Finland
PRACTICALITIESCurrencyEuro (EUR)Official languagesFinnish, SwedishTimeGMT + 2Calling code+358Area codesHelsinki: 9, Oulu: 8, Turku: 2Internet TLD.fiShoppingGenerally shops are open Monday–Friday from 9am to 6pm and on Saturdays from 9am to 2pm. Department stores are open longer.National holidays
| New Year’s Day |
January 1 |
| Epiphany |
January 6 |
| Easter |
movable feast |
| May Day |
May 1 |
| Ascension |
movable feast |
| Whit Sunday |
movable feast |
| Midsummer |
movable feast |
| All Saint’s Day |
October 31 |
| Independence Day |
December 6 |
| Christmas |
December 25 & 26 |
National dishKarjalanpaisti – a meat stewPoronkäristys – sautéed reindeerPoronpaisti – roasted reindeerKarjalanpiirakat – traditional Karelian pies with rice or potato fillingKalakukko – fish baked inside a loaf of breadMustamakkara – a type of a blood sausage, usually served with lingonberry jamElectricityFinland’s electricity runs on 220V/50Hz. Passport/VisaCitizens of the European Union, Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway and Switzerland do not need visa for entry into Finland (for stays of up to 90 days). Only a valid passport is required. Citizens of Schengen states need only an identity card.Useful numbersEmergency: 112