🇫🇮 Travel facts Finland
✓ Last checked:The most important practical answers for your trip to Finland — entry, tipping, plug, customs and more. Compactly verified, with source references.
| Capital | Helsinki |
|---|---|
| Language | Finnish, Swedish |
| Currency | Euro (€) |
| Timezone | UTC+2 |
| Flight time from Germany | approx. 2.5 hours |
| Emergency number | 112 |
| Plug | Type C/F · 230 V / 50 Hz |
| EU / Schengen | EU · Schengen |
Do I need a visa for Finland?
A national ID card is sufficient — Finland is a member of the EU and Schengen.
No visa, no stay limits for tourists. Binding information: German Federal Foreign Office.
How much should I tip in Finland?
Not expected — rounding up is sufficient.
Taxi: Not expected.
Which plug adapter do I need in Finland?
No adapter needed — Type C / F (230 V / 50 Hz), German plugs fit.
Can you drink tap water in Finland?
Yes, tap water is drinkable.
It is among the cleanest in the world — drinkable everywhere.
What can I bring back from Finland to Germany?
EU internal market: no customs borders. For personal use, guideline amounts apply (e.g. 800 cigarettes, 10 l spirits).
Does my mobile phone work in Finland?
EU roaming: The German mobile tariff applies without extra charge (‘Roam like at Home’).
Card or cash — how do you pay in Finland?
Euro; card payment is standard, cash is rarely needed.
What should I know about health in Finland?
European Health Insurance Card (EHIC) is valid; supplementary travel health insurance is advisable.
Sources & Note
Information from the perspective of German citizens, as of August 2026, without guarantee. Entry and security information may change at short notice — binding is the German Federal Foreign Office (Finland travel information) . Health information does not replace medical travel advice.
