Finland is one of the countries that you can visit any time of the year. I am not saying this just because I live here; different seasons throughout the year offer you something unique. You are probably already aware of the seasons in Finland. I explained them in another article, but I can briefly remind you of them here.
Summer: May-June-July
Autumn: August-September-October
Winter: November-December-January
Spring: February-March-April
You can visit most of the museums and galleries any time of the year. I am trying to focus on the activities in each season other than museum hopping. Here you go!
FYI, Finland gets the highest number of tourists during winter (especially around Christmas) and then during summer.
Summer:
Coming to Finland for the first time in summer for a short trip? You will be amazed by the weather. Summer in Finland is vivid, and there are so many things going on around.
- You can comfortably have a long walk in the streets to enjoy the city.
- There are quite a lot of small fairs around the city. You can buy things at quite cheap prices there.
- You can go berry picking if you like it.
- Go to strawberry farms for strawberry picking. Eating strawberries on the farm is FREE.
- Great time to enjoy the Hop-on-Hop-off bus service to see the whole city.
- Visiting nearby islands is very convenient during summer. For example, Suomenlinna in Helsinki, Hailuoto in Oulu, etc. Most of the ferries that take you to the islands are free of charge.
- Cherry blossoms in Helsinki are a must-visit place if you are coming during summer.
- Go for hiking and kayaking in different spots.
- Enjoy the bird-watching experience in the forests.
- Finland has convenient cycle tracks throughout the country. So you can cycle around the city comfortably during summer.
- Go fishing in the rivers and lakes during summer. This is a popular hobby in Finland.
- Go to the amusement parks, for example, Linnanmaki, as they are usually closed during winter.
Oh Summer, the bright sunny days.
Autumn:
My most favorite time in Finland.
- Beautiful atmosphere; if you roam around in the forest or stay close to nature during autumn, the yellow/orange/reddish vibe will give you an unforgettable memory.
- The weather is not too hot, not too cold. It’s just right.
- Usually, they have lower prices in the hotels and accommodations.
- NORTHERN LIGHT hunting in August or September.
- Sometimes it rains, so do not forget to keep an umbrella.
- Do all the sightseeing as always.
My favorite colorful Autumn.
Winter:
Probably the most popular time when people visit Finland.
- The temperature goes terribly low, so get your winter jackets on.
- Go to Lapland for skiing.
- Use the sauna, the heart of Finnish culture.
- Go to the reindeer farms and enjoy the time with these gentle creatures.
- If you would like, experience walking over the sea. The sea is frozen due to low temperatures.
- Go to Santa Claus Village during Christmas. It is such a beautiful place, especially during the winter.
Winter:
Probably the most popular time when people visit Finland.
- The temperature goes terribly low, so get your winter jackets on.
- Go to Lapland for skiing.
- Use the sauna, the heart of Finnish culture.
- Go to the reindeer farms and enjoy the time with these gentle creatures.
- If you would like, experience walking over the sea. The sea is frozen due to low temperatures.
- Go to Santa Claus Village during Christmas. It is such a beautiful place, especially during the winter.
Everything will be frozen outside, even the lakes!
Spring:
- The days start to get brighter. The sunlight reflects on the snow, and it looks really nice.
- February is the best time for skiing.
- February and March are also promising for Northern Light hunting.
- Usually, the hotel and accommodation prices are lower during spring.
- Go to the sauna as well.
- If you can tolerate it, you can try ice swimming in the frozen lake.
Bright spring days with NORTHERN LIGHTS.
How many days should I take to travel to Finland?
It completely depends on how you are designing your itinerary. I would recommend 4-7 days in general, but let’s dive a bit deeper into it.
- If you are planning to come to Helsinki only, it should be a trip within 3-5 days.
- If you are coming to Lapland, then you should plan for 4-5 days.
- If you are planning to come to both Helsinki and Lapland, then 8-10 days.
- If you have friends in other cities or want to explore other cities like Turku, Tampere, Jyvaskyla, Oulu, etc., then you should add 2-3 more days per city to the plan.