Cities in Finland
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Finland has around 320 municipalities, but its urban centers are surprisingly compact. Helsinki, the capital, has about 660,000 residents. Tampere and Turku follow as the next largest. Most Finnish cities sit near water, either on the coast or beside one of the country's 188,000 lakes.
Finnish cities are clean, safe, and well-connected by train and bus. Even smaller towns like Porvoo or Mikkeli have solid public transport and English-speaking locals. Below you will find our detailed guides for 14 Finnish cities, covering sights, restaurants, accommodation, and practical travel tips.
All City Guides
- Espoo
- Helsinki
- Hämeenlinna
- Porvoo
- Rovaniemi
- Tampere
- Turku
- Lahti
- Seinäjoki
- Vantaa
- Vaasa
- Jyväskylä
- Järvenpää
- Mikkeli
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the biggest city in Finland?
Helsinki is the largest city with about 660,000 residents. The Greater Helsinki area (including Espoo and Vantaa) has roughly 1.5 million people, which is over a quarter of Finland's total population of 5.5 million.
Which Finnish city should I visit first?
Helsinki is the most common starting point since most international flights land there. From Helsinki, Tampere is 1.5 hours north by train and Turku 2 hours west. Rovaniemi in Lapland is reachable by overnight train or a 1.5-hour flight.
Are Finnish cities safe for tourists?
Finland consistently ranks among the safest countries in the world. Petty crime rates are very low, even in larger cities. Walking alone at night is generally safe in all Finnish cities listed here.
Sergej Gerber
I am an absolute Scandinavia fan and have been traveling to the beautiful Scandinavian countries for over 12 years. Here I share my experiences and tips about the Scandinavian countries and the Baltic Sea region.