Finland is a rapidly growing travel destination in Northern Europe, attracting an increasing number of international visitors. The Nordic country is famous for its pristine nature and distinct regions, extending from the Helsinki capital area to the northernmost point in Lapland. The travel and tourism industry is important for the growth of the Finnish economy, contributing a share of four percent to the GDP. By 2025, the revenue generated by tourism is forecast to exceed 25 billion euros.
Most non-resident tourists came from Germany
Accommodation establishments in Finland recorded over 22.83 million overnight stays in 2023, of which over 17 million were made by domestic and almost five million by international tourists. The
number of international tourists in Finland has seen fairly steady growth since 2022, especially in the capital region and in the Finnish Lapland, which appeal to tourists from all over the world. Most
non-resident tourists came from Germany, followed by the United Kingdom, Sweden, and Estonia. All in all, German tourists had nearly 680,500 overnight stays in Finland during the year 2023, while tourists from United Kingdom spent roughly 568,100 nights that year. In the Nordic comparison, Finland still had the
lowest share of overnight stays of foreign tourists in 2023, while Denmark, Sweden, and Norway recorded significantly higher visitor numbers. In recent years, Finns have increasingly opted for domestic holidays, which illustrates emerging trends of local and climate-conscious tourism.
Air travel complements maritime passenger traffic
The Port of Helsinki, one of Europe's busiest international passenger ports, saw
a significant rebound in passenger traffic in 2023. After a dramatic decline due to COVID-19 travel restrictions in 2020 and 2021, the port welcomed nearly nine million passengers in 2023. The Helsinki-Tallinn route remained the most popular, carrying over seven million passengers, followed by the Helsinki-Stockholm route with 1.5 million travelers. While maritime travel through the Port of Helsinki recovered,
air travel in Finland also experienced growth. In 2023, Finnish airports handled approximately 18.3 million passengers, a 19 percent increase from the previous year. Helsinki Airport alone served 15.3 million travelers, underlining the importance of both air and sea connections for Finland's international accessibility.
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