Finland travel guide
Finland is a country of lakes, forests and long northern light. In a single trip you can visit Helsinki's neoclassical squares and island fortress, sit in a smoke sauna in Kuopio, see Santa Claus Village on the Arctic Circle at Rovaniemi and cruise the waterways of Lake Saimaa beneath a medieval castle. Helsinki is the natural gateway, with design, food and sea views. Turku and Porvoo add old streets and a river setting, Tampere pairs red-brick mills with lakes and saunas, and Lahti is known for ski jumps. Savonlinna and Kuopio suit the lake district, with fish pie, boat trips and forest views, while Oulu and Rovaniemi lead north. Summer brings long days and lake swimming, and winter brings snow, saunas and the chance of northern lights in the far north. Finland suits families, nature lovers, sauna fans and travellers who like a calm pace. Zippy Trips can help you plan the itinerary city by city.
Capital: Helsinki.
Visa for Indian passport holders
Visa required, apply before you fly.
Before you go to Finland
- Currency
- EUR €
- Emergency number
- 112
- Plug type
- Type C, F
- Tap water
- Tap water is safe
- Tipping
- Optional
- Bargaining
- Not expected
- eSIM
- Available
- Card networks
- Visa, Mastercard
- ATM fees
- Usually free at Otto. bank ATMs
Cities in Finland
- Helsinki Finland's vibrant capital sits where three peninsulas jut into the Baltic, giving it a dramatic, sea-defined character that shapes…
- Rovaniemi The official hometown of Santa Claus and the gateway to Finnish Lapland, Rovaniemi straddles the Arctic Circle at the confluence of the…
- Tampere Finland's second-largest city and sauna capital, Tampere (Swedish: Tammerfors) occupies a dramatic isthmus between lakes Näsijärvi and…
- Turku Finland's oldest city and medieval capital, Turku (Swedish: Åbo) sits at the mouth of the Aura River on the Baltic coast 165 km west of…
- Porvoo Finland's second-oldest city is a living postcard: Old Porvoo (Vanha Porvoo) clusters around its hilltop medieval cathedral with rows of…
- Kuopio The smoke sauna capital of Finland and gateway to the North Savo lake district, Kuopio sits on a peninsula surrounded by the shimmering…
- Savonlinna Set among the mirror-bright waters of the Saimaa lake system — Europe's fourth-largest lake — Savonlinna is commanded by the spectacular…
- Oulu Finland's fifth-largest city and cycling capital of the world, Oulu (Swedish: Uleåborg) sprawls at the mouth of the Oulujoki River on the…
- Lahti A UNESCO Creative City of Design (since 2021) and Finland's environmental capital, Lahti sits on the southern shore of Lake Vesijärvi 103…
Frequently asked questions about Finland
- Do Indian citizens need a visa for Finland?
- Visa required, apply before you fly.
- What currency is used in Finland?
- The currency in Finland is the Euro (€). €1 is about ₹107.
- Can I use cards and ATMs in Finland?
- Accepted card networks: Visa, Mastercard. Typical ATM fees: Usually free at Otto. bank ATMs. Decline dynamic currency conversion at ATMs and card machines.
- Should I tip in Finland?
- Tipping in Finland: optional. Typically about 5% in restaurants.
- Is tap water safe to drink in Finland?
- Tap water is safe. safe — tap water is some of the world's cleanest.
- What plug type does Finland use?
- Finland uses Type C, F plugs.
- What is the emergency number in Finland?
- Emergency: 112. Police: 112. Ambulance: 112. Tourist helpline: +358 300 0 500 (Visit Finland).
- Can I get a SIM or eSIM in Finland?
- SIM and eSIM available in Finland.
- What is the capital of Finland?
- The capital of Finland is Helsinki. Time there: IST - 2 h 30 min.