based on 30 experiences from female travelers
Activities kinda expensive, as I feel in Finland usually is. Went skiing and snowboarding. Also visited Superpark one day.(indoor activity park) There is also a spa/waterpark, which was nice option between outdoor activities, as the weather was freezing cold (over -20c degrees) Overall lovely ecperience, I just love Finnish winter, so magical š©µāļøš
Posted: March 28, 2025We spent 2 weeks there We land in Helsinki. We took a night train to Rovianemi right away because it was already late in the season and we wanted to enjoy the last snow in the North as much as possible. (There are really confy and cabin are made for two) The city is dead at this time of the year (like most of the other cities in the North) Over there, it's simpler to land a car because it doesn't cost that much and there is not a lot of public transport. The landscapes are the same most if the time, and you have to make big distances. We visited the Sami center and did sled dog in Inari, cross country skiing and snow bike at FormiguĆØres, and 2-3 hikes in different national parks. They are well indicated, but be careful, you can't do them all according to the season. Don't hesitate to ask at the information center ! We were supposed to stay 2 days at Oulu but there was not much to see in the city so we changed our mind and spend more time in Turku (many museums, a castle and cathedrals, restaurants, it's a real living city even when there are no tourists) Many airbnb have saunas, I really appreciate it ! Helsinki is full of gift shop. We didn't have the time to see the lakes in the East of the country.
Posted: March 3, 2025Experienced: March, 2024Finland was a serene and beautiful nature experience. I was in the northern part. Perhaps a little cold in August, but what else could you expect from one of the most Northern countries on earth? Felt very safe throughout the day and night, camping was good as well.
Posted: February 11, 2025Experienced: July, 2024Peace
Nigeria
I felt very safe in Finland. I stayed at an Airbnb in Vaasa. You can visit the Vaasa Museum, it was really great. I used the train. From Helsinki to Vaasa had a sandwich. It was quite expensive for my budget
Posted: January 27, 2025Bear
United Kingdom
It is a very nice place and definitely worth traveling to. It is very safe, and the food feels so fresh. I always go home with packets of hot chocolate. I always visit Hesburger for fast food; it is so nice, and the ice cream is the best there too.
Posted: January 22, 2025Paraskevi
Greece
The city isn't very big and although it doesn't have a lot of things to do, it is very safe. I went put multiple times during the night but not even once felt danger. The locals are also very friendly and more than willing to help.
Posted: December 10, 2024Experienced: October, 2024Duma
Indonesia
Helsinki is totaly safe and easy to connect. Also the public transportation is connecting, bus, metro, train. I had a lovely experience visit museum, market and sauna. Sauna one of the local things do almost every day
Posted: August 26, 2024Experienced: October, 2018Oana
Romania
Jalasjarvi is a quite small town. The people are very friendly. I was a voluneter for Aukusti festival that took place there. We stayed at the community center. A store was in 100 m from our place. A very strange habit that people have there- after the festival was over, teenagers brought beer and a speaker and just stayed in front of random houses and had like an afterparty there. Everybody knows everybody so even tho they have some strange habits they are still very friendly and safe to be around. nearby there was a big zoo with animals all over the world, lakes and a religious summer camp, sports field, a cinema. compared to other countries it wasn t that expensive, you can recycle cans and get some money back from it. For a restaurant you have to leave the town cause i don t remeber them having one.
Posted: July 26, 2024When I arrived Helsinki this time itās so cold but all of people has good energy, beautiful smile. I love it Helsinki. I felt Iām in my hometown. Everything was perfect. (Food, people, hostel..) different atmosphere.
Posted: July 25, 2024Davina
United Kingdom
100% a safe place to travel to as a solo traveler, never felt threatened or intimidated. There is plenty of things to do from dog and reindeer sledding through snowy forests to snowmobiling searching for the northern lights. This was an expensive trip but well worth it for the experiences. You have my heart Lapland/Finland ā¤ļø
Posted: June 6, 2024Based on 131 local experiences
Based on 131 local experiences
Allu
Turku is moderately safe, I live here so I know a bit. during the day and night there is a lot of drunk people and some of them may say stuff to you. I've been catcalled a bunch of times and on busses it's common that men do sexual hand movements and such. never been groped or robbed or anything. but overall Turku is not the place to be, it's called finlands asshole for a reason.
Posted: March 30, 2025Relatively small city even though it's one of the biggest in Finland. Easy to navigate and is walkable and bike friendly city. Transport is safe and pretty good. Well lit main roads and paths. Good emergency services available
Posted: March 27, 2025Minja
Iām a 23-year-old student from Finland! Iād describe myself as a good mix of fun and calm, not taking myself too seriouslyāØ Iām adventurous and love exploring new places and meeting new lovely people š
Eli
graduated as logistics worker. At the moment I do shift work at logistics companies/cafes/restaurants. I am planning to go to university for logistics teamleader. I travel twice a year to spend time with my partner of 2,5 years
Minja
Vaasa
3 days
Iām a 23-year-old student from Finland! Iād describe myself as a good mix of fun and calm, not taking myself too seriouslyāØ Iām adventurous and love exploring new places and meeting new lovely people š
Liia
Kouvola
3 days
Just a basic, but also an unique finnish girl and a momāØš©µ šlive happy š§āāļøbe safe and grounded šŖ¬explore and love
Nina
Hi there! I'm Nina, and I've been living in the south side of Chicago for over ten years! When I'm not plotting my next adventure, I'm hanging out with my black lab mix Dracula, crafting small leather goods like wallets and keychains, or going to concerts! Despite my eagerness to travel and go go go, I love watching movies and binging tv shows on the couch with my pup. I was born and raised in St. Louis, MO and when I took my first trip to Chicago in 2010, I got an overwhelming feeling of joy for experiencing new places! Since then, I've been to about half of the US states, Niagara falls in Canada, Cancun & Cozumel in Mexico. Most recently, I was able to spend some time in Scandinavia visiting Copenhagen, Stockholm, Bergen, Molde, and Oslo. In May I'll be going to Lisbon, Portugal for a week to see my favorite band KGLW and then in August they have their first US music fest in Colorado I'll be attending! I got the travel bug hard and I'm currently trying to plan a return to Scandinavia with stops in Tallin, Estonia and Turku, Finland for December! In April 2026 I have a trip planned with EF Ultimate break to go to Thailand, and I'm looking to extend and stay in Bali, or Laos!
Andrea
Hi! Iām Andrea from Hong Kong and Iām doing a solo trip across the Schengen Area in April. I like to experience new countries through locals so Iād love it if there are some hospitable people out there who could host me! Iām down for city breaks, countryside outings and anything in between. I am clean, easygoing and have been co-housing for years so I am a respectful housemate. I look forward to meeting you! :)