Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. David Nikel is a travel writer covering cruising and Scandinavia. Despite low temperatures and snow underfoot, life goes on during ...

HELSINKI, Finland — Finland’s capital is often overlooked in winter, when many travelers assume darkness and cold outweigh the rewards. That assumption doesn’t hold. The colder months strip away ...

Finland has long been ranked as the happiest country on earth. Its lush natural landscapes, ingrained wellness culture, and robust social contract make the nation one of the soundest and safest places ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. David Nikel is a travel writer covering cruising and Scandinavia. Why is Finland consistently ranked as the world's happiest ...

Emirates, the world’s largest international airline, will launch a daily flight between Helsinki and Dubai from 1 October 2026, expanding its footprint in the Nordics. The new service introduces the ...

Helsinki — Europe's youngest and northernmost capital city — feels like an outpost of Europe. While it lacks the cutesy cobbles of Copenhagen, the aristocratic setting of Stockholm, or the futuristic ...

Whether you're enroute Lapland or enjoying a layover, here's your 48-hour travel guide to Helsinki to make the most of your trip.

Forget Lapland, you can explore Finland’s snowy wonderland just outside of Helsinki - On Finland’s icy southeast archipelago, Annabel Grossman finds the perfect combination of outdoor adventure and a ...

Are you heading to Finland and wondering what the best way to travel from Helsinki to Lapland? Did you know that for most visitors to Finland, these are the two most visited areas? It makes sense as ...

The Hotel Maria has opened its doors in Helsinki. Joining Preferred Hotels & Resorts’ Legend Collection, this hotel is situated in the city’s historic Kruununhaka district. It offers 117 rooms, ...