{"id":63665,"date":"2023-08-07T14:31:12","date_gmt":"2023-08-07T04:31:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/?p=63665"},"modified":"2025-02-25T02:47:05","modified_gmt":"2025-02-24T15:47:05","slug":"sweden-or-finland","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/sweden-or-finland\/","title":{"rendered":"Sweden or Finland? Which country should you travel to first?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><strong>Your annual leave is precious. Spend it wisely\u2026<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>They might border each other, but choosing between <a href=\"\/sweden\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Sweden<\/a> and <a href=\"\/finland\">Finland<\/a> for your next holiday can be difficult. One that\u2019s best decided after doing some research (reading this blog).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Sweden has its beauty (massive understatement), its Viking history and a coffee culture that could rival Melbourne\u2019s. In contrast, Finland has cities steeped in Nordic culture, Scandinavian style and a snow and sauna culture we can definitely get around. But how do you separate them?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>So you don\u2019t have to play a game of eenie meenie miny mo, I\u2019m comparing both countries when it comes to their cities, landscapes and cuisines in the hopes that the right answer just presents itself. Fingers crossed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"ipf-title\">Top trips<\/h2><div class=\"product_wrapper ipf-has-title\"><div class=\"product\" style=\"width:33.333333333333%;\" data-code=\"AMSSC\"><div class=\"product-inner\"><div class=\"product-img\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/ipf\/AMSSC.jpg\" width=\"100%\" height=\"auto\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/trips\/amssc\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"product-name\">Copenhagen to Northern Norway<\/a><\/div><div class=\"product-footer\"><div class=\"product-footer-left\"><span class=\"product-days\">15 days<\/span><\/div><div class=\"product-footer-right\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/trips\/amssc\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"product-btn\">View trip<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"product\" style=\"width:33.333333333333%;\" data-code=\"BMFF\"><div class=\"product-inner\"><div class=\"product-img\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/ipf\/BMFF.jpg\" width=\"100%\" height=\"auto\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/trips\/bmff\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"product-name\">Finnish Lapland Winter Family Holiday<\/a><\/div><div class=\"product-footer\"><div class=\"product-footer-left\"><span class=\"product-days\">5 days<\/span><\/div><div class=\"product-footer-right\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/trips\/bmff\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"product-btn\">View trip<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"product\" style=\"width:33.333333333333%;\" data-code=\"BNKS\"><div class=\"product-inner\"><div class=\"product-img\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/ipf\/BNKS.jpg\" width=\"100%\" height=\"auto\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/trips\/bnks\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"product-name\">Classic Scandinavia<\/a><\/div><div class=\"product-footer\"><div class=\"product-footer-left\"><span class=\"product-days\">8 days<\/span><\/div><div class=\"product-footer-right\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/trips\/bnks\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"product-btn\">View trip<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Cities<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" src=\"https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Peregrine-Adventures-sweden_stockholm_old-town-buildings.jpg\" alt=\"The cityscape of Stockholm at sunset. \" class=\"wp-image-63671\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Peregrine-Adventures-sweden_stockholm_old-town-buildings.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Peregrine-Adventures-sweden_stockholm_old-town-buildings-425x239.jpg 425w, https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Peregrine-Adventures-sweden_stockholm_old-town-buildings-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Peregrine-Adventures-sweden_stockholm_old-town-buildings-585x329.jpg 585w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>You can get lost in plenty of cities in Sweden, and each one promises more beauty than the last. Stockholm has architectural cathedrals, trendy cafes and lively nightclubs \u2013 all set on winding cobblestoned streets surrounded by water. There\u2019s Gothenburg with its crisscrossing canals, vibrant arts scene and bustling waterfront. And we can\u2019t forget Malmo with its multicultural markets, old but impressive castles and pulsating promenades perfect for afternoon strolling.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The point is, you\u2019ll always find a cute hang out spot or fascinating museum to wander around, regardless of which Swedish city you find yourself in. So in this category, this innovative country will be hard to beat.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><strong><a href=\"\/sweden\/complete-scandinavia-160464\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">EXPLORE SWEDEN ON OUR COMPLETE SCANDINAVIA TOUR<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" src=\"https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Intrepid-Travel-Finland_Helsinki_Uspenski-Cathedral.jpg\" alt=\"A pretty cathedral in Helsinki against a cloudy sky. \" class=\"wp-image-63673\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Intrepid-Travel-Finland_Helsinki_Uspenski-Cathedral.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Intrepid-Travel-Finland_Helsinki_Uspenski-Cathedral-425x239.jpg 425w, https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Intrepid-Travel-Finland_Helsinki_Uspenski-Cathedral-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Intrepid-Travel-Finland_Helsinki_Uspenski-Cathedral-585x329.jpg 585w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2026but watch me try. Finland definitely doesn\u2019t skimp out on the beautiful cities either. And its cool and popular capital city, Helsinki, is no exception. Despite being around 450 years old, this culturally conscious city has a modern feel and attracts millions of travellers yearly thanks to its historical sites and magnificent museums.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Wander the magnificent Suomenlinna Sea Fortress, walk around Senate Square, peruse the stalls of the of the harbour-side market or simply sit down at a caf\u00e9 and tuck into a plate of herring (but more on that later).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>However, Helsinki is just the tip of the iceberg. Savonlinna is also worth a visit with its open-air theatres hosting ballet and opera performances, underground cave systems and the stunning Olavinlinna Castle, a 550-year-old fortress that tells the tale of Finland\u2019s dramatic history. If that doesn\u2019t tickle your travel-loving fancy, there\u2019s always the medieval settlement of Porvoo, the museum-filled Tampere and Rovaniemi (the home of Santa Claus) to explore.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><strong><a href=\"\/lithuania\/baltic-experience-160474\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">VISIT HELSINKI ON OUR BALTIC EXPERIENCE ADVENTURE<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Landscapes<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" src=\"https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Intrepid-Travel-sweden-gothenburg_lighthouse_ss_545756272_800x450.jpg\" alt=\"Lighthouse and red buildings on small rocky island in the archipelago on the North Sea at Gothenburg, Sweden in Scandinavia\" class=\"wp-image-63755\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Intrepid-Travel-sweden-gothenburg_lighthouse_ss_545756272_800x450.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Intrepid-Travel-sweden-gothenburg_lighthouse_ss_545756272_800x450-425x239.jpg 425w, https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Intrepid-Travel-sweden-gothenburg_lighthouse_ss_545756272_800x450-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Intrepid-Travel-sweden-gothenburg_lighthouse_ss_545756272_800x450-585x329.jpg 585w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>When you think of the landscapes in Sweden (or any Nordic country), I know all you really care about is where to go to better catch a glimpse of the elusive Northern Lights. And while I don\u2019t blame you, Sweden\u2019s landscapes deserve some appreciation in their own right because they\u2019re truly spectacular.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You could go anywhere in this country and end up with a camera roll full of insta worthy photos. From the Stockholm archipelago with its 30,000 islands and islets and the Koster Islands with their breathtaking views to the picture-perfect region of Osterlen with its sandy beaches and clear waters, not one single part of this country is ugly. And that\u2019s a promise.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><strong><a href=\"\/sweden\/scandinavia-baltic-circuit-160472\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">VISIT THE LANDSCAPES IN SWEDEN ON OUR SCANDINAVIA &amp; BALTIC CIRCUIT<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" src=\"https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Intrepid-Travel-Finland_Yllas_Group_on_Kuertunturi-Hike-5.jpg\" alt=\"A group of travellers walking in the snow on the Keurtunturi hike in Finland. \" class=\"wp-image-63680\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Intrepid-Travel-Finland_Yllas_Group_on_Kuertunturi-Hike-5.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Intrepid-Travel-Finland_Yllas_Group_on_Kuertunturi-Hike-5-425x239.jpg 425w, https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Intrepid-Travel-Finland_Yllas_Group_on_Kuertunturi-Hike-5-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Intrepid-Travel-Finland_Yllas_Group_on_Kuertunturi-Hike-5-585x329.jpg 585w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Whether you\u2019re keen to climb snow-capped climb mountain ranges in Pyha-Luosto National Park, explore Finland\u2019s own archipelago, including Uto Island with its rocky shoreline and Baltic Sea views or chase waterfalls (both frozen and free-flowing) in Oulanka National Park, there\u2019s no denying that Finland is made up of some seriously mesmerising natural beauty. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To be honest, I find it hard to stop talking about. There\u2019s Riisitunturi National Park with its haunting snow-covered trees (look them up the second you\u2019ve finished reading this blog), Kilpsjarvi &#8211; the point where Finland, Sweden and Norway meet \u2013 and Koli National Park, perhaps the most famous landscape in all of Finland for its eponymous peak.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><strong><a href=\"\/finland\/finnish-lapland-winter-160606\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">MARVEL AT SNOW-COVERED LANDSCAPES ON OUR FINNISH LAPLAND IN WINTER TOUR<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Cuisine<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" src=\"https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/sweden-stockholm-food-meatballs-1182087687-getty-pa_800x450.jpg\" alt=\"A plate of swedish meatballs with pickled cucumber and cranberry jam. \" class=\"wp-image-63757\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/sweden-stockholm-food-meatballs-1182087687-getty-pa_800x450.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/sweden-stockholm-food-meatballs-1182087687-getty-pa_800x450-425x239.jpg 425w, https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/sweden-stockholm-food-meatballs-1182087687-getty-pa_800x450-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/sweden-stockholm-food-meatballs-1182087687-getty-pa_800x450-585x329.jpg 585w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">The famous classic Swedish meatballs with red berries, slices of cucumber and brown gravy sauce served in a white plate on dark table top, Stockholm, landmark of Sweden.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019ve never found yourself in the middle of an IKEA food court, then you might not be familiar with Swedish cuisine (hint: they\u2019re big on meatballs), but it\u2019s pretty much impossible to leave Sweden without loving its food. And why wouldn\u2019t you?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Centred around local produce, Swedish dishes are charaterised by their freshness and flavour with many recipes including fish and meat from the country\u2019s mountainous regions. While Swedish cuisine has been influenced over the centuries by neighbouring European countries, it still has a strong distinction and is enjoyed by both locals and visitors alike.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019re feeling adventurous, settle down with a plate of surstromming (fermented herring), spread some reindeer pate on a piece of crusty bread, slurp up a hearty bowl of Swedish fish soup or dine on some beef and pork meatballs served with mashed potato. Better yet, have a bit of everything. The word \u2018smorgasbord\u2019 does come from Sweden after all. &nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><strong><a href=\"\/denmark\/taste-scandinavia-159943\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">SAMPLE THIS COUNTRY&#8217;S DELECTABLE CUISINE ON OUR TASTE OF SCANDINAVIA ADVENTURE<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" src=\"https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Intrepid-Travel-Finland_Yllas_Traditional-creamy-soup-in-cabin-with-fire-4.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-63684\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Intrepid-Travel-Finland_Yllas_Traditional-creamy-soup-in-cabin-with-fire-4.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Intrepid-Travel-Finland_Yllas_Traditional-creamy-soup-in-cabin-with-fire-4-425x239.jpg 425w, https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Intrepid-Travel-Finland_Yllas_Traditional-creamy-soup-in-cabin-with-fire-4-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Intrepid-Travel-Finland_Yllas_Traditional-creamy-soup-in-cabin-with-fire-4-585x329.jpg 585w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>It might be hard to tell the difference between a Swedish meatball and a Finnish meatball at first bite but there are some dishes in Finland that you just can\u2019t get anywhere else. This includes traditional Finnish flatbread served with cured salmon and dill, kalakukko (a rye bread filled with fish and bacon and then baked), and maksalaatiko; a liver casserole made with rice, onions, eggs, bacon and raisins.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It\u2019s true that Finnish cuisine can often be bread and meat-heavy, but the country\u2019s most popular dishes also include fresh berries and vegetables thanks to Finland\u2019s vast farmland regions. You\u2019ll also notice plenty of fish dishes on the menu as Finland borders both the Baltic Sea and the Gulf of Bothnia. Some must-try fish recipes include salmon soup and fried herring.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><strong><a href=\"\/norway\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">TASTE THE FLAVOURS OF FINLAND ON OUR OSLO TO VILNIUS CIRCUIT<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>The verdict<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>When I set out to write this blog, I knew it would be hard to pick a winner. Sweden and Finland are similar in so many ways, yet each country has something different to offer every traveller who explores its cities, marvels at its landscapes and dines on its food.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I know I promised your decision would be easier after reading this, but I simply can\u2019t choose which country you should travel to next. In case you can\u2019t choose either, why not visit them both? 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