The truth may be unpleasant, but this is the current situation of traveling in Finland.

"The snow-covered forests and tranquil lakes are intertwined, like a paradise on earth." This is how National Geographic described the winter in Finland. So what should you pay attention to when visiting Finland in winter? 1️⃣Finland is a Schengen country, remember to apply for a Schengen visa 3-6 months in advance 2️⃣ Most hotels in Finland do not provide disposable toiletries, so remember to bring your own 3️⃣ When shooting the aurora with your phone, select night mode. The exposure process takes about 30 seconds. Don’t move after pressing it. Of course, if you have a camera, you should bring it with you. 4️⃣Finland time is 6 hours behind Beijing time, remember to adjust the time difference, the daytime is only 5 hours, remember to plan your itinerary in advance 5️⃣ The best time to see the aurora in Finland is from October to April of the following year. Try to avoid December. 6️⃣ In Finland, you can go to the Aurora Glass House, explore Santa Claus Village, catch king crabs, go to the reindeer farm, experience the Kemi icebreaker, and experience the Finnish sauna. 7️⃣ Finns value personal privacy. They like to keep a certain distance, especially from strangers they meet for the first time. 8️⃣ When walking on the sidewalk in Finland, you need to press the button on the pillar next to you, and the red light will turn green faster. 9️⃣The power sockets in Finland are cylindrical with two legs, so remember to bring a power converter 🔟Finnish people attach great importance to environmental protection, strictly classify garbage, and throw away garbage according to the garbage can signs ✅Itinerary arrangements D1: Rovaniemi, the hometown of Santa Claus D2: Saariselka, experience snow cross-country D3: Kirkenes, mysterious Arctic Ocean + king crab fishing D4: Saariselka, explore Sami culture D5: Saariselka - Rovaniemi