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Finland travel advice

Most visits to Finland are trouble-free but you should be aware of the global risk of indiscriminate international terrorist attacks, which could be against civilian targets, including places frequented by foreigners.

Finland can be affected by severe cold weather in the winter months, particularly in the North. You should be prepared for harsh conditions and if driving in the winter months cars should be winterised.

This advice is based on information provided by the Foreign and Commonwealth Office in the UK. It is correct at time of publishing. As the situation can change rapidly, visitors are advised to contact the following organisations for the latest travel advice:

British Foreign and Commonwealth Office
Tel: 0845 850 2829.
Website: www.fco.gov.uk

US Department of State
Website: http://travel.state.gov/travel

Embassies and tourist offices

Embassy of Finland in the UK

38 Chesham Place, London SW1X 8HW, UK
Tel: (020) 7838 6200.
www.finemb.org.uk
Opening hours: Mon-Fri 0900-1200.

Finnish Tourist Board in the UK

PO Box 33213, London W6 8JX, UK
Tel: (020) 7365 2512.
www.visitfinland.com/uk

Embassy of Finland in the USA

3301 Massachusetts Avenue, NW, Washington, DC 20008, USA
Tel: (202) 298 5800.
www.finland.org

Finnish Tourist Board (Matkailan Edistämiskeskus)

Eteläesplanadi 4, 00100, Helsinki
Tel: (9) 4176 9300.
www.mek.fi

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