Riku Pihlanto/ VisitFinland

Riku Pihlanto/ VisitFinland

Mosquitoes


In the summer Finland has a lot of mosquitoes, and especially in the north of Finland. In cities there are almost no mosquitoes. Finnish mosquitoes are not dangerous but more a nuisance, but you can protect yourself from mosquito bites.

Wearing relevant close like long sleeves and trousers, especially at dusk, and using mosquito repellent, which is available in shops and at kiosks? The pharmacies also sell cream for easing the effects of the bites.