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New low-cost direct flight from Manchester to Rovaniemi

The Nomad Today 11/25/19

Easyjet will fly now four times a week between England and Lapland.

Tourism

Nights spent by foreign tourists in Finland up by 9%

The Nomad Today 10/31/19

In September, 61% of foreign visitors stayed in the Helsinki region and 6% in Lapland. Compared to one year before, overnight stays by Italian tourists increased most. The biggest drop was recorded…

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Finns emit a tonne of CO2 from aviation per capita

The Nomad Today 10/22/19

This is ten times the world's average. Only citizens of Singapore, with 1.2 tonnes per capita, exceed those of Finland.

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On 9-10 October

EU tourism experts to discuss digital transformation in Helsinki

The Nomad Today 10/8/19

Tourism experts from EU Member States and key stakeholders will meet at the European Tourism Forum in Helsinki to exchange views on digital transformation in the tourism sector.

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Nights spent by foreign tourists in Finland increased by 4%

The Nomad Today 9/26/19

Overnight stays increased by 6.8% in Helsinki area, while in Lapland declined by 4.2% compared to one year ago. Russians are the most loyal foreign customers in Finnish tourist market, still very…

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As of October 1

Russia will allow tourist trips to Saint Petersburg region without paying visas

The Nomad Today 9/5/19

Visitors will have to apply for a free digital visa before travelling. If the application is approved, they will obtain permission to cross the border for trips of a maximum of 8 days.

Tourism

Foreign tourism stagnated in July

The Nomad Today 8/29/19

The number of overnight stays by international tourists in Finnish accommodation establishments remained on level with the previous year. Visitors from the UK recorded the biggest drop (-16%). Great…

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Nights spent in Finland by foreign tourists increased by 4.8% in June

The Nomad Today 7/26/19

Accommodation establishments in Uusimaa recorded 342,000 overnight stays by non-resident tourists (+8.3%) and accommodation establishments in Lapland 60,000 (+9.9%).

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Find your own amethyst, the other treasure of Lapland

Pablo Morilla 7/21/19

This rare and appreciated type of violet-colored quartz can be found in the Pyhä-Luosto National Park, at the top of Lampivaara hil. A piece of one centimeter takes a million years to form.

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The Finns, among the 10 peoples of the EU who travel the least abroad

The Nomad Today 6/28/19

Finnish residents made 39,534,000 trips with overnight stays in 2017. Most of them (76%) were domestic trips and  59.7% were made by private cars, according to the latest figures published…

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Nights spent by foreign tourists in Finland up by 12%

The Nomad Today 6/28/19

Finnish accommodation establishments recorded in May 1.57 million overnight stays, 460,000 of them by foreign tourists.

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Norwegian launches a Helsinki-Vaasa route to compete with Finnair

The Nomad Today 6/28/19

Flights will start on Friday, 1st November. The Norway-based budget airline announced its intention to "continue to develop its route network in Finland".

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The great Finnish strawberry season has arrived!

The Nomad Today 6/23/19

“Delicious!” This is the most often heard valuation when someone tastes Finnish strawberries for the first time. Many people think the Finnish strawberry is sweeter, tastier and more juicy,…

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The 5 best leisure activities for this summer in Finland

Pablo Morilla 6/14/19

Discover the things you should not miss during the next months, from playing traditional games to enjoying natural spectacles and summer events.

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10+ events to make you want to visit Turku this summer

The Nomad Today 6/12/19

The inviting combination of vibrant bars, exquisite restaurants and diverse culture, all wrapped up in the embrace of beautiful nature and surrounding sea, make Turku the perfect city for summer…

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SUMMER HOLIDAY

The 6 most popular sandy beaches in Finland

The Nomad Today 6/10/19

There is no need to travel abroad if you want to enjoy sunbathing or beach life this summer. Foreigner.fi has selected for you the 6 best sandy beaches in Finland. Take your towel and swimsuit,…

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4 top class festivals to experience Tampere this month

The Nomad Today 6/7/19

In summer Tampere boils with the celebration of music and art festivals. Here we propose the 4 main events for this month of June.

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5 interesting (and quite cheap) destinations abroad for this summer

The Nomad Today 6/2/19

Read below our selection of attractive destinations, which are easy to reach from Finland and cheap enough for all budgets.

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Linnanmäki: Helsinki’s playground is open and waiting for visitors

Barbara Stojanovic 5/29/19

Of all the options to have fun during the spring and summer seasons in Helsinki, the Linnanmäki amusement park remains one of the most beloved and chosen by locals, foreigners and tourists alike.

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Venäjä ei tule! Nights spent by Russian tourists in Finland drop in January-April

The Nomad Today 5/29/19

In the first four months of 2019 the number of overnight stays in Finland by non-resident tourists decreased by 0.4% year-on-year. Nights spent by Russians, by far the largest group of visitors,…