Europe
Finland
Lakes, forests, saunas, Santa and the northern lights. Say moi, enjoy the silence, and the sauna!
- Local time
- 15:26
- Currency
- EUR
- Calling code
- +358
- Capital
- Helsinki
- Languages spoken
- Finnish, Swedish
LGBTQIA+
Rights protected
- Same-sex marriage is legal, and the law protects against discrimination.
- Attitudes can be more conservative in rural areas than in big cities.
- Holding hands or kissing in public is generally fine, as for any couple.
- Trans and non-binary travellers: the gender marker on your passport is what counts at border checks; carry supporting documents if your appearance has changed.
These rules change and depend on your situation: always check with the official sources and your embassy before you leave. GoZzzy gives general information and cannot be held responsible.
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