2025's Must-Experience Finnish Novelties

As the world eagerly anticipates the travel treasures of 2025, Finland emerges at the forefront of innovative accommodation and cultural experiences. For those ready to embrace the pristine Nordic landscapes and Arctic comfort, Finland unfolds an array of experiences that channel both the serenity and the spirit of adventure unique to the home of the sauna, Moomins and natural wonders.

Below is a curated list of the top new experiences in Finland that should be on every traveler's bucket list for 2025.

A First-Class Train Journey  - VR Group is revolutionizing Finland’s rail travel with new long-distance trains featuring cabins that boast the luxury of hotel rooms. Traverse the Finnish countryside sustainably in unparalleled style and comfort. New trains will start departures towards the end of 2025.  

Kotona Manor  - Opening in summer 2025, the intimate luxury resort  Kotona Manor in the heart of Finnish Lakeland region extends an invitation to modern Nordic design elegance, providing guests with a serene retreat amid nature's lush tableau.  

Hotel Nivunki Village  - Debuting in November 2024,  Nivunki Village in Muonio offers a gateway to the Arctic wilderness, complemented by premium-class indulgence and traditional spirit of Lapland hospitality. Expect great local gastronomy, glass huts and unforgettable encounters with reindeer.   

Aito Igloo & Spa Resort  - Aito Resort is nested on the lakeshore amid the forest surrounding Lapland’s capital Rovaniemi.  The icy beauty of the Arctic encapsulates guests in comfort, with floating igloos and tree houses that frame the Northern Lights and a spa sanctuary that soothes the soul.  

The Floating Sauna Restaurant Kaihu - Opening in mid-December 2024 in Mikkeli, Kaihu offers two saunas, heated outdoor pool, rooftop terrace and tasty local treats surrounded by glittering waters of lake Saimaa. The building's wooden architecture and timeless design ensures a respectful and responsible approach to the pristine Lakeland nature.   

Base Eat & Heat Sauna Restaurant  - Opening in mid-December 2024 at Ruka ski resort's Saarua peak, Base Eat & Heat sauna restaurant will offer delicious dining and an authentic Finnish sauna experience while admiring the breathtaking views to the Lappish nature. In the sauna area, guests can relax on the outdoor terrace amidst the warmth of the hot tub or take a refreshing dip in the cold plunge pool. The venue will also host a restaurant where quality lunches and evening dining experiences will be offered overlook the Valtavaara Nature Reserve and the northern sky.  

WNTR Sauna & Ice Swimming  - WNTR Sauna is a much requested addition to ice swimming in Rovaniemi: from the sauna, you can dip in the icy waters of the river Kemijoki, warm up by a cosy campfire and enjoy northern flavours in the form of hot reindeer goulash soup.The experience also includes a sauna host, who tells stories about the sauna history and Finnish sauna traditions, and guides you through the secrets of sauna bathing.

Moomins' 80th Anniversary Year - The Moomins, Finland's beloved kind and peace-loving characters, mark their 80th year in 2025 with festivities running throughout the country, championing the whimsy and warmth that have captured hearts worldwide:  

Revel in the genius of Tove Jansson at the dedicated exhibition until early April  HAM Helsinki, celebrate her birthday at the world’s only Moomin museum in Tampere Hall in August and join exhibition at Helsinki Architecture & Design Museum starting in October that unveils a new perspective on Jansson's art. 

Finlandia Hall Re-Opening - Helsinki's architectural marvel, Finlandia Hall, swings open its doors once more, meticulously renovated. This iconic space will be boasting exciting exhibitions, new restaurant concepts, and original Alvar Aalto-designed accommodation spaces opening to the public for the first time.   

Frozen People Festival - In anticipation of Finland’s Oulu to begin its reign as European Capital of Culture in 2026, you should journey to Oulu already in March 2025 to experience Frozen People festival, a celebration of contemporary electronic music and Northern art. Expect performances, installations, light art and diverse sounds – all this literally on the sea ice of Bothnia Bay. Perfect alternative to Burning Man!

Restaurant Tapio - As the world's northernmost star of the Michelin scene, Restaurant Tapio in Ruka-Kuusamo offers a taste of Finnish purity and local ingredients under the shimmering glimpses of Aurora Borealis.  

The Room by Kozeen Shiwan  - A new Michelin star was born in Helsinki in 2024. This intimate restaurant offers a 14-seat immersive sensory dining experience based around the life of Chef Kozeen Shiwan.

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