What are the most spectacular roads in Finland?

Finland is an extreme country, located in the northern part of Europe. Covering an area of 338,000 square kilometers it shares borders with Sweden, Norway and Russia. Famous for its lakes and endless summer nights, the country is not easy for drivers, as the country experiences cold winters and mild summers influenced by the Baltic Sea.

If you’re brave enough, when travelling to Finland, don’t miss driving some of the ice roads the country offers. You can try the stunning Hailuoto Ice Road, constructed each year at the Bay of Bothnia, or the Koli Ice Road, the longest inland ice road in Europe. It is 7 kilometres (4.3 mi) long and shortens the road distance between Koli and Vuonislahti by 60 kilometres (37 mi).

With thousands of islands scattered along its coastline, the country offers exciting coastal drives and mountain roads. Muotkatakka is the highest road in Finland, climbing up to 601m (1,971ft) above sea level. Muotkatakka is the highest point on Finnish roads.