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Finland Travel: What’s New In 2024
03.01.2024 - 10:39 / forbes.com
Following its first place listing in the World Happiness Report for the sixth consecutive year, Finland is on the radar of many travelers wanting to discover its secrets.
Outside the Greater Helsinki region where a big proportion of the population live, much of the country is covered in forests and lakes. On top of this outdoor playground, regular visits to the sauna and the cherished cartoon Moomin also play a central role in Finnish culture.
To really scratch beneath the surface and understand the secrets of Finnish happiness, nothing beats visiting the country to see it and experience the lifestyle for yourself. In 2024, there are several extra reasons to plan a visit.
It’s been 11 years since the renowned Tall Ships Races visited Helsinki, so excitement will be high this July when the event returns. An estimated half a million people will visit the city during the days of the festival (July 4-7), with thousands of young people taking part in the races themselves.
For visitors, the city’s harbor will host dozens of impressive sailing ships with associated events taking place throughout the city.
But the event isn’t restricted to the capital. The port city of Turku (July 18-21), and Mariehamn (July 24-27) in the Åland Islands, will also host the Tall Ships Races during this Baltic Sea edition.
Although its claim that it “heralds a new era in luxury Nordic hospitality” may be a little over the top, there’s no denying Helsinki’s Hotel Maria will make a splash in the luxury hotel space. Spread over four historic buildings in the heart of the Finnish capital city, Hotel Maria’s 117 rooms includes 38 lavish suites.
The hotel’s boutique features Faberge jewelry and items from renowned Finnish designers., the perfect starting point for a deep dive into Finnish design. For the ultimate pampering experience, potential guests may wish to wait until the summer when the Maria Wellness Club opens its doors.
Elsewhere in Helsinki, the Grand Hansa Hotel will open its doors in May 2024. Part of NH Collection, the Grand Hansa will feature 224 rooms, many with a view of the city’s historic central railway station building.
In Finland, 2024 is shaping up to be an extraordinary year for viewing the northern lights, also known as aurora borealis.
With solar activity expected to reach its peak, the Finnish Lapland region, already renowned for its spectacular auroral displays, should offer even more breathtaking sightings.
Destinations such as Rovaniemi, Ivalo, and Kakslauttanen provide prime locations for aurora viewing, with their northern latitude and minimal light pollution creating ideal conditions.
During the winter months, the north of Finland transforms into a winter wonderland, offering not only the spectacle of
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