Finland Holidays, Flights & Travel Guide
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The sun never quite sets in Finland,
which extends well into the Arctic Circle, in summer time, but it
also never quite rises during the winter in this scenic country of
lakes, islands, forests, pristine wilderness and super-modern
technology. This land of contrasts is full of
plenty to delight, amuse, inform and enchant the visitor, from its
forbidding Swedish castles and onion-domed Russian churches to the
reindeer herds of the indigenous Sami people in Lapland in the
north. The lively, modern capital city of Helsinki is packed with
galleries, museums and cafes, but beyond, in the countryside, there
are miles of pristine wilderness to explore in the rare clean,
clear air. Despite its seemingly unspoilt
nature, Finland is by no means a backward country. In fact it is
regarded as being one of the most hi-tech societies in the world,
with Internet connections per head of population surpassing that of
the United States and United Kingdom. Dine on
reindeer steaks, visit Santa Claus in his northern Arctic home, ski
or dog sled across miles of virgin snow, or tap your toes at one of
the numerous music and folk festivals held throughout the year. It
is not surprising that Finland has been described as the most
underrated tourist destination in
Europe.
Tourist Offices - Finnish Tourist Board, Helsinki: +358
(0)10 605 8000 or www.visitfinland.com
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Entry Requirements
for Finland Holidays & Finland Travel
The borderless region known as the Schengen
area includes the following countries: Austria, Belgium, Denmark,
Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Iceland, Italy, Luxembourg, The
Netherlands, Norway, Portugal, Spain and Sweden. All these
countries issue a standard Schengen visa that, in principal, allows
the holder to travel freely within the borders of
all.
- For Australians -
Australians must have a valid passport. No visa is
required for a stay of up to three months in any six-month period.
Visitors must hold return/onward tickets, sufficient funds and
other documents for their next destination.
- New Zealanders must have a valid passport and may stay
in Finland for up to three months in any six-month
period.
- United States citizens require only a valid passport
to stay in Finland for up to three months in a period of six
months.
- United States citizens require only a valid passport
to stay in Finland for up to three months in a period of six
months.
- British citizens require a valid passport to enter
Finland for a stay of up to three months in a period of six
months.
Currency of Finland
The Euro (EUR) is the official currency of Finland.
One Euro = 100 cents. Banks, ATMs and bureaux de change are
available in all cities and airports; banks are closed on weekends.
American Express, Diner's Club, Eurocard, Access, MasterCard and
Visa are accepted in hotels, restaurants, and larger shops.
Travellers cheques can be cashed in Helsinki and large cities, but
ATMs are the easiest and most economical way to get
cash.
Finland
Telephone Access Codes and Communications
The international country dialling code
for Finland is +358. The outgoing code is 00, 990, 994 or 999,
followed by the relevant country code (e.g. 0044 for the United
Kingdom). The city code for Helsinki is (0)9. Mobile phone networks
cover much of the country; the network operators use GSM networks,
which are compatible with most international mobile operators.
Besides public telephone booths and hotels, calls can be made from
post and tele offices. Internet cafes are available in major towns
and cities. For international telephone enquires visitors should
call 020208, and for local enquiries dial
020202.
Finland
Duty Free Allowances & Restrictions
Travellers to Finland arriving from the EU can
enter Finland without restrictions on the quantity of purchases,
provided they have been bought in the EU for personal consumption
or as gift items. No restrictions are placed on meat and dairy
products. Some restrictions may apply to selected tobacco products.
Travellers over 17 years arriving from non-EU countries are allowed
to bring in the following items without incurring customs duty: 200
cigarettes, or 100 cheroots, or 50 cigars, or 250g of tobacco.
Travellers over 20 years can bring in 1 litre of spirits with
maximum 22% alcohol content, or 2 litres of fortified or sparkling
wine not exceeding 22% alcohol content, and 2 litres of
non-sparkling wine and 16 litres of beer; perfume up to 50g and
250ml of eau de toilette; and other goods for personal consumption
to the value of EUR175.
Finland
Holidays - Tipping Information
Tips are not expected in Finland because a
service charge is generally added to restaurant, bar and hotel
bills, but customers often choose to round up the bill when paying
in cash. Taxi drivers also appreciate any small change or coins
that are added to round up the fare.
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