What souvenirs to bring back from a trip to Finland: top 5 ideas

Finland is known for its design, unique culture, and natural beauty, and many souvenirs reflect these characteristics.

Whether you are interested in design, culture, food, or household items, there is sure to be a souvenir that will satisfy your interests and become a memento of your trip to Finland, writes News Bytes.

Finnish design products

Finland is known for its design industry and has produced many well-known designers such as Alvar Aalto, Peter Magnus Abrahamson, and Marimekko.

You can find a variety of designer products such as glass, ceramics, furniture, and textiles that are modern, functional and stylish.

You can also return some clothing items such as scarves, hats, bags and mittens with Marimekko prints.

Sauna products

As the sauna is an integral part of Finnish culture, you can find things like sauna towels, sauna hats, and sauna fragrances anywhere.

Many specialized sauna product stores in Finland sell different products.

If you can't visit a regular store, you can also find sauna products online.

These things will also make a perfect gift for friends.

Chocolates

Finnish chocolate is famous for its high quality and unique taste.

You can find a variety of chocolates, such as Fazer, Karl Fazer, and Panda, which come in different flavors such as licorice, cloudberry, and blueberry.

Many shops in Finland sell locally made chocolates.

You can also buy them in supermarkets, department stores, or online stores.

Berries

The berries that grow best in the Arctic climate and are harvested in Finland in summer include cloudberries, blueberries, lingonberries, cranberries, arctic raspberries, and sea buckthorn.

Berries are considered superfoods because they are an indispensable source of vitamins and minerals.

In departmental stores, you can find many berry products, such as jams, juices, syrups, liqueurs, and teas.

Knives

Finnish knives are known for their functional design, high-quality materials, and traditional craftsmanship.

For example, the Puukko knife is a traditional Finnish knife used for a variety of purposes, including hunting, fishing, and woodworking.

These are great souvenirs to bring back from Finland. You can find unique handmade knives from brands like Marttiini and Kauhava.

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