Finland Travel & Emergency Guide
Essential emergency numbers, speed limits, etiquette & travel tips
Open in WooGu (100% Offline)Emergency Numbers in Finland
112
General Emergency
112
Police
112
Ambulance / Medical
112
Fire Department
Key Travel Facts
Capital
Helsinki
Currency
EUR (€)
Official Language
Finnish, Swedish
Country Code
+358
Driving Rules & Speed Limits in Finland
Urban / City
50 km/h
Rural
80 km/h
Highway
120 km/h (often reduced to 100 km/h in winter)
Alcohol Limit
0.5 ‰
Toll & Vignette: No toll fees on Finnish roads.
Tipping & Etiquette
Recommendation: No tipping expected. Service charges are included in prices, tipping is not expected, but you can round up for excellent service.
- DO Respect personal space (Finns value distance).
- DO Take off your shoes when entering a Finnish home.
- DON'T Do not force small talk – silence is not considered awkward in Finland.
Power Sockets & Tap Water
Plug Type & Electricity: Type C & F (230V, 50Hz).
Tap Water: Excellent quality. One of the cleanest tap waters in the world.
Insider Tip: In Finland, visiting the sauna is an almost sacred ritual – invitations should be accepted, and it is usually done naked.
