Travel in Finland

Lonely Planet Destination Editor Amy Lynch traveled to Tampere, Finland – the sauna capital of the world – to discover what lies behind the Finnish passion for saunas. Here, she shares some tips and insights for anyone planning a similar trip.

To visit Finland — named the happiest country for many years in a row — my husband and I traveled by ferry.

Rental Escapes has expanded its reach into new global destinations – New Zealand, Mexico, Colombia, Spain and the US – while adding more inventory in South Africa and France.

airBaltic celebrates 15 years of operations in Turku, Finland, enhancing connectivity between Turku and Riga and supporting regional European links.

Tourists are bucking the traditional summer norms and holidaying in cooler countries this year.  

Europe’s pace of hotel and short-term rental dealmaking has accelerated lately. Recent headline deals include Blackstone buying the UK’s Village Hotels for a reported $1 billion and Trinity Investments’ bid to acquire $1.5 billion in hotel assets across Europe within the next three years.

The 2024 OECD Tourism Trends and Policies report examines recovery and future policies needed for a resilient and sustainable tourism sector across 50 countries.

Armando Brunini re-elected as ACI Europe President, emphasizing unity and sustainability for Europe’s airports amid industry challenges.

Finnair is showing off its new Schengen Lounge at Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL) that's slated to open on July 9. The lounge will primarily serve customers traveling on short-haul flights within Europe and passengers connecting in Helsinki from the U.S. and traveling onward to Finland's Lapland and the wider Nordic and Baltic regions.

Finland's flagship carrier, Finnair, just completed a $200 million overhaul of its cabins, and it’s officially rolled out on flights across the United States.

The brand new Lufthansa City Airlines will take its first flight on 26 June, bringing new short- and medium-haul connections to Germany.

Expedia Group in recent years has shed around a half-dozen brands, and it is continuing the purge with the closure of ebookers UK on September 4.

British Airways has added Lapland to its list, and checked it twice, as it prepares to launch new flights to Santa Claus’s home region this winter. Departing from London Gatwick, new twice-weekly flights will launch on 3 December 2024 and fly customers to Ivalo, which is home to Finland’s most northerly airport.

Jun 12, 2024 • 10 min read

Finnish airline Finnair is making it easier to hop across the Atlantic this fall and winter with a flight sale for travelers planning ahead.

Tampere, a southern Finnish city known for its industrial skyline, 160 nearby lakes, and ample public saunas, says it aims to become the “world’s leading sustainable travel destination.”

Cities around the world have proven that the goal of zero traffic fatalities is achievable.

Finnair boosts winter flights to Rovaniemi, Tromsø, and Trondheim, enhancing connections and supporting tourism growth in Lapland and Norway with up to 63 weekly flights to Rovaniemi.

Helsinki gears up to host the prestigious MICHELIN Guide Nordic Countries Ceremony, marking its rise as a top culinary destination with a summer full of food-centric events.

The MICHELIN Guide Nordic Countries 2024 awarded two new stars to Finnish restaurants, elevating Helsinki’s culinary prestige and highlighting sustainable gastronomy with a Green Star award.

Lufthansa introduces direct flights from Frankfurt to Rovaniemi, enhancing its Finnish route network and offering access to Lapland’s winter attractions.

When traveling between two destinations, flying isn’t always the fastest option. Train stations are often located in city centers, making them easier and quicker to get to/from than an airport. You also don’t have to factor in time spent going through security like you do at an airport.