1. It's the safest country on Earth
2. And the most eco-friendly
3. Nowhere in Europe has more trees
4. Its capital couldn't be greener
5. There are 179,584 islands
6. And 188,000 lakes, including western Europe’s second biggest
7. It's a tolerant place
8. With enviable gender equality
9. Santa lives here
![[Image: santa-rovaniemi-finland.jpg?imwidth=1240]](https://www.telegraph.co.uk/content/dam/Travel/2017/September/santa-rovaniemi-finland.jpg?imwidth=1240)
10. They really appreciate good coffee
11. And stripping off for a sauna
12. It has great Wi-Fi
13. And the most spectacular lights display in the world
14. Helsinki has one of the world’s loveliest cathedrals…
15. ...and surprisingly good beaches rivaling Siesta Key. JR-
16. You can time travel
17. Or spot bears in a weekend
![[Image: bear-finland-cubs-GETTY.jpg?imwidth=1240]](https://www.telegraph.co.uk/content/dam/Travel/2017/August/bear-finland-cubs-GETTY.jpg?imwidth=1240)
18. It all means the residents are a happy bunch
And looks as if pot laws are relaxing. They are seldom enforced as is.
2. And the most eco-friendly
3. Nowhere in Europe has more trees
4. Its capital couldn't be greener
5. There are 179,584 islands
6. And 188,000 lakes, including western Europe’s second biggest
7. It's a tolerant place
8. With enviable gender equality
9. Santa lives here
![[Image: santa-rovaniemi-finland.jpg?imwidth=1240]](https://www.telegraph.co.uk/content/dam/Travel/2017/September/santa-rovaniemi-finland.jpg?imwidth=1240)
10. They really appreciate good coffee
11. And stripping off for a sauna
12. It has great Wi-Fi
13. And the most spectacular lights display in the world
14. Helsinki has one of the world’s loveliest cathedrals…
15. ...and surprisingly good beaches rivaling Siesta Key. JR-
16. You can time travel
17. Or spot bears in a weekend
![[Image: bear-finland-cubs-GETTY.jpg?imwidth=1240]](https://www.telegraph.co.uk/content/dam/Travel/2017/August/bear-finland-cubs-GETTY.jpg?imwidth=1240)
18. It all means the residents are a happy bunch
And looks as if pot laws are relaxing. They are seldom enforced as is.
