Finnland

Top 5 Orte

1. Suomenlinna · Helsinki

   UNESCO-listed sea fortress on islands, reached by a short HSL ferry ride.

2. Helsinki Cathedral and Senate Square · Helsinki

   The city's landmark white cathedral above a neoclassical square.

3. Rovaniemi and Lapland · Rovaniemi

   Arctic Circle base for northern lights, husky safaris and the Santa Claus Village.

4. Old Rauma and Turku Castle · Rauma / Turku

   Wooden UNESCO old town and a medieval castle on the southwest coast.

5. Lake Saimaa · Savonlinna

   Finland's largest lake district with Olavinlinna castle and rare Saimaa ringed seals.

Unterwegs vor Ort

• Öffentlicher Nahverkehr

  HSL app

  Tickets and day passes for Helsinki-area trams, metro, buses, commuter trains and the Suomenlinna ferry. The airport is in zone C, so buy an ABC ticket to reach the city.

• Züge

  VR trains

  National rail operator; buy in the VR app. Night trains run from Helsinki to Rovaniemi and Lapland. The I/P commuter train links Helsinki Airport and the city.

• Busse

  Matkahuolto / OnniBus

  Long-distance buses; OnniBus is the low-cost option between main cities.

• Fahrdienst-App

  Bolt / Uber

  Both operate in Helsinki and other larger cities with upfront prices. Yango and local taxi apps such as Taksi Helsinki and Valopilkku are also used.

• Taxi

  Licensed taxis

  Taxi pricing was deregulated in 2018, so fares vary by company. Use cars with a yellow taxi roof sign, check the price or ask for an estimate first, and prefer apps or official ranks.

• Bikesharing

  Helsinki City Bikes

  Seasonal bike share (spring to autumn) in Helsinki and Espoo, bought as day, week or season passes.

• E-Scooter

  Voi / Lime / Bolt / Dott

  E-scooters in Helsinki and other cities; some cities restrict night-time use (varies).

Geld und Bargeld

Währung: EUR · Euro

Cards and phone payments are accepted almost everywhere, including taxis and market stalls. Cash still works in most places but is used less and less. Carry a little cash for remote areas and small market vendors. Choose to pay in EUR if a terminal offers your home currency.

Wechselkurs nach EUR prüfen

Trinkgeld

Tipping is not expected in Finland. Service is included in restaurant, taxi and salon prices. Some people round up or leave a small tip for very good service, but no one will be offended if you do not.

Nützliche Sätze

• Saisinko laskun? Could I have the bill?
• Voinko maksaa kortilla? Can I pay by card?
• Kiitos, pidä vaihtorahat. Thank you, keep the change.

Umgangsformen

• Finns value personal space and silence; small talk is limited and quiet on public transport is normal.
• Take your shoes off when entering a home.
• Sauna is usually naked and same-sex in public saunas, or with swimwear in mixed saunas; shower before entering and sit on a towel.
• Be punctual; lateness is seen as rude.
• Say 'kiitos' (thank you) often; direct speech is not rude in Finland.
• Respect everyman's rights in nature: you may hike and pick berries but not disturb homes, wildlife or leave rubbish.
• Bargaining is not done.

Maschen und wie du damit umgehst

• Unofficial taxis

  Wo: Central Helsinki at night, airport

  So funktioniert’s: Cars without a proper taxi sign pick up passengers and overcharge, or drivers take long routes or manipulate meters.

  So vermeidest du es: Only use taxis with a yellow roof sign or book through Bolt, Uber or a known taxi app. Ask for the price first.

• Pickpocket gangs

  Wo: Tram 9, Senate Square, Helsinki Cathedral, Temppeliaukio church, Market Square, ferries

  So funktioniert’s: Organised pickpocket groups travel to Helsinki in summer and target tourists carrying cash and passports.

  So vermeidest du es: Keep valuables zipped and in front pockets, especially on crowded trams.

• Fake plainclothes police

  Wo: Central Helsinki

  So funktioniert’s: Men in civilian clothes claim to be police, ask for your passport and wallet, then take cash or cards.

  So vermeidest du es: Real police will not take cash. Ask for ID, refuse to hand over your wallet, and call 112.

• Card skimming and PIN theft

  Wo: ATMs and shops

  So funktioniert’s: Shoulder surfing or skimming devices copy card data.

  So vermeidest du es: Cover your PIN and use ATMs inside banks or shopping centres.

• Dynamic currency conversion

  Wo: Card terminals and some ATMs

  So funktioniert’s: You are offered your home currency at a poor rate.

  So vermeidest du es: Always choose to pay in EUR.

Sicherheit

• Crime is low, but pickpockets target tourists in summer in crowded tourist spots and on tram 9.
• In Lapland and remote areas, emergency help can be far away; tell someone your route and dress for extreme cold.
• Do not walk on frozen lakes or sea ice unless locals confirm it is safe.
• Drug laws are strict and drink-driving limits are low and enforced.
• Keep an eye on drinks in nightlife areas and avoid unmarked taxis late at night.

Wie verbreitet Englisch ist

Very high, especially among younger people and in Helsinki. Signs in the south are often in Finnish, Swedish and English.

Quellen

• GOV.UK Foreign travel advice: Finland, safety and security
• Wikivoyage: Finland
• Helsinki Times: Travelling pickpocket gangs target tourists in Helsinki
• Tripadvisor Helsinki forum: fake policemen and black taxis
• Guide to Helsinki: Helsinki Airport taxi guide

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