse Yourself in the Sámi Way of Life in Arctic Europe A Finno-Ugric people, the Sámi have lived in Northern Europe for thousands of years. Here are ways to enrich your understanding and embrace this rich culture. [READ MORE]( [Helsinki]( Helsinki Is Like a Wes Anderson Movie Come To Life Not at all the cold, isolated, and boring Nordic outpost, but a whimsical and slightly offbeat vibe comes through in its aesthetic. [READ MORE]( [Ylläs, Finland — Sauna in a gondola]( The Craziest Saunas Around the World The sauna is one of Finland’s most important contributions to the rest of the world, having outlived Finland’s other exports (yes, even the Nokia flip phones). [READ MORE]( [Lapponian Gate]( 12 Experiences You Can Only Have in Arctic Europe Here are just 12 of the one-and-only experiences you can have in this extraordinary place. [READ MORE]( [Arctic TreeHouse Hotel in Rovaniemi,]( Find the Arctic Winter Wonderland of Your Dreams at Finland’s TreeHouse Hotel The views from the TreeHouse are simply stunning. [READ MORE]( Nature + Adventure [snowmobile under the northern lights]( Electric Snowmobiles Are the Most Peaceful Way To See the Northern Lights That’s because electric snowmobiles are utterly silent. [READ MORE]( [Ice hotel]( 10 Incredible Winter Adventures for Your Trip To Arctic Europe In the winter, Arctic Europe looks like a scene straight out of Narnia — frozen waterfalls, snowcapped pines, and thick layers of white are in practically every view. [READ MORE]( [skiing under the northern lights]( 5 Places Where You Can Ski Under the Northern Lights View the aurora borealis as you speed down the hill. [READ MORE]( Food + Culture [delicious cheese pastry]( 10 Traditional Finnish Foods From the Happiest Country in the World Perhaps one reason why the Finns are so happy is the local cuisine. [READ MORE]( [friends in a sauna]( The Best Saunas You Need To Visit in Helsinki, Finland No trip to Finland would be complete without enjoying a Finnish sauna. [READ MORE]( Epic Stays Take the headache out of planning and check out our staff picks for places to stay [Finland places to stay]( [Finland places to stay]( [Finland places to stay]( [Finland places to stay]( [Finland places to stay]( [Epic Stays TikTok]( [Open email in your web browser and bookmark for your next trip]( FOLLOW US AND FIND YOUR NEXT #TRAVELSTOKE [Facebook]( [Linkedin]( [Youtube]( [Instagram]( [TikTok]( [Pinterest]( [X.com]( [Threads]( [Update your email frequency and topic preferences here](. Or [unsubscribe from our newsletter.]( We'll be here when you need us! Copyright © 2023 Matador Network, All rights reserved. Our mailing address is: Matador Network, PO Box 7775, Suite 40021, San Francisco, CA 94120, United States