What to Know BEFORE Visiting FINLAND - Clothes, Booking Igloos, Transport, Costs

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If you're thinking of visiting Finland, we cover what clothes to pack, booking igloos, transport around the country such as planes, trains, buses and driving in Winter, costs, best months to visit and a bunch of other tips for planning a trip to Finland.
👉 ALL LINKS IN ONE PDF TO DOWNLOAD: As mentioned, here is a downloadable PDF with all hotels, clothes, activities and transport discussed: drive.google.com/file/d/1_DwO...
To see what we got up to in Finland, here is the full vlog: • 7 Days in FINLAND 😮 La...
HOTELS VISITED & ALTERNATIVES
👉* Glass Igloo and Log Cabin we stayed (Chalet, 4 adults was our room): www.booking.com/hotel/fi/hote...
👉* Luxury glass igloo alternative in Levi Town (2 hours drive north from Rovaniemi or domestic flight to Kittilä Airport): www.booking.com/hotel/fi/gold...
👉* Excellent Very Central Helsinki Hotel we stayed at: www.booking.com/hotel/fi/have...
👉* Great Hotel in Helsinki Airport if you need to stay for early morning domestic flight: www.booking.com/hotel/fi/hilt...
👉* Rovaniemi Hotel we stayed, very central, close to tour operators, shops, restaurants: www.booking.com/hotel/fi/city...
👉* Great looking Rovaniemi alternative hotel, just outside the town centre: www.booking.com/hotel/fi/lapl...
TRANSPORT
👉 JEE Travels - Finland tour company we travelled with who can provide a complete bespoke travel package for you, including hotels, food, transfers, flights and activities, use coupon code SMFINLAND to receive a 10% discount: www.jeetravels.com/suitcasemo...
👉 FINLAND TRAINS: www.vr.fi/en
👉 FINLAND BUS COMPANY: www.matkahuolto.fi/en
👉 ONNIBUS alternative bus for Finland: www.onnibus.com/home
👉 FERRY ONLY (package below): Ours was the MyStar Fleet: en.tallink.com/helsinki-talli...
ACTIVITIES & TOURS (Others would need to be arranged through JEE Travels, who we travelled with)
👉 The husky ride we went on, 2km in length, about 10 minutes: huskypark.fi/programs/tiny-qu...
👉* Tallinn, Estonia day trip from Helsinki, includes hotel pick up, tour guide: www.viator.com/en-GB/tours/He...
👉* Santa Claus Village Reindeer & Husky ride (This is a different package to what we did, including hotel pick up, 500m reindeer ride, 800m husky ride): www.getyourguide.com/rovaniem...
👉* Ice Breaker Cruise: www.getyourguide.com/rovaniem...
👉* Rovaniemi BBQ Northern Lights Tour: www.getyourguide.com/rovaniem...
CLOTHES
👉 Great Mens Decathlon Leggins base layer: tinyurl.com/34f9reth
👉 Great Mens Decathlon top base layer: tinyurl.com/mpf3x98j
👉 Mens Mid Layer Warm Lined Trousers from Uniqlo: tinyurl.com/4nekjnba
👉 Mens H&M puffer jacket (note this is a thin coat, there are warmer ones but I like it): tinyurl.com/35urhwtz
👉 Mens Outer Layer thin waterproof hiking jacket: tinyurl.com/4trt3c9h
👉 Great Women’s Jacket Chiaki was wearing: tinyurl.com/ycyss4ut
👉 Women’s base layers: tinyurl.com/47be98mb
👉* Amazon Gloves for USA: amzn.to/3JtwnEM
👉 Amazon Gloves for UK: tinyurl.com/3vhkkpmx
👉 Hat I wear which doubles as a scarf. Not necessarily recommended as I’m sure there are better ones but I wear them all the time! tinyurl.com/mrxfbfmh
👉 180 Ear Warmers: I bought my exact ones from eBay over a decade ago so I don’t have a direct link but if you search for them, there are heaps that come up.
#finland #lapland
00:00 Finland Travel Tips
00:40 Best Airport for Finland
1:41 Trains and Buses
2:34 Driving in Finland Snow
3:34 Best Months to Visit Finland
4:47 Best Helsinki Hotels
5:43 Glass Igloo Tips
6:56 Log Cabin Booking
7:29 Is Finland Expensive?
8:21 Itinerary Suggestions
10:06 Clothes to Pack for Finland

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@SuitcaseMonkey Год назад

As mentioned in the video, here is a downloadable PDF with all hotels, clothes, activities and transport linked: drive.google.com/file/d/1_DwOCn7G3UQUY8ylAevWKf8on71TRP_c/view?usp=share_link

@KalleKilponen Год назад

As a Finn who wears jeans pretty much all year round, the part about jeans being "an absolute no-no" gave me a chuckle. I mean it's solid advice if you plan to go skiing or otherwise wading through deep snow, but jeans with some warm underwear are perfectly fine even at -30°C. (Just don't get them wet.) That said, this video had some pretty good information for anyone coming here as a tourist. 👍

@SuitcaseMonkey Год назад

Haha good point. I guess if you live there it’s a little different as you wanna wear jeans haha! But I more meant if you’re packing, it’s best to optimise what you’re carrying. Thanks for watching.

@seankenny2153 Год назад

Hi Paul, Thank you for this video, it is and it will be very helpful in our planning. I specifically asked you about clothing tips for Lapland. I had no idea you had such extensive modeling experience and my wife and I sat here unable to look away. 😊 Thanks again

@SuitcaseMonkey Год назад

Years of training…

@tonituomanen3113 9 месяцев назад

I have traveled with Onnibus in Finland, and it has worked well. The buses are comfortable and the tickets are very, very cheap.

@kayerowley4012 Месяц назад

Thank you for the great tips regarding the layering. As an Australian living in Perth, I have no idea about keeping warm in the winter wonderland, this will be very helpful

@johndoherty1336 Год назад

Another excellent balanced video. In particular the clothing element was super. Unless people have experienced the coldness of the likes of Norway (or Banff ) it’s difficult to appreciate just how cold it can be. Looking forward to the next video , Canada 👍👍👍

@meta9590 11 месяцев назад

Hello John

@mum_with_the_peacock_tattoo Год назад

It is essential you model all outfits for every trip from now on!

@SuitcaseMonkey Год назад

🤣

@pizzaIsAnEmotion Год назад

Very informative and really enjoyed the model-ing of the clothes 😉

@ExpatNatt Год назад

I've never visited northern Finland, only Helsinki and Turku, but this looks truly breathtaking. Amazing video as always 👏

@SuitcaseMonkey Год назад

Thank you

@robinheemeijer5905 Год назад

Thanks for the informative video and the extensive list! Will definately take a look at our local decathlon before i plan on going to Finland. Also love how you show your wacky side on the videos, while not overdoing it. It makes the video a bit lighter more natural and fun to watch even though it was mainly informative. Looking forward to your canada video !

@karenflores1203 Год назад

Thank you for all the info- definitely on my bucket list

@IO_sWorld 7 месяцев назад

Very helpful vlog! Thx a lot!!

@robertmonds4762 Год назад

Your video was lovely. As I was born in Finland, and then migrated as a 5 year old with my family to Australia in 1959, I felt a real earning to go back and see my homeland. Your video was very informative and helpful. I still have relatives in Oulu and Rovaniemi, so that would make it special. Pirkko from Queensland Australia.

@juliejames4896 Год назад

This is on my list. Love the tips in this video.

@wendypersad9859 Год назад

Nice to be back with u guys

@nehabhardwaj4390 Год назад

Awesome thanks loved it

@travelwiththehales 6 месяцев назад

Great Tips !

@gulnazab5859 Год назад

beautiful country! thanks for sharing the video!

@godleads1 8 месяцев назад

Very informative. His modeling alone made this video worthwhile.

@ciirutamar6976 Год назад

Very comprehensive. Amazing work

@pc3585 Год назад

Loved the Blue Steel look

@SuitcaseMonkey Год назад

You know it!

@shereend6341 Год назад

Thank you. Heading there in December. Greetings from Melbourne Australia

@IHB1983 5 месяцев назад

I’m so glad you posted about the clothing, I plan on visiting Rovaniemi at the end of March and was not sure what to bring or how to dress.

@cantdecide2023 6 месяцев назад

What a fantastic vlog! You covered everything I could possibly want to know and then some (with a nice touch of humour thrown in for good measure!). Your video is not only a concisely informative view but it was also very enjoyable. Thank you so much👍

@Keith_Aerotrunk Год назад

The locations are breathtaking. Your presentation is EPIC. I am enjoying your channel.

@mimiesguerra6320 2 месяца назад

Incredible information on Finland. Thank you so much for saving me all the research time. Happy travels and stay warm.

@sachidanandal.prabhu4694 3 месяца назад

I liked your detailing

@justinmurphy7423 9 месяцев назад

Love your videos!

@SuitcaseMonkey 9 месяцев назад

Welcome!

@amibatth Год назад

Wow amazing , thank you for sharing, especially what to wear for a place like this.

@aurapictures 5 месяцев назад

Great video Very usefull

@zainraheel508 Год назад

i love the objectivity and amount of information...

@4x4adventure_pl 8 месяцев назад

Sampling Finnish cuisine, from salmon to reindeer, was a delicious adventure.

@jackylenilagan6684 8 месяцев назад

great video

@pamelasaw 4 месяца назад

I justr found your channel! Thank you for the aweseom vlog ~ From Malaysia

@SuitcaseMonkey 4 месяца назад

Thanks. We’ve just left Malaysia. Video coming this year…

@itsmeagain578 4 месяца назад

An excellent informative video. Myself and a friend went to Finland (Helsinki/Rovaniemi) for the first time last year. We plan to return to Finland (Rovaniemi/Luosto) in the near future.

@kuldipshrestha1655 Год назад

I have been following your and Chiaki's adventures since Santorini, which for me is the best Santorini-travel Vlog available anywhere. Another awesome Vlog! Your adventurous spirit and unique perspective make every destination come to life. Your videos really capture the beauty of your journey and make viewers inspire to pack their bags and explore the destinations themselves. Your voice is also very soothing, the videos are never overdone and a joy to watch.

@SuitcaseMonkey Год назад

Thank you for sticking with us

@NishantDas 4 месяца назад

We went to the exact wooden cabin and glass igloo that you have shown. And we also took the same ferry to Estonia. Highly relatable video, we could reminisce our days in Finland. Thanks

@SuitcaseMonkey 4 месяца назад

Ahh that’s cool!

@yaya5805 5 месяцев назад

Thank you bro

@traceg2903 Год назад

Hello from 🇨🇦 I am new to your channel and I am enjoying your travel very much even tho I not longer can travel myself...i have happily subscribed. Also, your tip for layering clothes is useful for our winter climate as well. I am looking forward to your up coming Canadian trip.

@SuitcaseMonkey Год назад

Thank you and welcome! Still busy editing Canada video but it should be great! Please enjoy our back catalogue until then!

@Joot20 Месяц назад

This was actually very good review from foreigner

@jennabarnes9713 Год назад

Feeling like a Teletubby going through a midlife crisis 🤣 Great informative video! I'm booked for my bucket list Feb 2024 with my kids (18yrs plus) & I literally have butterflies about it already. Booked a log cabin in Kittila where we will do the husky ride & then a house in Rovaniemi to visit Santa & a snow park. Hired a car but used to UK snow driving so hope to be ok after mastering the other side of the road driving 😅. You both look like you have a blast together ❤

@finnishculturalchannel Год назад

Great informative video. I'd add that as where you can divide Finland into North and South, you can also add central Finland to it and divide Finland into East and West Finland taking account the Eastern and Western influence on the regions. E.g. traveling in Southern Finland, there's a notable difference between traveling in Southwest or Southeast Finland. Then there's specific regions like the Finnish Lakeland, where the biggest lakes are and also each court have their own characteristics, mentality and history for those who want to dive into them-thinking especially the caravanners. There probably aren't that many municipalities, which doesn't have some kind of sights, accommodations and events to attract domestic and foreign tourism. Thinking E.g. the Wife Carrying World Championship held annually in Central Finland in Sonkajärvi, which has a population of 3700 people. And if you ask those born in Helsinki, they might tell that there's Helsinki and the rest of the Finland is countryside.

@sam-78558 9 месяцев назад

Are you from Finland??

@prasunchoudhury8711 Год назад

I visited Lapland once during March and am planning another trip during Sep-early Oct (Fall colors + northern lights, if I am lucky). I had a rental car at Ivalo airport (returned it at Rovaniemi) and drove north to Utsjoki. I spend close to 2 weeks in Lapland with 5-6 days in Utsjoki and rest of my town in Lemmenjoki, Inari/Ivalo, Rovaniemi and Levi. The roads were well maintained though driving was tough on the day I returned my car at Rovaniemi.

@SuitcaseMonkey Год назад

Yeah I reckon it could be tough with some weather conditions. Thanks for sharing

@villeharju2207 7 месяцев назад

You had a great itinerary my friend, much better than the standard tourist stuff. Lemmenjoki is a magical place, I'm glad you got to experience it. Utsjoki region has incredible nature as well. I hope you got to take that fall trip!

@Iksu_kalastaa 11 месяцев назад

Good video. 👍 As a finnish person i do recommend to explore also other places in finland. There are lot of options tourist to hike and adventure and it does not smash your wallet. 👍 I prefer Porvoo old town to the tourists to visit ill think its much enjoyable that helsinki ratthole.😅 Savonlinna its also great summertown to visit and Olavincastle of course is something to explore. 👍

@SuitcaseMonkey 11 месяцев назад

Hey thanks for the great info!

@duttysupra 9 месяцев назад

Tallin is a lovely place!

@sachidanandal.prabhu4694 3 месяца назад

Great video. Thanks for sharing. 11:00 - 13:40, that's what I was looking for. Suggestions: last 2 mins clip, if you break and repost it as new video, you will get more view/followers..

@carolinaa.4407 Год назад

You might want to consider modeling 😂😂😂 On a serious note, the clothes section was very interesting to me, I’m from a warm country and didn’t know what to layer and how so thank you 🙌🏻

@costasworldofmusicmemories5792 Год назад

Harriet and I have been to Finland several times. Enjoyed our time in Helskini , In the Lapland and Tampere. We visited in September , took a Harbor Tour of some island towns. Also, we took a ferry to Tallin, Estonia. Based on your experience, it would be interesting to visit Lapland in December. Thank you for the lovely tips. All the best. Harriet and Jim

@paulmorris3613 Год назад

This is an excellent summary, Just one item, are all the beds in the cabins bunk style, for those of us who can no longer climb to top bunks. The knowledge of the prices are really useful for those considering visits, I really must try and win on the lotto to afford such pleasures LOL

@SuitcaseMonkey Год назад

In the cabin there was a bunk bed and a normal king

@agngsntsa3515 Год назад

Greetings from Indonesia, I hope to be able to visit Indonesia later

@taracatherineriley Год назад

Hi- Awesome video. Planning a Lapland trip for next year. Txs for the tips. I had plans for Finland but changed to Norway. I didn’t miss any Norway videos for you did I? Take care ~

@SuitcaseMonkey Год назад

Hey. No Norway is on the list for us too!

@trendingwwwandw Год назад

💕💖 💖 wonderful + magical ! L938

@MikuNakanoMUSIC 11 месяцев назад

Im shifting there forever next year

@teguhraharjo4551 7 месяцев назад

I really want to visit in here

@petriL21 Год назад

hahah i tought it was me at grey bus :D setting my driving wheel :D

@Julia-ui5lw 4 месяца назад

I really like driving in Finland! The only thing that pisses me off that finns switching on their high beams when passing just in front of your nose. I understand they try to reduce the amount of time without proper lights, but it scares me off :D in other countries you turn high beams on only when you passed the car, not before.

@smallfaucet 5 месяцев назад

LMAO at the guy trying to do lunges in the beginning of this video LOL!!

@guillermoagustin6585 4 месяца назад

hi jacob & jenny! Really love watching your vlogs, very helpful to 1st time travellers like me 😊, specially the do's & do'nts, tourist traps 😉. By the way, based on your tour experiences, which country can you recommend or you prefer to visit in a day or two from tromso norway? conidering the travel time, foods, scenic spots.. hope you can reply soon, please? quite urgent... thanks in advance

@SuitcaseMonkey 4 месяца назад

Hi there thanks for the message. Firstly who are Jacob and Jenny? Second, I haven’t ever visited a country for a day or two from Norway, we haven’t even been to Norway, so I have no idea unfortunately

@guillermoagustin6585 4 месяца назад

ooopppsss.... i am very sorry, wrong sent... but frankly, i am also watching your vlogs & find them useful as well, specially, (as i mentioned) to 1st time travellers like me... thank you for replying, despite the confusion.

@justinf9934 Год назад

Excellent video, thank you, especially for the list of links. Do you know if busses run in the summer from Rovaniemi airport to Santa Claus village? Depending who I talk to, I can't quite tell if that area is crowded or quiet in the summer. Thanks again. Cheers

@SuitcaseMonkey Год назад

Hey no worries. I don’t, unfortunately

@miyayume_eclectic_dream Год назад

Thank you!!! I love Tipps for -11°C. It looks really cold. Would a winter puffer coat but LONG one be good or better not?

@SuitcaseMonkey Год назад

Yeah it would!

@kmeanxneth 6 месяцев назад

that is wrong in the video south can get to -20°C in winter and ofc north more (like right now in Turku is -15°C and Turku is in south)

@jennifer1329 6 месяцев назад

The last time I visited Helsinki in winter, it was -40 Celsius for the whole two weeks... Doesn't happen every decade, but you never know.

@whispie. Год назад

3:23 deer??? Those are santa's reindeer! Great video though, greetings from Helsinki!

@nanibabualthi3677 Год назад

Same like the decathlon items available hear.

@randyv8232 Год назад

Loved the ice breaker part with swimming. How much for that experience?

@SuitcaseMonkey Год назад

It’s linked in the description but I remember it being a lot. Like €300/400

@randyv8232 Год назад

@@SuitcaseMonkey Looked luke it was worth it. 😊

@aashishah9639 10 месяцев назад

Could anyone help me if November is a good time to visit, including catching the northern lights?

@kevlarnegative 11 месяцев назад

I lived in Finland for 3 years and there are few things you should know. Public transport outside of the big cities is very poor compare do UK for example, I have to drive at least 30 minutes to catch a train to Helsinki. Dont ever expect to see northern lights. 99% of winter Finland is covered by clouds. Its a low chance, I havent seen it yet. Come visit in summer too. Its fantastic, hot and the longest days. Finns are very frindly and everbody speaks english, or will attempt to communicate somhow.

@ShortsVlogsOfEntertainmet 11 месяцев назад

Greetings from Pakistan❤

Год назад

PRO tip: if you're coming to Finland in winter - come in middle of March, and if you're coming in summer - come in July

@pablinmenendez 5 месяцев назад

Hello! Is it a bad idea to rent a car for driving around in winter if i never driven in snow? I’m used to really low visibility due to fog, muddy roads and treacherous narrow streets. Bc living in Costa Rica, but I don’t know if this is enough!

@SuitcaseMonkey 5 месяцев назад

Personally I wouldn’t do it

@georgianarotaru8119 7 месяцев назад

There will be snow in February? 😊

@ville-valtteri6372 Год назад

As a born and raised Finnish person I'm open for any questions about Finland

@lenydg Год назад

👍

@elizabethnilsson1815 Год назад

The deer's are EXTREMLY DANGEROUS .... they a HUGE very fast very heavy and they come out completely unexpected... they are more dangerous than the other things You mentioned here

@ShSH-bb8ny 5 месяцев назад

how much money should I have? So I can go to Finland¿

@nguyenhuyclblinedancebuilu7725 Год назад

Phong cảnh đẹp quá bạn ơi mình thích luôn ủng hộ bạn và mời bạn ghé thăm mình nhé ❤️❤️👍👍👍🛎

@oxxal7357 Год назад

9:03 had a rough night? :D

@sam-78558 9 месяцев назад

Anyone from Finland?? Please come here

@jennifer1329 6 месяцев назад

The narrator said, "if you're willing to drive in snow." What he should have said is "if you're an experienced driver in the snow."

@SuitcaseMonkey 6 месяцев назад

True

@Ichigoeki 11 месяцев назад

I just passively listened through the clothing section, trying to remember what I wore during winters when I lived in Lapland... Pretty much the same underwear for legs Normal t-shirt Jeans Hoodie Beanie Gloves And a thin scarf in the pocket for when the wind kicks in (Buff is the "brand" name) This was enough until like -10C. -15C would make me put on a light jacket on top, -20C required just a t-shirt with a downhill skiing jacket, -25 and below was this thicker jacket with the hoodie. =D

@muradchowdhary5270 9 месяцев назад

why all thinks is expensive in finland?

@FullFinnoy Год назад

Always sure, you only purchase non-Mulesing treated merinowool products. Otherwise you are causing a lot suffering and you don't want that. If you do not know what I am talking about, educate your self and find out.