Europe
Finland
Finland combines vast forests, thousands of lakes, the Arctic wilderness of Lapland and the design capital of Helsinki. From the Northern Lights of the Finnish Arctic and the midnight sun of summer to the sauna culture central to Finnish life and the exceptional architecture of the capital, Finland offers experiences that are genuinely distinctive.
Elect's take
"Finland has a quality of nature and a sense of space that I find deeply restorative. The combination of Arctic wilderness, outstanding design culture and genuine authenticity creates something increasingly rare in European travel."
Lapland is the great Finnish experience. Reindeer safaris, husky sledding, ice fishing, Northern Lights viewing and staying in glass-roofed cabins under the Arctic sky create memories difficult to replicate elsewhere. Helsinki is a superb design capital with outstanding architecture and excellent food. Finnish sauna culture, listed by UNESCO, is an integral part of any visit.
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Northern Lights
Some of the world's best Aurora Borealis viewing in Finnish Lapland.
Reindeer Safaris
Traditional Sámi reindeer herding experiences in the Arctic wilderness.
Finnish Sauna
A UNESCO recognised cultural tradition essential to Finnish life.
Finnish Lakeland
A landscape of over 180000 lakes in the heart of Finland.
Helsinki Design
A capital city of outstanding contemporary and Art Nouveau architecture.
Midnight Sun
The extraordinary phenomenon of 24 hour daylight in the Finnish summer.
