Finland contains 40 national parks (such as Koli National Park in North Karelia), from the Southern shores of the Gulf of Finland to the high fells of Lapland. Outdoor activities range from Nordic skiing, …

5 days ago · Finland, country in northern Europe. Finland is one of the world’s most northern and geographically remote countries and is subject to a severe climate. Nearly two-thirds of Finland is …

Explore this list of fun facts and useful things to know about Finland – the happiest nation in the world.

Finland is located in Northern Europe and is one of the Nordic countries together with Sweden, Norway, Denmark and Iceland. Finland is a member of the European Union (EU) and NATO.

4 days ago · Finland, the sixth largest country in Europe, occupies an area of 338,312 sq km (130,622 square miles) — about twice the size of the United Kingdom. Its coastline, excluding indentations, is …

In the deepest darkness of winter, Finland reveals a softer kind of light. A snowshoe trek in Oulanka National Park shows why the polar night is something to embrace.

Finland is a Nordic country of 5,5 million inhabitants. The capital is Helsinki, located by the Gulf of Finland in southern Finland. Finland has three neighboring countries: Russia in the east, Sweden in …

Finland is one of the world’s most northern and geographically remote countries and is subject to a severe climate. Nearly two-thirds of country is blanketed by thick woodlands, making it the most …

Finland will compete at the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan and Cortina d'Ampezzo, Italy, from 6 to 22 February 2026. Hockey player Mikko Lehtonen & cross-country skier Krista Pärmäkoski were the …

Use this guide to plan a trip to Finland and immerse yourself in the country's nature, forests, lakes and culture.