[.ca] Lonely Planet Finland (ISBN 1740590767)

Essential really:
I've just been to Helsinki for a few days, and although I didn't get the chance to test this book's usefulness in other parts of the country, it certainly proved worth having just for Helsinki. It tells you all the basic stuff, and some of the interesting stuff. I was able to get from the airport by bus and walk to my hotel from the bus station simply by glancing at the book on the flight to Helsinki. Everything is very clear and nicely laid out, and it's a handy size too. I hope I'll return to Finland; this is the first thing I'll pack.

WIDE GUIDE:
The third edition of an amply and well tested guide, illustrating hundreds of lakes, rivers and islands where to go for deep-fishing and swimming, rafting and canoeing. There are indications for a good trekking in Lapland: vast pine forests, silence and the magic beauty of the sun at midnight in summer, as well as the aurora borealis in the fall and winter. As a bonus, a practical glossary is provided in Swedish and Finnish. Enjoy.

Lots of maps and pretty facts...:
But if you happen to be in Finland, the only thing you'll need to sample is the local alcoholic beverages.

Great book!:
I visited this country with my Finnish boyfriend in 2002. THe book was a great help. It helped me decide which tourist spots, shopping areas, historical sites and places of interest to check out. The only part that I didn't like was that it didn't touch too much on the smaller cities of Finland, but in general, it's a good buy. Definitely worth it, but make sure you get "Culture Shock, Guide to Finland" if you do travel to Suomi. Having a cultural view of this beautiful country is important.