Clothing

If you are planning a winter visit in Finland, it's good idea to be prepared for some chilly weather.

Finnish buildings are so well heated you'll want to shed some of those layers when you get inside, no matter how cold it is outside.

Warm, waterproof boots are an advantage in the slushy southern autumns, while fur or other thick linings are a good idea whenever the temperatures fall below minus ten Celsius. Thick, padded jackets are likewise fairly indispensable wherever you happen to be in the winter, and truly essential in Lapland winters.

If you are planning to try some winter sports, you will be able to purchase the right specialist clothing and footwear when you arrive in Finland.

Staying dry is a priority in the sometimes stormy autumns, when Goretex and other waterproof materials come into their own.

In summer, casual wear is pretty much the same as in other parts of northern and central Europe - light trousers, shorts, T-shirts - but evenings can be cool, so it's a good idea to have a sweater and/or jacket at hand.