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TRAVEL TO FINLAND

Visit Finland with our group tours


Sami culture, winter activities and city vibes are some of the main characteristics of the great country of Finland. Our group tours to Finland are mostly based on the northern region with the occasional visit to the capital. 

What Finland offers to travelers Seeking Nature & Culture

Finland is shaped by pure wilderness, innovative design, and a quiet yet powerful cultural identity. While influenced by both Sweden and Russia throughout history, it has developed a distinctly Finnish personality where minimalism, humor, and practicality meet. Travelers are drawn to its calm landscapes, lakes, wooden architecture, and Helsinki’s world-renowned design movement.

Unlike many capitals, Helsinki feels relaxed, local, and tied to nature even in the city center. Short ferry trips lead to fortress islands, food markets celebrate northern ingredients, and stylish architecture blends modern shapes with natural materials.
A photo of the iconic Helsinki Cathedral in Finland, seen from Senate Square during winter

Finnish Culture & Identity: Sauna, Silence & Local Traditions

The sauna is the heart of Finnish life. It is a community ritual, a place for conversation, relaxation, and cultural belonging—not a luxury activity. There are public saunas beside the sea, smoke saunas in the countryside, and even restaurant-saunas with meals and Arctic drinks.

Finns value unpretentious living, pure nature, and strong local identity. Folk tales, pagan traditions, and the epic Kalevala still influence modern culture, including art, music, and design.

Cultural highlights include:

  • World-famous architecture & design (Alvar Aalto & modern minimalism)

  • Sauna culture meeting daily life

  • Forest and winter life as both recreation & cultural identity

  • Sami culture in the northern region of Lapland
This image captures a tranquil moment of people ice fishing on a frozen lake during sunrise or sunset

Finnish Nature & Geography: Lakes, Forests & the Arctic Circle

Finland is home to 188,000 lakes, endless forests, and some of Europe’s cleanest air. The southern regions offer archipelagos and lake districts, while northern Lapland stretches into the Arctic Zone, home to reindeer, vast tundra, and Indigenous Sami settlements.

Above the Arctic Circle, seasons become dramatic:

  • Midnight Sun shines in summer

  • Northern Lights dance through winter

  • Snow blankets landscapes for up to 7 months

  • Wildlife moves with ancient migratory paths
The image displays slices of cured or smoked salmon, commonly known as gravlax or lox, garnished with fresh dill on a rectangular serving plate

Food & Gastronomy – The Finnish Way

Finnish cuisine uses ingredients deeply connected to its landscapes: wild berries, mushrooms, freshwater fish, rye bread, reindeer meat, cloudberry desserts, and herbal flavors. Travelers often discover how refined simple ingredients can become when treated by skilled chefs.

Finnish tasting experiences:

  • Lake fish & smoked salmon

  • Forest berries & cloudberry desserts

  • Rye bread traditions

  • Reindeer dishes in Lapland

  • Arctic menus paired with regional craft beers

  • Sauna dining experiences with local tasting menus
This image captures a serene, snow-covered forest landscape in the Arctic wilderness, in Lapland, Finland

Finland's Surprises – What Travelers Don’t Know

Many visitors are surprised to learn:

  • Finns consume more coffee per person than any country in the world

  • The sauna tradition is thousands of years old

  • Lapland covers about one-third of the country

  • Northern Finland has Indigenous Sami languages still spoken today

  • In summer, you can kayak at midnight in full daylight

  • In winter, the sun may not rise for weeks above the Arctic Circle

When to visit Finland
Season Best For
June–September Lakes, islands, design tours, kayaking, hiking
December–March Northern Lights, winter activities, reindeer safaris
Year-round Architecture, food, sauna experiences & urban culture

Tours to Finland

Explore scenic Finland with one of our fully managed group trips. 
view of Helsinki from cathedral

NORDIC CAPITALS

HELSINKI – OSLO / 9 NIGHTS, 10 DAYS

TOUR 117

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What to see in Finland
This image shows the exterior of the Helsinki Central Library Oodi in Finland, a modern architectural landmark

 Must-See Highlights

  • Helsinki: Design District, Cathedral, food markets & modern architecture

  • Suomenlinna Fortress (UNESCO): island fortress accessible by ferry

  • Rovaniemi & Lapland: Arctic Circle, reindeer culture & winter safaris

  • Kemi SnowCastle and glass igloos
This image captures a moment of a husky safari or dog sledding experience in a snowy, forested landscape, in Lapland, Finland

 Hidden Gems (Ideal for Exclusive Groups)

  • Saimaa Lake District: island cruises, local food & spa stays

  • Inari: Sami cultural center & sacred nature sites

  • Snowshoeing & wilderness lodges in Utsjoki

  • Designer sauna experiences 
This image captures the spectacular natural phenomenon of the Aurora Borealis, also known as the Northern Lights, over a snow-covered forest

 Ideal for Our Group Travelers

Finland is especially suited for:

  • Sauna & wellness cultural trips

  • Northern Lights & Arctic winter groups

  • Architecture, design & academic travel

  • Senior groups seeking calm, scenic touring

  • Food & nature-focused travelers

Why Robinson Scandinavia is a preferred partner when planning a trip to Finland

  • Our knowledge of what to see and do in Finland gives our clients a broad choice of products for a deeper experience for their travelers.

  • Our experience with winter tours to Finland gives us the expertise on logistics considering the sometimes difficult weather conditions. 

  • With our planning structure, we help you save time on planning, travelling details and keeping a hold of costs and deadlines. 

  • You get updates on new products and ideas throughout our partnership as we stay on top of new releases and suppliers by going on exhibitions and workshops in Finland.

  • One of our colleagues is Finnish and comes with great knowledge of the country. 

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