Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
Accommodation
Self-catering is huge in Finland; the wide network of rental cabins, apartments and cot-
tages - ranging from simple huts with bunks to luxurious bungalows with fully equipped
kitchen and electric sauna - make excellent family bases. Campgrounds are also particu-
larly good, with cabins, rowboats and bikes available for hire, and often a lake beach.
There are always things to do and other children in these places, and larger ones offer
activity programs.
Most Finnish hotels and hostels will put an extra bed in a room for little extra cost - and
kids under 12 often sleep free. Many hotel rooms have sofas that can fold out into beds or
family suites, and hostels often have connecting rooms. The
Holiday Club
and other resort hotels always have family-friendly restaurants with a menu for the kids, or
deals where children eat free if accompanied by adults.
Other Practicalities
Local tourist information booklets and websites highlight attractions with family appeal.
Car-hire firms have children's safety seats for hire, but it is essential that you book them in
advance.
Highchairs and cots (cribs) are standard in many restaurants and hotels, but numbers may
be limited.
Entrance fees and transport tickets for children tend to be around 60% of the adult charge.
Most museums in Helsinki are free for kids.
Nappies and baby food are very widely available.
Public breast-feeding is normal practice.
