Saint-Étienne

📣 Conseils aux voyageurs

Finland offers vast untouched nature, featuring 188,000 lakes, numerous islands, and Arctic regions where travelers can witness the Northern Lights and the Midnight Sun. The region also includes a Santaland in Rovaniemi.

• Most holidays are spent privately with family rather than at large public carnivals.
• Vappu (April 30–May 1) is a notable exception where thousands gather in the streets.
• New Year's Day features traditional events like the President's speech and concerts.
• Epiphany (January 6) sees many shops open due to overlapping calendar dates.
• Public transport etiquette involves not sitting next to strangers if other seats are available.
• Avoid walking on ski trails in the forest during winter.
• Finns value honesty, punctuality, and personal space; they are often reserved and prefer direct communication over small talk. It is customary to remove shoes indoors, keep voices low in public, and maintain a respectful distance from others. While dress codes are generally casual, professional settings require appropriate attire.