A holiday without flying
For Finns who fly often, flights can be the largest single part of their carbon footprint. From Finland it is surprisingly easy to travel by land and sea, both within the country and to the Nordic countries, the Baltics and Central Europe. This guide helps you plan a flight-free holiday that is also an experience.
You will need
- A flexible schedule
- The apps of VR, bus companies and ferry companies
- A map or route planning service
- Booked accommodation for overnight stops
Steps
Choose a suitable destination
In Finland, trains take you to the cities and to Lapland, and a night train saves a night’s accommodation. Abroad, natural options are Stockholm and Tallinn by ferry and the Baltic countries by bus.
Plan the route in sections
Book early
Leave a margin for connections
Make the journey part of the holiday
Pack light
Know your passenger rights
Use public transport at your destination
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