23.10.2013
In 2012, there were more overnight stays than ever before in Finland. Amount of domestic overnight tourists remained at the same level as during 2011, but the 5 % growth came from foreign tourists staying in Finland.
A total of 20.3 million overnight stays were recorded in Finland in 2012, from which foreign tourists cover 7.6 million. Foreign visitors brought a substantial € 2.3 billion to Finland, which was approximately € 70 million or 3 % more than in the previous year. Most tourists came to Finland from neighbouring countries Russia and Sweden as well as from Germany and the United Kingdom. (Source: www.visitfinland.com)