Finland

There are variety of destinations for campers to choose from all around the world, why should you choose Finland? There are so many reasons to come and fall in love with Finland. As it would be impossible to list them all we decided to just make a random list of some interesting and fun facts – perhaps you have heard of some of them!

  • Finland is the happiest country in the world
  • Finland is one of the safest countries in the world
  • Finland has the cleanest air in the world
  • Finland has the highest quality water and Finnish tap water is drinkable
  • Finnish early childhood education is highly regarded, making it one of the best in the world
  • Finland has world-class quality education
  • Finland is the only place in the world to meet the REAL Santa Claus
  • Finland is the best place for cross-country skiing and many other winter sports
  • Finland is one of the best places to spot the northern lights in winter
  • Finland has more forest and water than anywhere else in Europe
  • Finland has everyman’s right – freedom to roam the land
  • Finland has more than 3 million saunas
  • Finns are honest, modest and friendly…

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WEATHER AND CLIMATE IN FINLAND

SUMMER (June, July, August)

Summer in Finland is warm, green and full of daylight!

  • Weather: Temperatures are usually between 15°C and 25°C, sometimes a bit warmer on sunny days.
  • Daylight: Days are very long, especially in June and July. In the south, it might stay light until midnight! In the north, the sun never sets for weeks — it’s called the Midnight Sun.
  • Clothes to pack:
    • Light clothing for warm days (T-shirts, shorts)
    • A sweater or jacket for cooler evenings
    • Raincoat or waterproof jacket (just in case it rains)
    • Sneakers or hiking shoes for nature walks
    • Swimwear – many lakes are warm enough for swimming!

The weather can be changeable and surprisingly cool, please make sure you pack wisely 🙂

WINTER (December, January, February)

Winter in Finland is snowy, cold and full of magic!

  • Weather: Temperatures can be from 0°C to -20°C, and sometimes even colder. There’s lots of snow – perfect for playing outside.
  • Daylight: Days are very short. In southern Finland, it might only be light from about 9 am to 3 pm. In the far north, the sun may not rise at all for a few weeks — this is called the Polar Night.
  • Clothes to pack:
    • Warm winter coat
    • Thermal underwear and wool socks
    • Gloves, scarf, and a warm hat
    • Snow boots
    • Ski pants or overalls

The weather can be changeable and surprisingly cold and wet, please make sure you pack wisely 🙂