Things to do in Finland

Drift to sleep under the starry Arctic sky inside a thermal glass igloo, ideally positioned to witness the aurora borealis dancing overhead.

Breathe in the scent of a historic smoke sauna in Tampere, then brave the crisp waters of the nearby lake for a genuine Finnish löyly experience.

Ferry across from Helsinki's market square to explore the 18th-century island bastion, a maze of ramparts, tunnels, and museums overlooking the Baltic Sea.

Wander through Punavuori, Kaartinkaupunki, and Ullanlinna to discover independent galleries, boutiques, and the iconic Marimekko outlet.

Mush your own sled of eager Alaskan huskies on a trail deep inside an Arctic pine and birch forest near Rovaniemi.

Feast on sautéed reindeer in a cozy log-house setting, paired with lingonberry jam and creamy mashed potatoes, truly the taste of Lapland.

Trek through barren tundra landscape to the yellow concrete tripoint where Finland, Sweden, and Norway meet, with sweeping Arctic views.

Steam from Turku to Naantali aboard a 1938-built steamer, gliding past thousands of rocky islets and wooden summer cottages.

Bundle up in thermal sleeping bags inside a sculpted room of ice and snow, with a chance to watch the aurora through the skylight.

Cross the earth's polar circle at Santa's official office, send a postcard with a special postmark, and browse the Christmas exhibitions.

Glide silently across Finland's largest lake by canoe, scanning rocky islets for one of the world's rarest seals resting in the summer sun.

Stroll past ochre and red riverside storehouses on a quaint medieval grid, visiting handicraft shops and the 15th-century cathedral.

Discover original Moomin illustrations, dioramas, and a five-story Moominhouse in the world's only museum dedicated to the beloved Finnish trolls.

Climb thick blue ice cascades in a dramatic canyon that transforms into a vertical paradise for ice climbers each winter.

Attend a concert in the modern, acoustically acclaimed Musiikkitalo, home to the city's top classical ensemble amid glass facades and Baltic light.

Cruise from Kemi port aboard a working icebreaker, then don a survival suit to float among the shattered ice blocks beneath the hull.

Stroll the boardwalk through a snowy coniferous forest to see Arctic predators in spacious, naturalistic enclosures just below the Arctic Circle.

Seek out large-scale murals, pop-up galleries, and street art tours in the edgy former industrial harbor area reinventing itself with creativity.

Carve down the slopes of Ylläs, Finland's highest fell in Western Lapland, where late-night spring skiing is lit by endless daylight.

Pop into this century-old harbor-side market to eat the iconic rye-crust Karelian pasty, best washed down with strong Finnish coffee.

Visit Finland's national museum of the Sámi, where interactive displays and outdoor museums bring nomadic reindeer herding heritage to life.

Cycle over packed snow beside Oulanka Canyon's plummeting cliffs and frozen rapids, a silent way to take in the winter wonderland.

Tee off at this unique twin-town course straddling Tornio and Haparanda, where you putt across a time zone and night never falls in June.

Paddle the churning Class II+ rapids through a forested gorge in southern Finland, one of the country's longest river stretches.

Explore the life's work of Finland's most famous architect, displayed within his own iconic white building and curated with furniture, glassware, and sketches.