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  • Why I think every Finland trip needs a summer cottage

    Why I think every Finland trip needs a summer cottage

    July 18, 2026July 18, 2026 Seasonal Experiences, Local Culture & Traditions

    And with that I mean, No electricity. No running water. An outdoor toilet in the woods. Sounds like a nightmare? Or does it sound like the adventure of a lifetime?I really hope it’s the second one, because I genuinely think every Finland trip should include a traditional summer…

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I can't be the only one who thinks this is the bes I can't be the only one who thinks this is the best idea ever? 😍

I just spent the day at our summer cottage, swimming, enjoying the sunshine, and soaking up every minute of it.

My family was heading there, and there was absolutely no way I was staying behind. Every time they're at the cottage on a sunny day without me, I get the biggest FOMO 😂

So naturally... I invited myself along 🤭

Would you spend a weekend here? 🫶🏼

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Welcome to the journey 🇫🇮✨ Hei! 👋🏼 I'm Sofia, a F Welcome to the journey 🇫🇮✨

Hei! 👋🏼 I'm Sofia, a Finnish local who started exploring her own country instead of always booking flights abroad.

Now I'm on a mission to discover and share a different side of Finland, from unique stays and the archipelago to cozy cafés, local traditions, and places most visitors don't know to look for.

If you're planning a trip to Finland (or simply dreaming about one), I'd love to have you along for the journey 🥰

💡I also have a free Finland guide to help you start planning your trip. You can find it through the link in my bio, or comment 'GUIDE' and I'll send it to you.

Happy to have you here! 🫶🏼

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This changed everything for me 👇🏼 In my 20s, all This changed everything for me 👇🏼

In my 20s, all I wanted was to move away. I dreamed about traveling as far away from Finland as possible... preferably somewhere with palm trees.

Meanwhile, I thought Finland was boring, ugly, and honestly had nothing worth seeing (I know... younger me had absolutely no idea what she was talking about 😅)

Then 2020 happened.

A major back surgery, followed by 🦠 forced me to stay in Finland. Looking back, that unexpected change of plans ended up changing my life for the better.

Since I couldn't travel, I figured... I might as well start exploring my own country.

What I didn't expect was this...

I fell in love with it 🥹

I discovered beautiful places I'd never even heard of, hidden gems I couldn't believe had been there all along, and a completely different side of Finland that I'd spent years overlooking.

At one point I remember thinking:

"I want to see every corner of this country."

And then another thought followed...

"If I had no idea these places existed, maybe other people don't either."

That's how this account was born 😊🇫🇮

Now my mission is simple: to help you discover a side of Finland that's so much more than just Helsinki.

So if you want to see it, follow along @heifromfinland 👋🏼

P.S. If you're planning a trip to Finland, I've put together a free guide to help you get started. Just comment "FREE" and I'll happily send it your way. 😊

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Just to clarify... These are obviously still com Just to clarify... 

These are obviously still completely normal to me. I'll happily eat a whole bag of salmiakki in one sitting, and I won't apologize for it 😂

But for my husband, some of these were a bit of a cultural shock 🙈

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And yes... that includes salmiakki as well 😆

These are some of the things I always buy from Finnish grocery stores as a local, so save this for your next Finland trip!

You can't leave Finland without trying @fazersuomi chocolates or their Karelian pies. And for coffee @juhlamokka is a Finnish classic 🤌🏼☕️

💬 Which one would you try first? 😊

If your planning your first trip to Finland, I have a free guide with everything you need to know before your visit. Comment 'GUIDE' and I'll send it to you 🫶🏼

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