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General

by hopang

Rucksack or any light travelling bag for your walking and tour in Finland. The bag certainly will become handy when you do your minor shopping especially for postcards and small souvenirs. Light clothing complete with light jackets in summer and thick winter jackets in winter as winter can be as cold as -20 degrees Celcius. We have been to Finland during very cold winter several times. Don't forget your daily requirements of medicines if you are on medication. Other supplies that may become necessary are C-vitamins, headache tablets or painkillers, plasters for minor cuts, small scissors and nailcreepers etc. Remember not to place your scissors and other sharp objects in your cabin luggage, otherwise they will be confiscated at the airport even before you begin your journey! It is a sin if you forget your digital camera, camcorder including accessories such as battery, battery charger...

what to wear in lapland and other tips

by poe.tuesday

I got so feb up with looking on the net on what to wear that I thought I would collate all in the info I found and put it all in one place, I hope that it is of some help to those of you visiting lapland in the winterwww.lapland.fruitbandit.com

Jacket and good shoes is a must!

by ginte

Jacket and good shoes is a must as you'll use it for sure! Also while traveling there in summer take not only T-shirts, but a warm sweater too. A good camera will let you to fix the beauty of finnish nature.

Packing List

by FinElina

When you come to Finland, take with you a bag that doesn't weigh too much, because you probably need to walk some time before you get to your final destination. Or if you need to take a lot of stuff with you, pack them to a bag you can pull or carry easily! In summer time Finland it's not too hot, but you'd better take summer clothes with you. In the winter time (almost from October to March) it can be really cold even in Helsinki, so bring warm clothes with you! Like a warm coat, shoes, trousers and gardigans! And don't forget the warm hat and gloves! Bring something to wounds if you get hurt and in summer time some hydrocortison to the bites of mosquitoes! Bring your camera with you! :) There aren't dangerous animals in Finland, but the mosquitoes can bite you sometimes so you need something for the bites. And proper shoes for walking aren't bad either.

Winter wear

by lonestar_philomath

Wear plenty of layers of natural clothing. The winter can be bitterly cold but normally there is no wind and the air is dry. Drink plenty of water and use the saunas when you get back from your day's journey! The coldest I experienced was -31C but felt comfortable because I was dressed properly.

It's warmer than you think.

by Snappertuna

Bring a pair of shorts in Summer. I made the mistake of thinking I wouldn't need any, as I come from Seattle, and you don't need them in Sea-town. Wrong. Finland can get quite warm in the Summer. Mosquito repellant, epecially if you're going to go anywhere near the woods. And with Europe's most expansive forests, how could you not? You'll be sorry without it. Outside of Helsinki, photo repair is very difficult, so make sure you CHECK your equipment thoroughly before you go.

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by AnnaLupilla

I use to bring as little as possible, as usually it turns out, I don't need lots of stuff while travelling. So a big backpack for clothes and such and a little one as hand baggage should be enough. Finns seem to be very casual about clothing, so you'll rarely encounter strict dress codes at nightspots or restaurants. You should pack warm clothes and a rain-/windproof-jacket, as well as boots for walking and mittens, a scarf and a cap. Sheets/sleeping bag and a pillow-case are essential for staying in a hostel, but I use to rent some for 5€ (cause of laziness to bring that from home and carrying around). You can buy virtually anything you need in Finland, but bring what you can from home to avoid the relatively high retail prices of Finnish shops.

winter gear

by sinoda

take for a moment the possibility that you are wading in half a meter snow against the wind at minus 25 degrees celsius... well, yes, congratulations, you are in Finland and it is winter - any idea what to wear? You absolutely want to wear good protection for your feet and head, so don't be stingy - you are here to enjoy the nature after all. Wear warm colthes underneath and wind protective gear on top.... and good gloves.

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Spring to Autumn

by Leipzig

Spring begins in April in the very south and in May in the north. It is characterized by temperatures up to 15°C. It may happen that the snow does not melt until June. As soon as the snow has gone the growing season starts.Summer starts in June and is characterized by daily highs above +15°C. The sun in the regions north of the Arctic Circle does not set at all. The northernmost parts of Finland have 73 such days every year. Temperatures may hit 25 to 35°C in Finland's interior.Autumn starts between September and October and is characterized by mean daily temperature below 5°C. In the north the first snow falls.

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Winter in Finland

by Leipzig

Finland is located between the 60th and 70th degree of longitude. It is a bit influenced by the Golf Stream. In winter, the mean temperature remains below freezing point, but sometimes warm air masses can raise the daily high above 0°C (32°C) in the south. Winter usually begins in October in Lapland and in November in the rest of Finland. It is the longest season, lasting for about 90 days in southwestern Finland and 190 days in the north. As the Arctic Circle runs through the country, parts of the region north of it experience polar nights and days. In the northernmost point of Finland, the polar night lasts for 50 days. Sometimes temperatures can drop down to -40°C (-40°F) in Lapland (record -50°C); and -25°C in the coastal regions (record Helsinki -34°C).

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