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Finland is a destination that calms the soul and ignites the imagination. It is a land forged by ice, where dark and snowy winters give way to summers of perpetual light. In this country, nature is not a backdrop, it is the protagonist. From the serenity of a lakeside cabin to the excitement of a husky sleigh safari under the Northern Lights, the experiences are profound and authentic. Helsinki, its capital, is a showcase of innovative design that coexists with elegant neoclassical buildings. Enter Finland and you will discover the power of silence, the heat of the sauna and the secret of why its people are the happiest on the planet.
Capital
Helsinki
Population
5.545.475
Langue
Finés, Sueco
Sites du patrimoine de l'UNESCO
7
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The sauna is the heart of Finnish culture. It is a place to relax, socialize and purify yourself. The quintessential Finnish experience involves warming up in a traditional wood-fired sauna and then running for a revitalizing dip in the icy waters of a lake through a hole in the ice ('avanto'). It's a thermal shock that makes you feel more alive than ever.
Witnessing the dance of the northern lights is an experience that lasts a lifetime. In Finnish Lapland, far from light pollution, opportunities to see this spectacle of green, pink and purple lights are plentiful during the winter months. Sleeping in a glass igloo to see them from your bed is an unforgettable option.
Santa Claus's official residence is located in Rovaniemi. You can visit his office, meet him in person all year round, send postcards from his official post office postmarked by the Arctic Circle and immerse yourself in the magic of Christmas, whatever the season.
Life in a 'mökki' is the essence of the Finnish summer. Renting a wooden cabin next to a lake, with no more company than the sound of birds and water, is the perfect way to disconnect. Daily activities include rowing, fishing, berry picking, barbecuing and of course taking a sauna each day.
Helsinki is a vibrant city and a paradise for lovers of design and architecture. You can visit the Design District, full of shops and workshops; admire masterpieces such as the Kamppi Chapel of Silence, the Oodi Library or the Temppeliaukio Church (excavated into the rock); and take a ferry to the Suomenlinna sea fortress.
The archipelago stretching from the southwestern coast of Finland is one of the largest in the world. Exploring this network of thousands of islands by ferry, kayak or bicycle through the 'Archipelago Circular Route' allows you to discover remote lighthouses, idyllic fishing villages and unique marine nature.
Finnish cuisine is a reflection of its environment: honest, pure and deeply connected to the seasons. It is based on fresh and clean ingredients from its forests and lakes. Fish, game, mushrooms, berries and rye bread are the pillars of a gastronomy that, without great artifice, celebrates the richness of Nordic nature.
The 'right of public access' allows anyone to pick berries and mushrooms in the forests. This is reflected in the kitchen, where blueberries, cloudberries ('lakka') and boletus are fresh and highly prized ingredients.
Finnish food values pure flavors. Dishes like smoked salmon, creamy soups, and slow-cooked stews are the foundation of a diet that seeks to comfort and nourish.
Thin and crispy rye dough dumplings, traditionally filled with rice pudding or mashed potato. They are eaten hot, spread with 'munavoi' (a paste of butter and chopped hard-boiled egg).
A creamy, comforting soup, made with diced salmon, potatoes, leeks and fresh dill. It is a very popular and representative dish of Finnish cuisine.
The most emblematic dish of Lapland. They are thin slices of reindeer meat sautéed in butter, traditionally served with mashed potatoes and cranberry jam.
Originally from the Savonia region, it is a large baked rye dough pie, filled with fish (usually whitefish) and pieces of pork belly. It is a complete meal in itself.
Known as 'squeaky cheese' because of the sound it makes when bitten into it. It is a fresh cheese that is baked or grilled and served hot, often with cloudberry jam ('lakka').
The mainstay of the Finnish diet. It is a dense, dark and often acidic bread. The most traditional version is the 'reikäleipä', a round, flat loaf with a hole in the center that was used to hang it.
Finns are the largest coffee consumers per capita in the world. Filter coffee, drunk at all hours, is a fundamental part of social and work life.
A very Finnish spirit drink. It is vodka ('Koskenkorva') infused with 'salmiakki' (salty licorice), which gives it an intense flavor and a characteristic black color.
The hot winter drink, especially at Christmas. It is a spiced wine with cinnamon, cloves, ginger and cardamom, served with almonds and raisins.
Created for the 1952 Helsinki Olympics, it is a pre-mixed cocktail of gin and grapefruit soda. It's incredibly popular and refreshing.
The Finnish cinnamon roll. Its name means 'slapped ear' due to its characteristic shape. It is a yeast dough bun with an intense flavor of cardamom and cinnamon.
Wild blueberry pie, a summer classic. The base is a soft dough and the filling combines fresh blueberries with a sour cream or yogurt mixture.
A sweet and spongy bread, flavored with cardamom. It is often presented in the form of a braid and sprinkled with pearl sugar and flaked almonds. It is the perfect accompaniment to coffee.
A small cylindrical cake, flavored with almonds and rum, and topped with a ring of icing and raspberry jam. It is traditionally eaten in February to commemorate the national poet Johan Ludvig Runeberg.
The wealth of Finland lies in the purity of its nature and the uniqueness of its culture. Next, we suggest you explore the country through different topics.
Helsinki is a design lover's paradise, with icons such as the work of Alvar Aalto, the shops of Marimekko and Iittala, and contemporary buildings such as the Oodi library. The wooden cities of Porvoo and Rauma (UNESCO) offer a historical counterpoint.
The northernmost region is home to the indigenous Sámi people, Santa Claus and the Northern Lights. The Urho Kekkonen and Pallas-Yllästunturi National Parks offer spectacular arctic landscapes for hiking and skiing.
The heart of Finland is a blue labyrinth of almost 200,000 lakes. It is the ideal place to experience cabin life, kayaking or visit the town of Savonlinna, with its impressive medieval castle which hosts a famous opera festival.
Finland's history as a border between Sweden and Russia has left a legacy of strengths. The most important is Suomenlinna, a sea fortress on the outskirts of Helsinki. Turku Castle and Häme Castle are also notable visits.
The sauna is an intrinsic part of Finnish life. It can be experienced in many ways: in historic public saunas in Helsinki, in modern saunas with panoramic views or in a traditional smoke sauna in the countryside.
The sauna is a place of relaxation, not a party. You usually enter naked, although in public mixed saunas you wear a swimsuit. It is customary to shower before and after. You should not splash water on hot stones without first asking others.
The train network (VR) is very efficient in connecting the main cities of the south. Long-distance buses (OnniBus, Matkahuolto) are an excellent and often cheaper option. To get to Lapland, internal flights or the overnight train are the best options.
The official languages are Finnish and Swedish. Finnish is a non-Indo-European language and very different from the others. However, almost all Finns, especially young people, speak excellent English.
Tipping is not customary in Finland and is never expected. The service is always included in the bill in restaurants, bars and taxis. If the service has been extraordinary, no one will be offended by a little extra, but it is not at all necessary.
This guide is just the beginning of your journey to a land of serene beauty and resilient spirit. Finland is a country that invites introspection and connection with nature in its purest state. We encourage you to explore each region, embrace the silence and discover the warmth of its people. Hyvää matkaa! (Have a good trip!)
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