Travel to FinlandTravel to Finland and enjoy different European countries in one single place. Finland is squeezed between neighboring countries such as Sweden and Russia. When you travel to Finland, you will enjoy the peace and serenity of this beautiful country filled with lakes and forest that seem to travel all the way up to the Baltic Sea coast. This country is definitely for the outdoor type tourist, as nature seems to be all around you throughout your travels. You can the many activities that Finland has to offer such as cycling and ice-skating on one of the many frozen lakes. Be sure to bundle up as the Baltic Sea brings in a cool crisp breeze that seems to run all throughout the year. However, during the summer months, you can expect to have warmer weather perfect for outdoor water activities. Also during the summer, I recommend you stop and enjoy one of the many music festivals that Finland has to offer. Welcome To FinlandFinland is a great place to travel to and there is alot of things to do for tourist. I invite you to read this page and see how you could travel to finland in style and on a budget. Finland AccomodationsIf you plan to stay in Finland, by far the cheapest accommodation prices that you will find will be at campgrounds. Many of the campgrounds are only open from June to August and during the summer months; you could expect a lot more campers to be present at your campgrounds. If you plan to camp, expect roughly 8-12 Euro a night for a stay. An abundance of hostels are offered throughout Finland and offer the second cheapest prices if you prefer staying in enclosed sleeping courters. Some of the hostels are only open for half the year and the rest are only open during the summer months. You could expect to pay roughly 12-55 Euro if you plan to stay at a hostel. The price will be different depending if you want a single room dorm or a private dorm. The costs of these hostels and campgrounds will vary due in part to the season you may wish to travel.Getting AroundThere are many ways to get around when you are traveling to Finland. Below is a list of options that you will have when you arrive to this beautiful country.Bus Many bus companies operate throughout Finland. You can pay the driver or you could book your ticket at the bus station or the local travel agency. Just like many other European countries, fares are based upon the distance that you plan to travel. For a short trip of 60 miles, which would get you a regular ticket, it would cost 14.25 Euro’s. Return tickets tend to be cheaper. Bicycle Finland is the perfect candidate to ride bikes. The country is relatively flat and locals are mindful of bicyclist. You will find an abundance of bike paths spread out throughout the country. If you plan to rent a bike, you can expect to pay anywhere from 10 Euro’s for a day or 50 Euro’s for a week. Normally, your accommodation receptionist should have a list of where to rent bikes. Train Finland train system offers tourist a fast, efficient, and cheap means of transportation around the country. Tickets can cost anywhere from 24-65 Euro’s and this all depends on when and where you want to travel. If you want to travel on an overnight train, you can expect to pay 73 Euro’s for a ticket. A good option for tourist is to get a Finnrail Pass, which is a one-month pass good for unlimited travel throughout Finland. With this pass, you have the option of traveling for 3, 5, or 10 days. The cost will range from 123, 153, and 220 Euro’s for the 10-day pass. Finland ActivitiesFinland offers some of the best great outdoor activities that any European travel destination can offer. The country seems like it was built specifically for outdoor sports. You will find the best hiking and outdoor cycling in the months of June to September.Sights To SeeFinland has a lot of eye candy that it can offer to tourists and here are a few that you may want to look at when you travel to Finland:Kansallismuseo: Here you will find some of Finland’s top historical museum, which dates back to the early days of Finland. In addition, church relics and cultural exhibitions are all on display. Admission to into the museum costs 6 Euro’s for adults and is free for kids. It is open from Tuesday-Wednesday 11AM-8PM Ateneum: If you like art, then you will love this place. This exhibition houses some of Finland’s most prestigious artist artworks dating back hundreds of years. Admission into the exhibition costs 6.50 Euro’s for adults and is free for kids. It is open from 9AM-6PM Tuesday through Friday. Finland Business Hours and Visa'sProvided below are business hours you can expect to see when you travel to Finland:Shops 9AM-5PM Monday through Friday Saturday they are open until 1PM Restaurants from 11AM-10PM Bars 11AM-10PM Cafes 9AM-6PM If you are traveling from the U.S. or any E.U. state, then you will not need a visa for stays up to 90 days. Words To LearnHere are some words to know that will help you when you travel to FinlandKippis (Cheers) Hei (Hello) Kiitos (Thank You) Anteeksi (Pardon Me)
Finland Points Of InterestI would like to take the time to thank you for reading about this country, be sure to read more about this country and many others on this site and see how you could travel Europe on a budget. Happy Travels
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