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Why choose Finland?

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It is the destination your customers have been searching for.

The world’s happiest nation is a year-round destination that’s easily accessible via air and sea.
Credits: Eeva Mäkinen
Finland

  

Happiest country in the world, 9 times in a row

The World Happiness Report by UN, 2026

Sustainable Travel Finland programme

Visit Finland's Sustainable Travel Finland (STF) programme, adopted by over 500 travel companies, awards the STF label to travel companies and destinations that meet its criteria. Finland’s Climate Act sets legally binding emission reduction targets for the country.

Five reasons to choose Finland

Our four regions and four seasons plus a focus on safety and ensuring a smoothly functioning society make Finland a fantastic destination for business and leisure travellers in search of more meaningful experiences. Here are 6 reasons to make Finland part of your travel portfolio.

Sustainable Travel Finland

Visit Finland’s Sustainable Travel Finland (STF) programme guides travel companies and destinations through a development path, and awards the STF label to those that meet its criteria – over 500 companies to date. Read more about the programme.

Mikko Huotari

It’s always the perfect time to visit

Finland stretches from the Baltic Sea to the Arctic Circle, so each season offers something new and worth experiencing. Visit our site for international travellers to learn more.

Accommodations beyond the ordinary

From glass huts designed for aurora-spotting and hotels made entirely of snow to forest hideaways and luxury city hotels, Finland’s accommodations are as unique as our terrain.

Olli Vainio

Getting here is easy

Finland is easily accessible. In addition to the main airport, the awarded Helsinki-Vantaa (HEL), several others offer direct international flights, and Finland’s ports connect to numerous cities in the Baltic region. Finland also connects to Sweden via train in the north.

Pasi Visakivi Verkatehdas 2021

Perfect for business events

Finland ranks high on UIA’s list of the most popular congress countries – for good reason. Our event experience and expertise, combined with our many accomplishments in research and innovation and array of top-notch venues, makes Finland an excellent place for business events.

Finland’s unique characteristics

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The happiest country in the world is the land of a thousand lakes and offers easy access to forests. Finland is also known for its sauna culture, Santa Claus, northern lights, the Moomins and more. Visit these articles on our consumer site to learn more about the unique characteristics of Finland. 

Guide to Finland’s traditional and iconic foods

Here's a look at the most iconic Finnish foods from salmon soup to Karelian pies and where to taste them.

Exploring inclusive Tampere through the eyes of queer content creator Jonny Foe

German content creator Jonny Foe shares his favourite moments from an LGBTQIA+ group visit to Tampere.

Meet the Moomins

The Moomins, those charming and whimsical white trolls, have left a significant mark on Finnish culture and history, and captured the hearts of people around the world.