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(In the northernmost part of Finland, the sun does not rise at all for several weeks in the winter, and does not set at all in early summer).","Most Finns are Christians. The largest community in Finland is the Evangelical Lutheran Church of Finland (Suomen evankelis-luterilainen kirkko) - about 70% of the population.","Telia, Elisa, DNA, and other small companies.","Europe",{"about":37,"visa":41,"sleeping":45,"safety":51,"transport":60,"foodDrink":67,"people":70,"health":73},{"body":38,"updatedAt":39,"updatedBy":40},"Appropriately nicknamed 'The land of the thousand lakes', Finland is truly a gem in the Nordics with its exquisite nature, varied wildlife, and picturesque landscapes. Many cycling paths, the hospitality of the local people, and a huge number of places waiting to be explored provide for unique cycling opportunities for bike touring or bike packing all year round (do not forget that winters can get quite rough).","2021-05-19T20:47:12.000Z","bpERrizIkiM43U3yTZdWYkCm1mN2",{"body":42,"updatedAt":43,"updatedBy":44},"People from the EU and several other countries don't need a visa. All other people need a Schengen visa to visit Finland.\n\nThe visa is valid for 90 days (no more than 3 months within a 6 months period) and allows you to travel through all Schengen countries. In some cases, there is a possibility for an extension.\n\nFor more information, you can also visit this [www.infofinland.fi](https:\u002F\u002Fwww.infofinland.fi\u002Fen\u002Fmoving-to-finland\u002Fnon-eu-citizens\u002Fa-short-stay-in-finland).","2021-03-10T14:24:23.000Z","ieMGYdJeX6ZyKgKeeGhMXPFZkax2",{"updatedAt":46,"updatedBy":47,"parts":48},"2021-05-22T18:02:10.000Z","01dRgHcnFiTSprDGCEB4Jxq7iDH3",{"formalCamping":49,"wildCamping":50},"There are few campsites and they are often far apart. Almost every Finnish campsite (“leirintäalue”) is located on the water (river, lake or sea). They are well equipped for itinerant cyclists with washing facilities, hot water, free hot showers, covered cooking and dining area, toilets, sauna (usually included in the price), a fire pit, children's playground, ...\n\nThey offer log cabins, comparable to hikers' cabins, for rent (useful in rainy weather) and you can purchase a Scandinavian camping card (6 euros), which gives you a discount on various campsites. Some campsites do close in mid or late August.\n\nCampsites always have good showers, always a kitchen, often a sauna (sometimes free). Campfire every night and this is a good place to socialize. Camping costs between 15-20 euros per night (fixed amount + per person an amount). Camping card gives a discount of approximately 2 euros at a time and costs 7 euros. Is a good investment.","Wild camping is allowed anywhere. Many pests in the woods (mosquitoes, flies, hornets). Uimarantas are ideal (wild) camping pitches. Often a toilet and a table. Very precise and informative maps for Finland - [https:\u002F\u002Fretkikartta.fi\u002F?lang=en](https:\u002F\u002Fretkikartta.fi\u002F?lang=en) . Switch layers and zoom in to see free camping places.",{"body":52,"updatedAt":53,"updatedBy":54,"parts":55},"Finland is one of the safest countries globally and has one of the world's most effective and trusted police forces.\n\nFor more information, visit the [website](https:\u002F\u002Fwww.osac.gov\u002FContent\u002FReport\u002Fba06f323-8bba-44b4-a3b2-195546ab1df4).","2021-03-10T17:41:52.000Z","8ISpnz3WeCQ8ulHik2MjcGqHVJN2",{"traffic":56,"criminality":57,"corruption":58,"nature":59},"Relatively well-organized, and there are numerous official bicycle roads to get around. Although, the more remote place you go to, the fewer bicycle roads you get.\n\nFor more information, visit the [website](https:\u002F\u002Fwww.osac.gov\u002FContent\u002FReport\u002Fba06f323-8bba-44b4-a3b2-195546ab1df4).","Petty crimes such as pickpocketing do occur in crowded areas and during the summer tourist season.\n\nBicycle theft is the most common type of theft. However, after a long period of increase, the number of bicycle thefts has declined. (Finland 2020 Crime & Safety Report).\n\nFor more information, visit the [website](https:\u002F\u002Fwww.osac.gov\u002FContent\u002FReport\u002Fba06f323-8bba-44b4-a3b2-195546ab1df4).","Finland ranked 3rd out of 180 countries with a score of 85\u002F100 in the Corruption Perceptions Index done by Transparency International.\n\nFor more information, visit the [website](https:\u002F\u002Fwww.transparency.org\u002Fen\u002Fcountries\u002Ffinland#).","Finland's got a lot to offer. Diverse nature, with its islands, lakes, as well as Lapland covered in autumn colours, wildlife and much more.\n\nAlthough, there are a few things to be prepared for, such as infuriating mosquitos during the summer months, especially in Lapland or encountering wildlife.\n\nFor more information, visit the [website](https:\u002F\u002Ffinland.fi\u002Flife-society\u002Fnature-in-finland\u002F): and this [website](worldnomads.com\u002Ftravel-safety\u002Fnorthern-europe\u002Ffinland\u002Fhow-to-deal-with-bears-and-bugs-in-finland)",{"updatedAt":61,"updatedBy":44,"parts":62},"2021-03-11T13:40:24.000Z",{"airplane":63,"train":64,"bus":65,"boat":66},"Finavia operates 21 airports in Finland (but there are 27 in total) out of which Helsinki-Vantaa, Oulu, and Rovaniemi are the most frequented. Domestic flights are operated by Finnair, Norwegian, and SAS.\n\nFor more information, visit the website: [finavia.fi](https:\u002F\u002Fwww.finavia.fi\u002Fen\u002Fairports)","Trains in Finland are operated by VR Group (a government-owned railway company). You are allowed to take bicycles on certain trains. Be aware that trains do not run all across the country. The network ends in Kolari (long-distance trains). Trains are generally on time, comfortable, and have power outlets, and free Wi-Fi.\n\nFor more information, visit the [website](https:\u002F\u002Fwww.vr.fi\u002Fen\u002Frailway-stations-and-routes).\n\nBefore you buy a ticket, make sure that bicycles are allowed aboard a train to your destination!","Coach route network in Finland extends far and wide, covering around 90 per cent of public roads.\n\nIf you need to continue with your bike further than a train can take you, coaches will help you reach your final destination. (Sitting on a bus in Finland is an experience in itself with the scenic surroundings you get to experience on smaller roads).\n\nFor more information: [Matkahuolto](\u003C https:\u002F\u002Fwww.matkahuolto.fi\u002Fpassengers>), [Expressbus](\u003C http:\u002F\u002Fwww.expressbus.fi\u002Fen\u002Ftimetables-and-tickets\u002F>), [Onnibus](https:\u002F\u002Fwww.onnibus.com\u002Fhome)\n\nBefore you buy a ticket, make sure that bicycles are allowed on a coach to your destination!","Finland's got boat services in many towns along the coast as well as at lakeside places. Moreover, there are options for sightseeing tours and ferries. There are several lines that can take you in and out of Finland to Sweden, Estonia, Germany, the Åland Islands, and even Russia.\n\nFor more information, visit the website [Visitfinland.com](https:\u002F\u002Fwww.visitfinland.com\u002Farticle\u002Fgetting-around-in-finland\u002F#ca29bf7b).",{"body":68,"updatedAt":69,"updatedBy":47},"In Finland, everyone is allowed to pick wild berries and mushrooms almost anywhere. The best season is from mid-July until late September. Just make sure that you follow the straightforward but crucial rules for pickers and safety.\n\nThere are various dishes to try while visiting Finland such as Karjalanpiirakka (Karelian pasty - rice pie), Leipajuusto (Finnish squeaky cheese), Salmiakki (salty liquorice), Poronkäristys (sauteed reindeer), Kalakeitto (Fish soup), Hernekeitto (split pea soup), Salmiakki Koskenkorva (Pre-mixed liqueur), Lakka (Liqueur produced with Cloudberry) and many other dishes and drinks.\n\nFor more information about berry and mushroom picking, visit the website [www.nationalparks.fi](https:\u002F\u002Fwww.nationalparks.fi\u002Fberryandmushroompicking#:~:text=The%20best%20mushroom%20season%20is%20usually%20from%20August%20to%20October.&text=In%20rainy%20conditions%20you'll,for%20an%20easier%20clean%2Dup.)\n\nCooking fuel\n\nThe \"camping gaz prick cans\" (at the do it yourself, tool department) are available in the very large supermarkets.","2021-05-22T18:03:40.000Z",{"body":71,"updatedAt":72,"updatedBy":54},"It might not be an easy task to strike up a conversation with Finns at first, but once you manage to get to know them, you will find out that they are just a polite and straightforward bunch who are extremely friendly and willing to help you out.","2021-03-09T11:10:46.000Z",{"body":74,"updatedAt":75,"updatedBy":47},"The biggest problem are the many mosquitoes - we ourselves had anti-mosquito milk, a gel from Care Plus based on 30% Deet - in Lapland we bought an extra (effective) product, namely Johnson OFF! \"Tervantuoksu\" o. OFF is available everywhere in various forms (spray, gel, marker, liquid, aerosol, candle). Etono (20 mg) can be bought at pharmacies and helps against itching. Brewer's yeast should help but didn't.\n\nOne person is \"tastier\" for the mosquitoes than another. Type of forest matters whether you have a lot or little trouble. Hornets can also be very annoying.","2021-05-22T18:04:48.000Z",[],{"pois":78,"users":79,"hosts":80},49,2,1,"2026-11-06T11:25:25.554Z",[83,91,99,107,113,120,126,133,140,149,156,163,170,175,182,190,197,203,209,216,222,225,232,239,246,253,259,266,271,278,285,290,297,304,310,317,324,331,337,344,351,358,365,372,378,385,392,399,406],{"id":84,"type":85,"title":86,"countryCode":4,"location":87,"likes":80,"toCountryCode":22,"excerpt":90},"eb5469b9-9c12-4153-b883-128403ec3b6f","border-crossing","Akujärvi (Finland) – Murmashi (Russia)",{"lat":88,"lng":89},68.47626131822066,28.473932972294318,"This is an official border crossing. 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