Travel in city Helsinki

Deep in a forest two hours’ drive west of Helsinki is the deserted Paimio Sanatorium (Paimion Parantola in Finnish). One of the world’s best-preserved buildings from the modernist era, it’s as clean, sleek and mysterious as a medical instrument.

Oceania Cruises has launched its annual Best-Ever Black Friday Sale, offering up to $5,400 off per stateroom on over 100 voyages in 2024. 

If you've ever wanted to redeem points and miles to fly Finnair, there has never been a better time.

Here’s a look at some of the many incredible travel opportunities in the Nordics that are available to visitors in the winter months ahead. 

Six cities in Europe have been shortlisted by the European commission to be named the 2024 European Capital of Smart Tourism.

The Moomins, a captivating series of characters brewed up in the brilliant mind of Finnish author Tove Jansson, have become a heartwarming childhood memory for people all over the world.

In an aviation world marked by startups, mergers, financial challenges, pandemics, and environmental concerns, reaching a century in operations is a noteworthy achievement. On November 1, 2023, Finnair proudly marks its 100th anniversary.

Between Estonia and Lithuania lies the unspoilt parkland of Latvia.

What countries spring to mind when thinking of the Viking Age? Chances are it’s the likes of Norway, Denmark, Iceland, or Sweden that you most closely associate with the seafaring Norsemen of the 8th to 11th centuries.

It’s getting easier (and cheaper) to jet off to Europe as the summer comes to a close, and British Airways is putting the cherry on top with a September flight sale that has roundtrip tickets starting at less than $500. 

Just like airline boarding passes and public transit tickets, our passports might soon make the leap to our personal devices—and turn our beloved stamp collections into a relic of the past.

When planning a city break, modern travelers consider a range of pros and cons. Are the hotels up to standard? Where are the tastiest places to eat? And what exactly is there to do in the city?

For the first time, a nation is allowing travelers to cross its border with a digital passport on their smartphone instead of a physical passport. While the trial is happening in Finland, the European Union wants at least 80% of citizens in the 27-country bloc to be using a digital ID by 2030.

The Finnish Border Guard will allow passengers on selected Finnair flights to and from the UK to pass through border control at Helsinki Airport using new Digital Travel Credentials (DTC) from 28 August 2023.

These two countries consistently rank among the world’s best for livability, sophistication and happiness. So which one should you visit?

Antitrust watchdog Competition Commission of India (CCI) has approved Tata group’s plan to merge its full-service carriers Air India and Vistara. 

Passports have officially gone digital this week in Finland.

Adding to the brand’s existing three properties in the Nordic capital, the former Hotel Rivoli Jardin is a characterful property well-known within Helsinki’s cityscape.

Two weekly flights between Tromsø and Rovaniemi that are operated by 68-seater ATR aircraft.

Finnish short-term rental operator Bob W has acquired Munich-based German competitor Charly Hospitality.

Vacation rental software maker Hostaway has raised $175 million. The funding round was led by PSG Equity, a Boston-based firm that invests in growth-stage software businesses.