FinlandGermany: Visa-free

FinlandGermany

Do Finland passport holders need a visa for Germany?

Visa-free

No. Finland passport holders do not need a visa to visit Germany for tourism.

No visa is required for a short tourist stay. Travel on a valid passport alone.

Source: eur-lex.europa.eu (checked September 3, 2026).

RequirementVisa-free

Maximum stayLength of stay varies

ScopeTourism, ordinary passport

Action before travelNone, travel on your passport

Data as of2026-10-19

Distance1,105 km, straight line (~1h 48m nonstop)

Visa-free access to Germany138 of 242 nationalities tracked

Travelling the other way? Germany passport holders visiting Finland: Visa-free.

Other visa-free destinations for Finland passport holders

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Frequently asked questions

Do Finland passport holders need a visa for Germany?

No. Finland passport holders do not need a visa to visit Germany for tourism.

How far is Germany from Finland?

About 1,105 km in a straight line, roughly ~1h 48m nonstop by air.

What currency is used in Germany?

Euro (EUR).

What is the emergency number in Germany?

110 / 112.

What time zone is Germany in?

Berlin (UTC+2).

What is the nearest airport to Berlin?

Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER), about 19 km away.

How many countries can enter Germany without a visa?

138 of the 242 nationalities this site tracks can enter Germany visa-free, with a visa on arrival, or with an eTA.

Visa rules change frequently and can depend on your specific circumstances. This site is compiled from public government sources and is provided for general information only. Always confirm requirements with the official immigration authority or a consulate of your destination before you travel.

About Finland

Finland, officially the Republic of Finland, is a Nordic country in Northern Europe. It borders Sweden to the northwest, Norway to the north, and Russia to the east, with the Gulf of Bothnia to the west and the Gulf of Finland to the south, opposite Estonia. Its capital and largest city is Helsinki. Finland has a population of 5.7 million. The official languages are Finnish and Swedish, the mother tongues of 83.5 percent and 5.0 percent of the population, respectively. Finland's climate varies from humid continental in the south to boreal in the north. Its land is predominantly covered by boreal forest, with over 180,000 recorded lakes.

CapitalHelsinki

RegionNorthern Europe

Population5.6M

Area338,424 km²

CurrencyEuro (1 USD ≈ 0.89 EUR)

LanguagesFinnish, Swedish

Calling code+358

Drives on theright

TimezoneHelsinki (UTC+3)

Nearest airportHelsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL), 18 km

Emergency number112

UNESCO sites8

Income levelHigh income

GDP per capita$56,149 (2025)

Tourist arrivals896K (2020)

Climate in Helsinki

Warmest June, coolest February, driest May, sunniest June.

Monthly climate normals for Helsinki, 2020
Month	High	Low	Rainfall	Sunshine
January	3.7°C	0.1°C	61mm	64h
February	2.8°C	-1.6°C	93mm	111h
March	3.9°C	-1.5°C	71mm	210h
April	7.6°C	0.1°C	48mm	310h
May	12.3°C	4.4°C	46mm	402h
June	20.1°C	13°C	92mm	447h
July	18.6°C	12.7°C	129mm	406h
August	19.9°C	12.7°C	66mm	351h
September	15.8°C	10.8°C	78mm	251h
October	10.9°C	6.7°C	98mm	180h
November	6.7°C	3°C	99mm	72h
December	2.5°C	0°C	68mm	14h

Avg. high/low, °C (left axis) Rainfall, mm (bar maxes out at 250mm/month)

Daily normals for 2020. Hover a month for exact figures.

UNESCO World Heritage Sites

Aalto Works
High Coast/Kvarken Archipelago
Old Rauma
Petäjävesi Old Church
Sammallahdenmäki
Struve Geodetic Arc
Suomenlinna
Verla

Upcoming public holidays

October 31, 2026Pyhäinpäivä

December 6, 2026Itsenäisyyspäivä

December 24, 2026Jouluaatto

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About Germany

Germany, officially the Federal Republic of Germany, is a country in Western and Central Europe. It lies between the Baltic Sea and the North Sea to the north with the Alps to the south. Its 16 constituent states have a total population of over 83 million, making it the most populous member state of the European Union (EU). Germany borders Denmark to the north; Poland and the Czech Republic to the east; Austria and Switzerland to the south; and France, Luxembourg, Belgium, and the Netherlands to the west. The nation's capital and most populous city is Berlin and its main financial centre is Frankfurt; the largest urban area is the Ruhr.

CapitalBerlin

RegionWestern Europe

Population83.5M

Area357,114 km²

CurrencyEuro (1 USD ≈ 0.89 EUR)

LanguagesGerman

Calling code+49

Drives on theright

TimezoneBerlin (UTC+2)

Nearest airportBerlin Brandenburg Airport (BER), 19 km

Emergency number110 / 112

UNESCO sites73

Income levelHigh income

GDP per capita$60,496 (2025)

Tourist arrivals12.4M (2020)

Climate in Berlin

Warmest August, coolest December, driest April, sunniest July. Best time to visit: August.

Monthly climate normals for Berlin, 2020
Month	High	Low	Rainfall	Sunshine
January	6.7°C	1.2°C	40mm	123h
February	8.5°C	3.2°C	101mm	132h
March	9.3°C	1°C	34mm	248h
April	16°C	4.3°C	4mm	349h
May	17.4°C	7.2°C	45mm	316h
June	23.9°C	13.8°C	51mm	349h
July	23°C	13.7°C	59mm	364h
August	27.4°C	17°C	39mm	336h
September	20.8°C	10.8°C	59mm	269h
October	14.1°C	8.7°C	63mm	166h
November	9.7°C	4.5°C	18mm	143h
December	5.6°C	1.1°C	27mm	118h

Avg. high/low, °C (left axis) Rainfall, mm (bar maxes out at 250mm/month)

Daily normals for 2020. Hover a month for exact figures.

Travel guide

Germany is the largest country in Central Europe. It is known for its rich cultural heritage, innovative inventions, its old-world charm and Gemütlichkeit (cosiness). Discard any perceptions of Germany as being homogeneous; a country of surprising regional diversity awaits your presence. Many tourists visit Germany to experience European history and the diverse German landscape. German culture, outdoor activities, German holidays and festivities, the countryside and rural areas, and the German cities are identified as being big draws for visitors.

UNESCO World Heritage Sites

Aachen Cathedral
Aachen Cathedral Treasury
Aachen Chapel of Hungary
Abbey and Altenmünster of Lorsch
Altes Museum
Ancient and Primeval Beech Forests of the Carpathians and Other Regions of Europe
Archaeological Border complex of Hedeby and the Danevirke
Artists' Colony in Darmstadt
Augustusburg and Falkenlust Palaces
Bauhaus and its Sites in Weimar, Dessau and Bernau

Upcoming public holidays

October 31, 2026Reformationstag

November 1, 2026Allerheiligen

November 18, 2026Buß- und Bettag

Full source list on About.