Scandinavia & Finland (Lapland) travel guide
This travel guide covers Finland and Norway: places to visit, the best time to go, things to do, trip cost and how to reach the region from India. Our packages run from five to ten nights. Winter brings snow and the Northern Lights, and June to August brings long daylight. Finland and Norway are both high-cost destinations.
Facts checked 3 Nov 2026
In this guide
Ready-made trips
Rovaniemi 5N
Oslo 2N · Bergen 5N
Helsinki 3N · Oslo 3N · Bergen 4N
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FAQs
Short answers to what travellers ask about Scandinavia & Finland (Lapland).
Five to seven nights suits one area well. Ten nights lets you visit Helsinki, Oslo and Bergen at a steady pace. Shorter trips work best if you choose one country, and longer trips suit travellers who want Lapland as well.
Both countries are generally considered safe, with low violent crime. Watch your valuables in busy areas and transport hubs, prepare for icy roads in winter, and check weather before any outdoor activity or hike.
Finnish and Swedish are official in Finland, and Norwegian is official in Norway. English is widely spoken in cities, hotels, tourist sites and transport, so Indian travellers can usually manage in English.
Finland uses the euro (EUR), and Norway uses the Norwegian krone (NOK). Check the current rates before you travel, and compare how much you receive when you exchange money or pay by card.
Yes, both countries are high-cost. Norway is especially costly for dining, hotels and transport. Season also matters, with April to May and September to October often cheaper than summer and the aurora season.
The aurora season runs from late August to April. Peak viewing is often December to February or February to March. Sightings depend on clear skies and weather, so they cannot be promised.
Our current research does not include verified visa facts for Finland or Norway. Confirm the entry requirement for your passport with the official source for each country before you book, and check again before you travel.
Not as part of our current packages. Sweden and Denmark are not covered in our research for this guide, so ask your planner to check the options before you add them to a trip.
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