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Hei From Finland | Your Local Guide to Finland Travel

Hei From Finland | Your Local Guide to Finland Travel
Hidden gems, unique stays & travel tips from a local Finn
  • 10 Tips for Planning the Perfect Fall Trip to Finland

    10 Tips for Planning the Perfect Fall Trip to Finland

    October 15, 2025March 6, 2026 Seasonal Experiences

    Are you planning the perfect fall trip to Finland? Planning a trip during this short yet stunning season takes a little know-how. That’s why I’ve put together my top 10 tips to help you make the most of a fall getaway in Finland, whether it’s your first visit…

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  • What It’s Really Like to Visit Finland in October, November & December

    What It’s Really Like to Visit Finland in October, November & December

    October 9, 2025March 6, 2026 Seasonal Experiences

    Planning a trip to Finland in autumn or early winter? You’ve probably heard it before: ‘It’s just dark, rainy, and cold, don’t bother visiting.’ And sure, that’s partly true. But as a local, I’m here to give you the real breakdown of these months, the highs, the lows,…

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  • Autumn in Finland: 10 best things to do in Finland in the fall

    Autumn in Finland: 10 best things to do in Finland in the fall

    September 25, 2025March 6, 2026 Seasonal Experiences

    Autumn in Finland is a magical season, full of crisp air, colorful forests, and cozy vibes. If you ’re planning a visit during this time but aren’t sure what to do, here’s a bucket list of activities to make the most of your fall trip. From gorgeous fall…

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  • The ultimate guide for finnish fall.

    Autumn in Finland: the ultimate guide for Finnish fall

    September 19, 2025March 6, 2026 Seasonal Experiences

    Autumn in Finland is seriously something else and not many people know how amazing Finnish fall can be. One week it feels like late summer, the next you’re walking through golden forests, wearing a cozy scarf, and wondering if it’s already candle season at 4 pm. If you’re…

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  • 5 Unforgettable Day Trips from Helsinki You Can’t Miss

    5 Unforgettable Day Trips from Helsinki You Can’t Miss

    August 31, 2025March 6, 2026 Hidden gems

    So you already saw Helsinki and now thinking: “what else is there?” Helsinki is a great starting point to explore the rest of Finland and it has so many amazing day trip options for you. Especially if you’re planning to stay a bit longer, I highly recommend checking…

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  • 13 Traditional Finnish Summer Foods You Can’t Miss

    13 Traditional Finnish Summer Foods You Can’t Miss

    August 31, 2025March 6, 2026 Food

    Traditional summer foods in Finland may start with berries and sauna snacks, but there’s so much more to explore, from hearty outdoor meals to fresh seasonal delicacies that define the Finnish summer experience Even though berries and sauna snacks (looking at you, grilled sausage) are amazing and basically…

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  • Your Ultimate Summer Bucket List for Finland: 21 Things You Can’t Miss

    Your Ultimate Summer Bucket List for Finland: 21 Things You Can’t Miss

    August 31, 2025March 6, 2026 Seasonal Experiences

    Summer bucket list for Finland goes far beyond swimming and sauna. As a local who can’t get enough of it, I’m sharing the ultimate guide to the best summer experiences you can’t miss. When planning your summer trip to Finland, does your Finland bucket list still just say…

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  • Explore Finland on a budget: 15 free activities you can’t miss

    Explore Finland on a budget: 15 free activities you can’t miss

    August 31, 2025March 6, 2026 Budget travel

    Explore Finland on a budget and discover a side of the country most tourists never see, without spending a single euro! Have you ever said: ‘But Finland is so expensive, there’s no way I can travel on a budget there’? What if I told you there are so…

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  • Ultimate Turku Summer Guide: What to Do, See & Eat

    Ultimate Turku Summer Guide: What to Do, See & Eat

    August 31, 2025March 6, 2026 Travel guides

    From a local who was born and raised here. If you’re planning your trip to Finland and wondering, “Where should I go besides Helsinki?” let me introduce you to one of Finland’s most charming cities: Turku. This post contains affiliate links. If you make a booking through these…

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  • Best time to visit Finland (Local Guide by Season)

    Best time to visit Finland (Local Guide by Season)

    August 31, 2025March 6, 2026 Seasonal Experiences

    When is the best time to visit Finland? This is the question I get asked the most! The truth is, Finland has four unique and beautiful seasons, and the best time to visit really depends on the kind of experience you’re looking for. Do you dream of seeing…

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There’s honestly so much more to Finland than what There’s honestly so much more to Finland than what you usually see online 👀

Some of the best places aren’t the obvious ones. They’re the quiet nature spots, unique stays, small towns, and experiences that you don’t always come across when planning a trip 😍

That’s exactly what I share here.

I’m a Finnish local, and I want to help you discover Finland in a way that feels a bit more real. Not just the main highlights, but the places that actually make a trip memorable ✨️

➡️ If Finland is on your bucket list (or even just a place you’ve been curious about 👀), follow along @heifromfinland and I’ll show you what it’s really like!

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Perfect if you’re planning your first visit to Finland this year! ✈️🥰

After being sick for a whole week and having the biggest FOMO (because of course the sun was out the entire time I couldn’t go outside 😭), it made me dream of summer and warm days even more.

Anyone else already dreaming of summer? 😍☀️

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I’m saying this as your Finnish bestie… 🫶🏼 There I’m saying this as your Finnish bestie… 🫶🏼

There are a few things that can quietly ruin your Finland trip. Or at least make it feel… not as special as it could be ✨️

So before you plan your trip to Finland… just read this first 👀

➡️ If youre planning your first trip to Finland, grab my FREE guide that tells you everything you need to know!

Click my link in bio for the guide 🔗 or comment ”FREE” and I’ll send it straight to your dm’s 🥰

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And now my mission is to share these places with y And now my mission is to share these places with you 🫡

When I actually started exploring Finland instead of always looking at flights abroad… I realized something.

This country is FULL of cool hidden gems!

Places I had never even heard of and I’ve lived here pretty much my whole life! 😭

Small, local spots that don’t really show up when you google “things to do in Finland”… but honestly deserve just as much attention as the big attractions 🫶🏼

And I kinda had this moment like… why is no one talking about these??

So now, as your local guide, I’m here to change that 🥰

To show you the places that aren’t always on the “top 10” lists. The ones you randomly find and end up loving the most 💛

👋🏼 So follow along @heifromfinland if you want to discover the hidden side of Finland

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And these are just a few things… 😁 It's the littl And these are just a few things… 😁

It's the little everyday things you don't think about until you experience them when you visit. And then they just make sense ✨️

If you're planning your first trip to Finland, I've put together a free guide with everything you need to know. 

Grab it from the link in bio 🔗 or comment ”GUIDE” and I’ll send it straight to your dm’s 🥰

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