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