Finland Travel Guide - Travel Insights and Tips

Helsinki is the capital of Finland. Known for its exquisite architecture and vibrant history, one can find Scandinavian and Eastern European influences here.

338,145 square kilometers. Finland is one of the largest countries in Europe. A large area of the country is natural wilderness.

+358. If you are calling a Helsinki number, add the area code 9 after the country code and the phone number you wish to connect.

Finland uses the Euro like much of Europe. It is quickly becoming a cashless society, so credit and debit cards are widely accepted.

The main airport in Finland is Helsinki Airport. You can take a train directly from the airport to the city center in just 30 minutes. CODE: HEL CLOSEST CITY: HELSINKI

Finland is a part of the Schengen area so the majority of travelers can visit for 90 days out of a 180-day period without having to get a visa. Some nationalities, however, will need to get a Schengen visa so check with your nearest embassy and consulate regarding visa requirements.

The official languages of Finland are Finnish and Swedish. There are several indigenous languages such as Sami and Romani as well. English, too, is spoken by around 70 percent of the population.

The emergency number for police, fire, and ambulance services is 112.

Around 75 percent of Finland is covered by forests, making the country an ideal destination for outdoor adventures. It also explains why almost half of the Finnish population lives in the capital, Helsinki, leaving the majority of the country as wild and protected areas.