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Each of Finland’s four regions offers investment opportunities as unique as its experiences. In the past decade, tourism has flourished. And, as travelers increasingly seek out nature, engaging and immersive experiences, and authenticity, the future of tourism in Finland is only getting brighter.
3,000,000+ International overnight stays in 2019
Capital region
This is the economic and financial heart of Finland, stretching across the seaside capital, its metropolitan and the surrounding area. A pioneering model of sustainable development, the Helsinki region offers both city sights and a bounty of nature trails, with a booming market for new hotels.
Capital region
This is the economic and financial heart of Finland, stretching across the seaside capital, its metropolitan and the surrounding area. A pioneering model of sustainable development, the Helsinki region offers both city sights and a bounty of nature trails, with a booming market for new hotels.
3,000,000+ International overnight stays in 2019
4th largest lake in Finland
Lakeland Region
Nicknamed “the land of thousands of lakes”, Finland is home to over 188,000 lakes, islands, rivers, and canals. Finns have long escaped to the water to recharge and reconnect with nature, but the opportunities for international tourism are rising too, particularly in the health and wellbeing sector.
4th largest lake in Finland
Lakeland Region
Nicknamed “the land of thousands of lakes”, Finland is home to over 188,000 lakes, islands, rivers, and canals. Finns have long escaped to the water to recharge and reconnect with nature, but the opportunities for international tourism are rising too, particularly in the health and wellbeing sector.
9% yearly increase in hotel stays in Turku
Source: Hotel Investment Guide
Archipelago and Coast
There are over 50,000 beautiful islands dotted across Finland, making it one of the world’s largest archipelagos. Between its lively coastal towns, rich marine heritage, sprawling national parks, and a laid-back islander lifestyle, Finland’s coast really has it all.
Archipelago and Coast
There are over 50,000 beautiful islands dotted across Finland, making it one of the world’s largest archipelagos. Between its lively coastal towns, rich marine heritage, sprawling national parks, and a laid-back islander lifestyle, Finland’s coast really has it all.
9% yearly increase in hotel stays in Turku
Source: Hotel Investment Guide
3.6+ million annual overnights visitors
Lapland
Finland’s northernmost is a year-round outdoor destination full of magic and contrast. Boasting dramatic Arctic landscapes as far as the eye can see, this is Europe’s last great wilderness. Tourism is growing steadily, with huge growth potential in high-quality accommodation and services.
3.6+ million annual overnights visitors
Lapland
Finland’s northernmost is a year-round outdoor destination full of magic and contrast. Boasting dramatic Arctic landscapes as far as the eye can see, this is Europe’s last great wilderness. Tourism is growing steadily, with huge growth potential in high-quality accommodation and services.
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247 new foreign-owned companies to Finland in 2023
A total of 247 new foreign owned companies were established in Finland in 2023, according to Invest in Finland's national monitoring. The total number was less than in previous years – the willingness of companies to expand abroad globally was affected by economic uncertainty and high interest rates.
Startup in Finland webinar series in March 2024
What does the startup ecosystem of Finland have to offer for innovative startup founders – join our Startup in Finland webinar series to find out!
3 reasons why Finland is an attractive destination for green business
A substantial majority, close to 90 %, of Finnish people say nature is important to them. Therefore, it should not come as a surprise that Finland is a committed forerunner in the green transition, with a strong backing from its government, infrastructure, and industry.
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Tech Mahindra taps into Finnish innovation – builds a Makers Lab in Espoo
Global tech giant Tech Mahindra has operated in Finland for over a decade. Now, the Indian company has opened an innovation center in Espoo to be close to Nordic innovators in quantum computing, foundational AI, the metaverse, IoT and more.
ÖÖD Hotels is expanding its operations to Finland
Estonian ÖÖD Hotels, known for its unique glass cabins, is investing in Finland. The first ÖÖD cabins will be completed soon in Pyhtää. The company plans to expand its operations next to Mikkeli, and discussions are underway with places like Naantali and Kuusamo.
AMADA steers their big European push from Finland
AMADA is a Japanese comprehensive manufacturer of metalworking machinery and a long-term friend of Finland. To cap off a business and capital alliance of more than ten years, AMADA fully acquired a Finnish automation solution manufacturer for metalworking machinery company and renamed the company in 2020.