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Brimming with nature's
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Ultra Luxury Finland Holidays

Finland is where the charming wilderness meets unique city architecture, and wellness seekers greet adventure enthusiasts. Located on the south coast, Helsinki is the capital of Finland. It's surrounded by an archipelago of around 330 islands to explore. The UNESCO World Heritage Site of Suomenlinna is a must-see, a fortress upon a tearaway island, only a short ferry crossing. Architecture back on the mainland is charming, often cited as the inspiration for Batman’s Gotham City.

Adorned with five-star hotels and one six-star Michelin-star restaurant in the capital, Finland is an attractive Nordic luxury holiday destination. In Helsinki, many properties are close to the main landmarks and feature minimalist yet cosy Scandi interiors. For adventure, head to Lapland, where glass igloo-style hotels reveal the spectacle of the Northern Lights—a must-see between September to October and February to March. Their beauty is almost close enough to touch. Or, if it's pure tranquillity, you won’t be disappointed here either, with many hotels offering traditional saunas alongside serene views out onto the blanket of white.

As the seasons change, the landscape transforms into another breathtaking sight. Arctic winters offer families the chance to meet the big man himself in Rovaniemi, the official hometown of Santa Claus, where fluffy snow lines the path to one of the most magical experiences over the festive season. As summer rolls in, so does the natural phenomenon of the Midnight Sun, where 24/7 daylight lasts for more than two months.
Finland is where the charming wilderness meets unique city architecture, and wellness seekers greet adventure enthusiasts. Located on the south coast, Helsinki is the capital of Finland. It's surrounded by an archipelago of around 330 islands to explore. The UNESCO World Heritage Site of Suomenlinna is a must-see, a fortress upon a tearaway island, only a short ferry crossing. Architecture back on the mainland is charming, often cited as the inspiration for Batman’s Gotham City.

Adorned with five-star hotels and one six-star Michelin-star restaurant in the capital, Finland is an attractive Nordic luxury holiday destination. In Helsinki, many properties are close to the main landmarks and feature minimalist yet cosy Scandi interiors. For adventure, head to Lapland, where glass igloo-style hotels reveal the spectacle of the Northern Lights—a must-see between September to October and February to March. Their beauty is almost close enough to touch. Or, if it's pure tranquillity, you won’t be disappointed here either, with many hotels offering traditional saunas alongside serene views out onto the blanket of white.

As the seasons change, the landscape transforms into another breathtaking sight. Arctic winters offer families the chance to meet the big man himself in Rovaniemi, the official hometown of Santa Claus, where fluffy snow lines the path to one of the most magical experiences over the festive season. As summer rolls in, so does the natural phenomenon of the Midnight Sun, where 24/7 daylight lasts for more than two months.
Finland is where the charming wilderness meets unique city architecture, and wellness seekers greet adventure enthusiasts. Located on the south coast, Helsinki is the capital of Finland. It's surrounded by an archipelago of around 330 islands to explore. The UNESCO World Heritage Site of Suomenlinna is a must-see, a fortress upon a tearaway island, only a short ferry crossing. Architecture back on the mainland is charming, often cited as the inspiration for Batman’s Gotham City.

Adorned with five-star hotels and one six-star Michelin-star restaurant in the capital, Finland is an attractive Nordic luxury holiday destination. In Helsinki, many properties are close to the main landmarks and feature minimalist yet cosy Scandi interiors. For adventure, head to Lapland, where glass igloo-style hotels reveal the spectacle of the Northern Lights—a must-see between September to October and February to March. Their beauty is almost close enough to touch. Or, if it's pure tranquillity, you won’t be disappointed here either, with many hotels offering traditional saunas alongside serene views out onto the blanket of white.

As the seasons change, the landscape transforms into another breathtaking sight. Arctic winters offer families the chance to meet the big man himself in Rovaniemi, the official hometown of Santa Claus, where fluffy snow lines the path to one of the most magical experiences over the festive season. As summer rolls in, so does the natural phenomenon of the Midnight Sun, where 24/7 daylight lasts for more than two months.
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Wellness
Warriors

Finland is among the happiest countries in the world, thanks to its connection to nature and wellness. The traditional Finnish sauna is a core part of the culture here.

Wellness Warriors

Finland is among the happiest countries in the world, thanks to its connection to nature and wellness. The traditional Finnish sauna is a core part of the culture here.

Positive impact
Holidays

Respect for nature is integral to Finland's "Everyman's Right” to its natural landscapes. A leader in sustainable holidays, it offers ethical adventures, wildlife experiences and unforgettable stays.

Positive impact Holidays

Respect for nature is integral to Finland's "Everyman's Right” to its natural landscapes. A leader in sustainable holidays, it offers ethical adventures, wildlife experiences and unforgettable stays.

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Home of
Santa

In Finland's northernmost region lies the otherwordly, subarctic wilderness of Lapland. Home to Santa Claus, reindeer, the Northern Lights and the Midnight Sun, it guarantees a holiday of a lifetime.

Home of Santa

In Finland's northernmost region lies the otherwordly, subarctic wilderness of Lapland. Home to Santa Claus, reindeer, the Northern Lights and the Midnight Sun, it guarantees a holiday of a lifetime.

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Luxury Finland Hotels

Luxury Finland Hotels

Octola

Finland, Europe

Octola is the most exclusive high-end wilderness lodge in Finland. Deep within Finnish Lapland, this private lodge has accommodations for two up to 10 guests and includes a private chef, butler and concierge service.

Octola is the most exclusive high-end wilderness lodge in Finland. Deep within Finnish Lapland, this private lodge has accommodations for two up to 10 guests and includes a private chef, butler and concierge service.

Octola is the most exclusive high-end wilderness lodge in Finland. Deep within Finnish Lapland, this private lodge has accommodations for two up to 10 guests and includes a private chef, butler and concierge service.

Kakslauttanen Arctic Resort

Finland, Europe

Located in the far north of Finland, 250 km from the Arctic Circle, Kakslauttanen Arctic Resort is an experiential, one-of-a-kind hotel. Accommodation includes rustic log cabins and cosy glass-domed igloos set up like a village.

Located in the far north of Finland, 250 km from the Arctic Circle, Kakslauttanen Arctic Resort is an experiential, one-of-a-kind hotel. Accommodation includes rustic log cabins and cosy glass-domed igloos set up like a village.

Located in the far north of Finland, 250 km from the Arctic Circle, Kakslauttanen Arctic Resort is an experiential, one-of-a-kind hotel. Accommodation includes rustic log cabins and cosy glass-domed igloos set up like a village.

Wilderness Hotel Inari

Finland, Europe

Located on the tranquil shores of Lake Inari, Wilderness Hotel Inari is prime for outdoor adventures in Finnish Lapland. Stay in chalets with a sauna or cabins with glass roofs to view the Northern Lights.

Located on the tranquil shores of Lake Inari, Wilderness Hotel Inari is prime for outdoor adventures in Finnish Lapland. Stay in chalets with a sauna or cabins with glass roofs to view the Northern Lights.

Located on the tranquil shores of Lake Inari, Wilderness Hotel Inari is prime for outdoor adventures in Finnish Lapland. Stay in chalets with a sauna or cabins with glass roofs to view the Northern Lights.

Arctic Light Hotel

Rovaniemi, Finland

Arctic Light Hotel is a luxury boutique hotel in the heart of Rovaniemi in Finnish Lapland. It has 57 contemporary rooms and suites, a themed Christmas Cabin, a traditional sauna and a gastronomic restaurant.

Arctic Light Hotel is a luxury boutique hotel in the heart of Rovaniemi in Finnish Lapland. It has 57 contemporary rooms and suites, a themed Christmas Cabin, a traditional sauna and a gastronomic restaurant.

Arctic Light Hotel is a luxury boutique hotel in the heart of Rovaniemi in Finnish Lapland. It has 57 contemporary rooms and suites, a themed Christmas Cabin, a traditional sauna and a gastronomic restaurant.

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Finland in a Nutshell

Soak Up The Culture

Helsinki is easily explored on foot. Roam through the streets and admire the unique design and architecture. Weave in and out of contemporary hubs of culture like the Central Library and Station. The National Museum is a walk through Finnish history from the Stone Age to the present day. See the best of the inner city's maritime and urban environment on the 130-kilometre waterfront trail.

Some of the 330 islands around Helsinki are connected by bridges, while others are a short ferry ride away. Among the hundreds of islands, Vallisaari and Kuninkaansaari offer beautiful nature escapes; Suomenlinna is UNESCO-listed for its famous sea fortress; Seurasaari has an open-air museum; and Harakka is ideal for plant lovers.

To discover the true Finnish way of life, indulge in a sauna, the lifeblood used for spiritual healing and cleansing. The building Löyly is as intriguing from the inside as from the outside, with eye-catching décor housing a smoke sauna, wood-heated saunas and an opening out onto the sea to take a refreshing dip. You'll soon see why Finnish sauna culture is protected by UNESCO.

Contrast is the main ingredient in Finnish culture, so once you’ve experienced the modern capital, immerse yourself in the traditional way of life in the mythical area of Lapland. Here, you can meet the only Indigenous People in the European Union, the Sámi, and join in their festivals and celebrations.

Tastes to Try

The appreciation of simplicity transcends through Finnish cuisine, with clean, local and sustainable ingredients used. In Lapland, cloudberries, reindeer, lichen and other wild foods are the taste of the region, while in Helsinki, Restaurant Day is a celebration of Nordic cuisine. The local people sample dishes from pop-up restaurants.

Must-try foods are: Karjalanpiirakka, a savoury pastry; Grillmakkara, a grilled sausage eaten with mustard and washed down with beer; or Ruisleipä, a rye bread that is a staple to the Finnish diet. Look out for Kalakukko, a traditional fish and meat pie, slow-baked in the oven inside a bread covering. For sweet treats, Korvapuusti is a cinnamon roll that pairs well with a morning coffee.

Adventure Awaits

To enjoy the snow-covered area of Lapland, head to the capital, Rovaniemi, and enter a winter wonderland, where museums exploring the history of the area are interspersed in ski resorts and ice buildings.

With around 75 ski resorts in Finland, hills make up the sweeping slopes and steep falls in the season, which runs from October to May. From wide, easy slopes to challenging, world-class runs, all family members can indulge in some light and snowy relief while learning or improving a skill.

For a slightly warmer adventure, the 40 national parks of Finland offer kayaking, cycling, and hiking opportunities, all offering contrasting viewpoints of spectacular nature. To witness true beauty, head to the labyrinthine Archipelago Sea, with more islands than any other archipelago in the world.
Soak Up The Culture

Helsinki is easily explored on foot. Roam through the streets and admire the unique design and architecture. Weave in and out of contemporary hubs of culture like the Central Library and Station. The National Museum is a walk through Finnish history from the Stone Age to the present day. See the best of the inner city's maritime and urban environment on the 130-kilometre waterfront trail.

Some of the 330 islands around Helsinki are connected by bridges, while others are a short ferry ride away. Among the hundreds of islands, Vallisaari and Kuninkaansaari offer beautiful nature escapes; Suomenlinna is UNESCO-listed for its famous sea fortress; Seurasaari has an open-air museum; and Harakka is ideal for plant lovers.

To discover the true Finnish way of life, indulge in a sauna, the lifeblood used for spiritual healing and cleansing. The building Löyly is as intriguing from the inside as from the outside, with eye-catching décor housing a smoke sauna, wood-heated saunas and an opening out onto the sea to take a refreshing dip. You'll soon see why Finnish sauna culture is protected by UNESCO.

Contrast is the main ingredient in Finnish culture, so once you’ve experienced the modern capital, immerse yourself in the traditional way of life in the mythical area of Lapland. Here, you can meet the only Indigenous People in the European Union, the Sámi, and join in their festivals and celebrations.

Tastes to Try

The appreciation of simplicity transcends through Finnish cuisine, with clean, local and sustainable ingredients used. In Lapland, cloudberries, reindeer, lichen and other wild foods are the taste of the region, while in Helsinki, Restaurant Day is a celebration of Nordic cuisine. The local people sample dishes from pop-up restaurants.

Must-try foods are: Karjalanpiirakka, a savoury pastry; Grillmakkara, a grilled sausage eaten with mustard and washed down with beer; or Ruisleipä, a rye bread that is a staple to the Finnish diet. Look out for Kalakukko, a traditional fish and meat pie, slow-baked in the oven inside a bread covering. For sweet treats, Korvapuusti is a cinnamon roll that pairs well with a morning coffee.

Adventure Awaits

To enjoy the snow-covered area of Lapland, head to the capital, Rovaniemi, and enter a winter wonderland, where museums exploring the history of the area are interspersed in ski resorts and ice buildings.

With around 75 ski resorts in Finland, hills make up the sweeping slopes and steep falls in the season, which runs from October to May. From wide, easy slopes to challenging, world-class runs, all family members can indulge in some light and snowy relief while learning or improving a skill.

For a slightly warmer adventure, the 40 national parks of Finland offer kayaking, cycling, and hiking opportunities, all offering contrasting viewpoints of spectacular nature. To witness true beauty, head to the labyrinthine Archipelago Sea, with more islands than any other archipelago in the world.
Soak Up The Culture

Helsinki is easily explored on foot. Roam through the streets and admire the unique design and architecture. Weave in and out of contemporary hubs of culture like the Central Library and Station. The National Museum is a walk through Finnish history from the Stone Age to the present day. See the best of the inner city's maritime and urban environment on the 130-kilometre waterfront trail.

Some of the 330 islands around Helsinki are connected by bridges, while others are a short ferry ride away. Among the hundreds of islands, Vallisaari and Kuninkaansaari offer beautiful nature escapes; Suomenlinna is UNESCO-listed for its famous sea fortress; Seurasaari has an open-air museum; and Harakka is ideal for plant lovers.

To discover the true Finnish way of life, indulge in a sauna, the lifeblood used for spiritual healing and cleansing. The building Löyly is as intriguing from the inside as from the outside, with eye-catching décor housing a smoke sauna, wood-heated saunas and an opening out onto the sea to take a refreshing dip. You'll soon see why Finnish sauna culture is protected by UNESCO.

Contrast is the main ingredient in Finnish culture, so once you’ve experienced the modern capital, immerse yourself in the traditional way of life in the mythical area of Lapland. Here, you can meet the only Indigenous People in the European Union, the Sámi, and join in their festivals and celebrations.

Tastes to Try

The appreciation of simplicity transcends through Finnish cuisine, with clean, local and sustainable ingredients used. In Lapland, cloudberries, reindeer, lichen and other wild foods are the taste of the region, while in Helsinki, Restaurant Day is a celebration of Nordic cuisine. The local people sample dishes from pop-up restaurants.

Must-try foods are: Karjalanpiirakka, a savoury pastry; Grillmakkara, a grilled sausage eaten with mustard and washed down with beer; or Ruisleipä, a rye bread that is a staple to the Finnish diet. Look out for Kalakukko, a traditional fish and meat pie, slow-baked in the oven inside a bread covering. For sweet treats, Korvapuusti is a cinnamon roll that pairs well with a morning coffee.

Adventure Awaits

To enjoy the snow-covered area of Lapland, head to the capital, Rovaniemi, and enter a winter wonderland, where museums exploring the history of the area are interspersed in ski resorts and ice buildings.

With around 75 ski resorts in Finland, hills make up the sweeping slopes and steep falls in the season, which runs from October to May. From wide, easy slopes to challenging, world-class runs, all family members can indulge in some light and snowy relief while learning or improving a skill.

For a slightly warmer adventure, the 40 national parks of Finland offer kayaking, cycling, and hiking opportunities, all offering contrasting viewpoints of spectacular nature. To witness true beauty, head to the labyrinthine Archipelago Sea, with more islands than any other archipelago in the world.

frequently asked questions

Finland is in the European Union, so you can visit the country for up to 60 days without a visa if you have a valid British passport. If you haven’t already, you may need to apply for the new European Travel Information and Authorisation System (ETIAS) launching in 2025.
The capital of Finnish Lapland, Rovaniemi, sees average temperatures of around -11.7°C and -11.0°C in January and February and -6.9°C in December, though the crisp air moderates the cold temperatures. Weather is very changeable and the snow is about 25-50 centimetres thick on the ground. You will need proper warm gear if you plan to visit Lapland in winter.
Finland is a year-round destination with something special to enjoy in every season. Winter is a popular time to visit and Lapland attracts Christmas visitors keen to explore Santa’s mythical home. It’s also a popular time of year for skiing and snowsports. Summer is an ideal ideal for exploring the islands and 40 national parks and the north experiences the Midnight Sun. Spring and autumn are transitional seasons which bring their own level of beauty, and as for saunas? They’re great all year round!
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