1. When going to Finland in winter, ensure you take warm sweaters and warm pants, waterproof outerwear, comfortable foot-wears, a hat, scarf and gloves.
2. In the country it is possible to issue tourist cards which guarantees you discounts when you visit museums, stores, restaurants, when renting automobiles and making trips by public transport.
3. It is prohibited to litter the streets. Locals have an extremely negative attitude towards those who do not properly dispose garbage. Violators of this law, as well as those who smoke or drink alcohol in public places will be fined.
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5. Finns are accustomed to going to bed early; at about ten o’clock in the evening. Therefore, it is not worth disrupting this habitual routine by arranging renovations or noisy entertainment at a later time.
6. Locals do not take to expressing emotions openly. Thus, during conversations it is recommended to avoid high tones, violent gesticulation and physical contact with the converser.
8. The safest and most profitable means of traveling within the cities of the country is a bicycle. There are bicycle rental points everywhere.
9. When traveling in Finland by car, you should keep your headlights on at any time of the day. The use of winter tires during the winter season is mandatory. It is strictly forbidden to talk on the phone while driving. Violation of this law is punishable by a fine.
10. You cannot install antiradar in cars. Violation of the rule can attract a police search and a fine.
11. It is not customary in the country to stop a taxi along the road. They are either booked on the phone or at special car parks.
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13. In Finland, it is mandatory to wear reflective elements on clothing that are clearly visible to drivers during the dark hours of the day. Reflectors are also required for livestock.
14. Reserves and national parks are best explored on foot via specially equipped pedestrian routes.
15. In the country it is forbidden to place temporary camps near human settlements, damage the surrounding nature, or disturb representatives of the local fauna. Kindling of bonfires are allowed only in specially designated places.
16. Fishing with a fishing rod without a reel and ice fishing does not require licensing. For fishing on spinning or to seine, a state license is required. This license can be purchased at the network of R-Kioski or at banks. The license is issued for a week or for a year and is valid only on the territory of the region where it was obtained.
17. Resting in the Finnish forests, it is a good idea to use repellents against ticks. Before your trip it is necessary to get a vaccination against tick-borne encephalitis. 
