There s something pure in the Finnish air and spirit that s vital and exciting. Summers of endless light are balanced by freezing, but magical winters, while its vast wilderness and tranquil lakes are a world apart from dynamic Helsinki and raucous festivals. Inside this book: -Thousands of comprehensive listings and recommendations -New First Time Finland feature aimed specifically at first-time visitors to the country -A dedicated Travel with Children chapter to aid travellers with families -Chapters on History, Sámi (the local indigenous people), Finnish culture and Finnish Design -Contains essential phrases but a Lonely Planet Scandinavian phrasebook is also recommended We know because we go: every Lonely Planet guide is 100% researched and updates by our authors on-the-ground