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Where to stay in Finland

For family holidays

Helsinki is a great base for a family holiday to Finland, with a wide choice of accommodation for your budgetary and comfort needs. Allow time to visit the Heureka, a science centre that has interactive exhibits and live shows.

Catch the train to Turku (a journey of just over two hours) to spend a day at Moomin World – it’s also accessible by train from Helsinki. If you’re travelling over the festive season, meeting Santa Claus in Lapland will no doubt be an unforgettable experience.

For cheap holidays

Cheap Finland holidays are hard to come by, but you can keep the price down by staying in hostels in cities such as Helsinki or wild camping in the Lakeland region. Helsinki is also a good place to find lots of free attractions, such as the City Museum.

Check out package holidays to Finland too, which often offer deals on urban hotels. In Lapland, look outside Rovaniemi for a guesthouse with cheaper rates than a resort.

For couples holidays

What could be more romantic than basking in the glow of the northern lights together? Travel to Lapland between autumn and spring to snuggle up on a dog-pulled sled, warm up in a sauna and look up at nature’s greatest lightshow.

You can also join a tour (remember to rug up), though if comfort is key, you can watch from your bed in a bubble pod or glass-roofed hut. There are other memorable places to spend the night too, such as a snow hotel, which is snugger than it sounds!

For winter sport holidays

You’ll most likely be heading north for a winter sports holiday to Finland. For skiing or snowboarding, travel to Lapland from late October. The season is long, sometimes lasting until June. Ylläs, Levi and Pyhä are three of the highest peaks and also have slopes that are well suited to children and beginners.

Levi has great nightlife, as does Ruka, while Suomu is a quieter mountain to consider. You can also toboggan at Kaunispää by Saariselkä – at 1,200m, it’s the longest toboggan run in Europe. Many winter adventures can be booked as a package holiday.

For action and adventure

Lakeland and Lapland are bursting with adventure. Visit Lake Saimaa, Finland’s largest lake, for kayaking or canoeing, either alone or with a tour group. Sitting quietly on the water is a good way to spot wildlife, from otters to the endemic Saimaa ringed seal.

Up in Lapland, you can go hiking or cross-country skiing in Urho Kekkonen National Park. Trek through forests and over streams, looking out for reindeer, moose, wolves and eagles.

When to go to Finland

Finland is a year-round destination with reasons to visit at any time. Summer and autumn are great for hiking and kayaking the lakes, while spring, autumn and winter are ideal for the northern lights and snow sports.

When is the cheapest time to visit Finland?

Finding a cheap holiday to Finland can be challenging. The cheapest time to visit is during the shoulder season months of May to mid-June and September. That said, check ahead that every place you want to visit is open, as many establishments are seasonal. City hotels for business travellers are often cheaper during the July holidays and on weekends.

When should I go for the best weather?

Because of its various summer and winter attractions, Finland is a year-round destination. The hottest month is July, when Helsinki sees an average high of 21C and there’s great hiking weather throughout the country. Finland is coldest in January and February with average temperatures of -13C and -14C in Lapland’s Rovaniemi. The deepest snow tends to happen in March.