Destination: FINLAND
Essential Info PreTrip Essentials   For Travelers   For Drivers   Addresses Customs/Money Communications Hours/Holidays Health Driving Language National Transportation Offices to Serve You Abroad	ESSENTIAL FOR TRAVELERS Passport Required Visa Not Required Travel, medical insurance Recommended Round-trip or onward airline ticket Not Required Local currency Recommended Traveler's checks Recommended Credit cards Recommended First-aid kit and medicines Recommended Inoculations Not Required ELECTRICITY Finland has a 220-volt power supply. Electrical sockets take plugs with two round pins; American appliances will need a plug adapter and will require a transformer if they do not have a dual-voltage facility. RESTROOMS Public restrooms are easy to find, immaculately clean and modern, and are designated by Miehille/Miehet (men) and Naisille/Naiset (women). There may be a small charge, but many are free. Attendants welcome loose change as a tip. PHOTOGRAPHY There is a contrast in seasonal light conditions: subarctic winter nights are long, while in the north the midnight sun shines throughout the summer. Bring a tripod if you hope to photograph the northern lights (aurora borealis). Check whether photography is permitted in museums. Film and batteries can be purchased at tourist-oriented stores, and rapid-developing services are widely available. TIME ZONES Helsinki 12:00 noon New York 7 hours behind Finland Chicago 8 hours behind Finland Denver 9 hours behind Finland San Francisco 10 hours behind Finland	COUNTRY Introduction Things To Know Survival Guide TimeLine Essential Info REGION CITIES Helsinki MAPS World Europe TRAVEL BOOK Book Info Order Online