Title: Visit Finland: Best of Finland Travel 2025 | Expedia Tourism - Expedia.co.uk [Finland Hotels](https://expedia.co.uk/Destinations-In-Finland.d58.Hotel-Destinations)[Holiday Rentals in Finland](https://expedia.co.uk/Destinations-In-Finland.d58.Holiday-Rental-Destinations)[Finland Flights](https://expedia.co.uk/Destinations-In-Finland.d58.Flight-Destinations)[Finland Car Hire](https://expedia.co.uk/Destinations-In-Finland.d58.Car-Hire-Destinations)[Finland Holidays](https://expedia.co.uk/Finland.d58.Holidays-City-Breaks) # Finland ## Tourist Guide ![Utsjoki which includes boating, a river or creek and landscape views](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/137000/137479-Utsjoki.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Arktikum which includes a sunset, a river or creek and tranquil scenes](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/137000/137396-Rovaniemi.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Luosto showing a sunset and tranquil scenes](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/136000/136284-Luosto.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Ivalo showing tranquil scenes, a fountain and a river or creek](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/136000/136334-Ivalo.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Pyha-Luosto National Park showing forests](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/136000/136272-Luosto.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) #### Gaze up at the otherworldly northern lights from the icy northern reaches of Europe in this sophisticated and picturesque nation. With lake-filled national parks, an Arctic culture and an urbane capital city full of architectural gems, Finland is a varied destination. Explore the many museums, islands and traditional villages for an insight into this picturesque land and its people. At the southern end of the country lies its cultured and artistic capital of Helsinki. Browse the fascinating displays of the many museums in the Kamppi District. Explore the extraordinary Temppeliaukio Church carved from bedrock and the nearby contemporary curved Kamppi Chapel. Get around the city with modern bus and metro links. Travel by ferry across the bay to explore some of Helsinki’s 330 islands. Try local food of pasties and reindeer meat. Consider a change of scenery with a road trip north for about 5 hours. Reach the Finnish lake district of Linnansaari National Park. Enjoy some of the world’s most breathtaking panoramas, including the serene Haukivesi Lake and its islands. Stay in a campground and appreciate the tranquility among ospreys and seals. Continue north into the snowy wilderness of Europe’s northernmost regions. The Lapland area, which claims to be the home of Santa Claus, is among the best places to spot the northern lights or aurora borealis. Visit Santa Claus Village in the town of Rovaniemi and learn about Arctic life and history in the Arktikum museum. Reach the winter sports area of Saariselkä far north of the Arctic Circle. Ski, join a reindeer safari, ride on a sled behind huskies or drive a snowmobile. Admire the SnowCastle, SnowHotel, SnowChapel and SnowRestaurant in Kemi on the Gulf of Bothnia. Stay overnight in this frozen realm and dine at snowy tables between walls and floors of ice. Embark on an ice-breaker trip through the deep-water harbor in the charming town. Finland is in the northern part of Europe, between Sweden, northern Norway and Russia. Arrive at international airports in Helsinki, Tampere or Turku. Enjoy the country’s northern winter wonderland, central lake district and southern island-rich capital. ### Popular cities in Finland [HelsinkiKnown for Shopping, Business and Family-friendly](https://expedia.co.uk/Helsinki.dx178261) Visit Helsinki for its refined charm, vibrant culture, beautiful buildings and many museums and galleries. ## Reasons to visit - Helsinki Cathedral - Senate Square - Olympic Stadium [Explore city](https://expedia.co.uk/Helsinki.dx178261)[Find hotels](https://expedia.co.uk/Helsinki-Hotels.d178261.Travel-Guide-Hotels) [RovaniemiKnown for Small town, Shopping and Hiking](https://expedia.co.uk/Rovaniemi.dx3059) Quaint Rovaniemi is calling! Discover its museums, hiking, forests and more. ## Reasons to visit - Santa Claus Village - Ounasvaara - Arktikum [Explore city](https://expedia.co.uk/Rovaniemi.dx3059)[Find hotels](https://expedia.co.uk/Rovaniemi-Hotels.d3059.Travel-Guide-Hotels) [EspooKnown for Business, Family-friendly and Sports](https://expedia.co.uk/Espoo.dx5270) Espoo is Finland's second largest city and will delight and surprise you as it combines the hustle of the city with the tranquillity of nature. ## Reasons to visit - Seurasaari Open Air Museum - Espoo Cathedral [Explore city](https://expedia.co.uk/Espoo.dx5270)[Find hotels](https://expedia.co.uk/Espoo-Hotels.d5270.Travel-Guide-Hotels) [OuluKnown for Dining, Shopping and Family-friendly](https://expedia.co.uk/Oulu.dx2717) Romantic Oulu awaits: its dining, entertainment, opera and more! ## Reasons to visit - Nallikari - Oulu Beach [Explore city](https://expedia.co.uk/Oulu.dx2717)[Find hotels](https://expedia.co.uk/Oulu-Hotels.d2717.Travel-Guide-Hotels) [TampereKnown for Business, Shopping and Family-friendly](https://expedia.co.uk/Tampere.dx3484) Get away to Tampere! Enjoy the museums, festivals and cathedral. ## Reasons to visit - Pyynikki Observation Tower [Explore city](https://expedia.co.uk/Tampere.dx3484)[Find hotels](https://expedia.co.uk/Tampere-Hotels.d3484.Travel-Guide-Hotels) [TurkuKnown for Shopping, Business and Museums](https://expedia.co.uk/Turku.dx3463) Experience the museums, cathedral and island views in Turku! [Explore city](https://expedia.co.uk/Turku.dx3463)[Find hotels](https://expedia.co.uk/Turku-Hotels.d3463.Travel-Guide-Hotels) ## Regions in Finland ![Kemi showing snow and landscape views](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/136000/136245-Kemi.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Lapland Rovaniemi, known as the home of Santa Claus, is the largest city in Europe in terms of area, and visitors come to study at the university, and for sport and culture. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Lapland.dx6056258) ![Finland featuring heritage architecture and a church or cathedral](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/137000/137384-Helsinki.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Central Finland Magnificent forests, large lakes and fascinating towns – hike in Southern Konnevesi National Park, cruise on Lake Päijänne or enjoy a city break in Central Finland. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Central-Finland.dx6056254) - [Packages](?pwaLob=wizard-package-pwa) - [Stays](?pwaLob=wizard-hotel-pwa-v2) - [Flights](?pwaLob=wizard-flight-pwa) - [Things to do](?pwaLob=wizard-lx-pwa) - [Cruises](?pwaLob=wizard-cruise-pwa) - [Cars](?pwaLob=wizard-car-pwa) # Finland ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/mad-service/footer/bnaBanners/BEX_Footer.jpg) ## Go further with the Expedia app Save on select hotels when you book in the app. Our app deals help you to save on trips so you can travel more and manage it all on the go. 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