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Lapland is a stunning region full of unique landscapes and wildlife. Here are seven of the area's most beautiful hotels to stay at during your visit.

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The 7 most beautiful hotels to stay in Lapland in 2022

From playing air guitar to sauna-heating and wife-carrying competitions, here’s our list of unconventional events celebrating Finland that will take you to new places and experiences – and put a smile on your face in the World’s Happiest Country where nature is always nearby.

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Weirdly wonderful competitions and events: 12 quirky reasons to visit Finland in 2023

Interested in travelling to Finland? Here are five reasons to visit the happiest country in the world.

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The 5 ultimate reasons to travel to the happiest country in the world

Read inspiring stories of Finnish travel companies and entrepreneurs who found new ways of working during the Covid-19 pandemic.

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Finnish Hospitality Heroes

Read this Visit Finland press release to find out how Finland is prioritizing travellers' health and well-being moving forward.

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Finland – the ideal post-pandemic destination

Read this Visit Finland press release to find out why Finland was named the happiest country in the world for the fourth year in a row.

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Finland is named the happiest country in the world – 4th year in a row

Explore the colour galore with Autumn Foliage Live and plan your trip around autumn foliage.

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Seize the colours: Autumn Foliage Live Map with help of AI 

Award-winning culinary experiences bring together pure, natural ingredients from forest to field, sea to lake in unforgettable Finnish settings from the city to the wilds.

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A taste of Finland – the newest Nordic food hotspots

Spark joy the Nordic way by spending time in nature from forests to fells, enjoying a good steam in the sauna, and soaking up the endless sports and cultural offerings from live music to visual art.

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Here’s your curated bucket list for travel in 2023 to Finland, the World’s Happiest Country

As the practice of taking an icy dip booms in Finland – one of the birthplaces of winter swimming, younger generations are embracing the activity for its dynamic range of health benefits. Elina Mäkinen, Finland’s best-known professional winter swimmer and international TikTok sensation, shares her favorite winter swimming spots – suitable also for beginners – in the world’s happiest country.

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Cold is the new hot: Finland leads the winter swimming way

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