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

    August 31, 2025September 18, 2025 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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Can we make this a pact? 🤝🏼 If you ever vis Can we make this a pact? 🤝🏼

If you ever visit Finland, promise me that you will...

Step away from the streets, leave the city behind.
Go somewhere where it’s just you, the trees, and maybe a lake.
Walk slowly, and don’t worry about where the trail leads.
Pause often. Let your eyes wander.
Sit for a while and just notice the sounds of nature.
Rest. Breathe. Listen. And let the silence surround you.

Deal? 😎

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So you’ve seen Lapland and Helsinki... Let me s So you’ve seen Lapland and Helsinki...

Let me show you the rest 😎

👋🏼 Follow @heifromfinland for daily Finland content. I share hidden gems, must see spots and local favorites!

I used to dream of faraway places. I even moved abroad for a while because honestly… Finland just didn’t feel like home growing up. I didn’t appreciate it, didn’t see the beauty. I thought it was just grey, cold, and boring.

But in 2020, life kind of forced me to give it another chance. And I’m SO glad it did 💚

Because that’s when I started discovering a Finland I never even knew existed. Quiet seaside towns. Dreamy forest trails. Storybook-style villages. Cozy cafés in the middle of nowhere. It’s honestly stunning and so underrated.

Now? I’ve made it my mission to show you the version of Finland most travelers miss. Not just the touristy stuff, but the real stuff. The slow, cozy, beautiful version that feels like home.

Stick around if you’re ready to see more than just Helsinki. I’ve got so much to show you 🫡

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So you finally visit Finland and then this happens So you finally visit Finland and then this happens…

You step outside, all excited to explore and boom! It starts raining 🌧️😭 

And for a second you're standing there thinking: "Well, what now? What do you even do in Finland when it rains?"

Well, this calls for a cozy plan B 😎

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The beauty of Finland… 🌿 One minute you’re The beauty of Finland… 🌿

One minute you’re dodging scooters and people in the city… the next you’re surrounded by lakes, trees and a silence so good it feels like you're hours away from the city noise.

Honestly, this is why I love living here. You get all the calm, all the forest vibes, all the cozy lake moments… without having to pack a bag for hours.

And yes, I’m aware I sound like I’m bragging… but honestly, can you blame me? 😂

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Think Finland is just snow and Helsinki? Think aga Think Finland is just snow and Helsinki? Think again…

Hey! I’m Sofia 👋🏼 Yep, a local Finn who’s obsessed with showing the Finland most people don’t see.

Forget the usual Helsinki highlights (although I'll sprinkle them in a little bit too because Helsinki has hidden gems as well 😉) But I’m here to take you to hidden cafés, secret lakes, cozy corners, and nature spots that’ll make you go “wait… Finland is this magical?!” 😍

Basically, if you’re curious about what life really looks like here, the spots locals actually love, and the kind of adventures you can’t just find on Google… you’re in the right place.

➡️ Follow @heifromfinland for more!

So yea, stick around, I promise it’ll be fun, a little unexpected, and maybe make you want to pack your bags ASAP 😅

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