Finland is one of the easier countries to travel to with a dog if your paperwork is in order. That holds whether you’re coming from within the European Union or from a non‑EU country. For EU travel, the core rules …
Finland
Explore practical guides and on-the-road stories to plan your time in Finland. From the Helsinki–Tallinn ferry to quiet coastal trails in the Kvarken Archipelago, we focus on simple, rewarding experiences.
Most articles are based on real trips—often with our dog—so you’ll find honest, dog-friendly tips for ferries, short hikes and road-trip planning.
Helsinki–Tallinn by ferry with a dog
We crossed from Finland to Estonia by ferry at the end of summer 2024 during our road trip through Scandinavia and the Baltics, with our dog Ibo along for the ride. The Helsinki–Tallinn route is one of the most common …
Scandinavia and the Baltic States with a dog in 24 days: a Nordic road trip
Like many travellers, we’d long had our eye on the classic loop through Norway, Sweden and Finland with a return via the Baltic states. Summer 2024 finally felt right, so we set off on an unforgettable adventure — and of …
Bodvattnet Nature Trail
The Kvarken Archipelago on Finland’s west coast is the kind of place that makes you slow down and really savour the nature around you. Silence and water, low northern vegetation, and a landscape where birch forests give way to water …




