How to Survive WINTER IN FINLAND like a PRO

If you are moving to Finland for your studies or for work, you might be wondering how Finnish people survive the cold and dark of the long winters. In this video I will share 5 insider tips on how to survive winter in Finland like a local!

How to survive winter in Finland like a pro:
0:00 How do Finnish people survive winter?
0:35 Pro tip on surviving during the cold winter
1:55 How do Finnish people dress during winter?
3:51 What clothes should you pack for Finland?
7:13 Where to buy winter clothes in Finland?
7:56 Sponsorship disclaimer
8:53 How do people survive the darkness in Finland?
11:54 How to enjoy winter in Finland?

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[ullasofia]

You forgot to mention a very important point. Clothing and shoes must be at least one, if not two sizes larger than what you normally wear. I have housed hundreds of foreigners in my home for decades. The biggest problem is, that they have bought just the right size, i.e. practically too tight, outerwear or shoes to make airy layering possible.

[chellybub]

First time I went to Finland it was in the middle of winter... Which means it was the middle of summer in Queensland, Australia. I went form +40°C to -15°C. The man that does the passports said I was mad lol 😂

Great video good advice for the cold weather clothing... I learned the hard way about layers hahaha!

[daveski]

Wow! These are a Very Good Tips You made of How to Survive Winter in Finland 🇫🇮 like a Pro. This will Make People who are in Finland 🇫🇮 Learn How to Cope with the Cold Weather in the country.

[jenniferriggs]

My paternal grandmother's family came from around Ylitornio. Some migrated to Alta, Norway. I was born in the US and will likely never be able to afford to see Finland. I live vicariously through videos like yours.

[frankielee]

Great content.. very useful and helpful. Thank you very much.

[lynnescherr]

Layering is such a good thing to do. Currently here in Saskatchewan, Canada where I live, it is -34, -47 with the windchill. I had to shovel the 20 centimeters of snow we got night before last and layered up, I was toasty warm. I am studying Finnish and plan to come to Finland to search for my ancestors sometime in the next two years! Thanks for your awesome videos!😊🥶💖

[ndeysanyang]

I like Finland. May God protect Finland

[lilmissmalone]

I'm heading from the Caribbean to Oulu for studies in a couple days, and what you addressed in this video covers exactly what I was worried most about. Kiitos paljon! 🙏🏾

[astronauticaI]

Hei from Indonesia! One of my univ lecturers did his PhD at the University of Oulu. He told us about the long, dark winters and his dissertation advisors, both of whom were named Pekka. At that time, Finland seemed to me like a very strange place on the other side of the world. XD

Watching this video was nostalgic for me in the way that it reminds me of when I moved to the UK for my master's degree. Of course, nowhere as north as where you are, but it was still so different from living on the equator and I loved every moment of it.

Thanks to Eurovision, I've fallen into a bit of a Finland rabbit hole and now I wish I had the opportunity to study or live in Finland long-term. It sounds like a beautiful place.

Kiitos for the videos!

[chrisoffersen]

“A relaxing evening of ice swimming”😂 love it. The more I learn about Finland the more I like it.

[cazfloss]

My family and I were lucky enough to go to Lapland mid December. The coldest it got was -17, but the week before had been -36. I don’t think we could have coped with that. It certainly would have made the trip less enjoyable. Finland is absolutely beautiful!

[finnrissa]

I was in Finland for the past two weeks and I just got back to America today. I love actually feeling cold for once and layering worked for me. And having proper clothes was nice. ^^

[kimj]

Finland is not even cold nowdays. In 80s it was common to have 20 to 30 degrees minus C for week on end. Layering is good advice. 1) base layer, always wool (NOT cotton!!), if even the super fine merino does not suit to you, a thin fleece, or even technical synthetic, like running shirt, 2) warming layer, fleece, wool, still avoid pure cotton layers, they dont keep warmth. You can use many outer layers of autumn/spring clothing as second layer 3) windproof layer, you can have simple cotton/PE parka if you use proper second layer. In extreme cold you need thick winter jacket.

Second option in extreme cold is thick down or synthetic jacket, and 2 very thin layers of wool under it.

In layering style of clothing it is easy to cool yourselve if active, while you are same time hardened to non-activity periods.

You must prefer even undergarments that have half lenght front zip atleast. Full zip is better.

Its balance to keep warm, but not overheat. Properly clothed person walks briskly chest bare in -30C. He/she stay dry, and will zip up when physical activity ends.

[jaijinendra]

March is the best time . We could see sun most parts we travelled. Just be careful not to skid on black ice. Have good grip underneath your shoes. Hand and leg warmers are superb. Do buy from any sports store in your country or buy in Euro in their markets.

[vivienirsa]

Kiitos paljon! I'm moving within a week and I was pretty scared of the cold, although I love winter, we didn't had a real winter in my country in a long time... So thank you! That was really helpful! I think I'm gonna live on your videos :D

[ButterFly-zhho]

The trap with clothes in winter in Finland is to cover yourself too much, this also happens to Finns, the risk is to sweat in your clothes, sweating is largely water that risks freezing on the skin, especially in parts such as the neck, this will cause serious burns due to the cold.
So don't cover up too much, take off your clothes quickly if you go inside to avoid sweating, because otherwise the water will freeze and burn your body once you're back outside.

[smilemusicsession]

Thanks for the tips ! Will be there next december with my family ;)

[pontespsychology]

Please help me to find your video about how to dress for the northern parts of Finland? Going to Lapland in early December with my family and am worried we will be super cold! We live in the uk, so used to cold winters and short days, but it’s not as cold as Finland for sure!😊Many thanks!!

[MDobri-syce]

I think, when it comes two winter clothes it is worth it to buy good quality and pay a bit more because it will last for many years. For example, one winter jacket I had since high school. The age is starting to show but it is still in relatively good condition. I just bought another one 2 years ago because that must smell is slowly, starting to creep in the one that does not really go away. Or my Baffin winter boots. I paid $320.00 I think. Expensive but worth it because can pretty much trek through anything! I think, I bought them in 2010 over a decade ago. Every few years I have to replace the liners but other than that they are in very good condition!

[jose_eh_eh]

Thanks man, you gave me the confidence to go visit this November.