Visit Finland Offers Free Trip for Singles in 2027

Finland is offering a unique opportunity for 16 international singles to experience a free trip to the country in February 2027, as part of the Finnish Dinner Date initiative launched by Visit Finland on October 20. This campaign aims to promote Finnish cuisine and social culture.

Eight participants will travel to Helsinki, while another eight will visit Tampere, with travel scheduled between February 9 and 19, 2027. The winners will enjoy flights, hotel accommodations, and a structured itinerary featuring cultural and culinary activities, including outdoor excursions and sauna sessions.

A group dinner will be the highlight, where the visitors will dine with local Finnish singles and enjoy a tasting menu prepared by a top Finnish chef. Heli Jimenez, senior director of international marketing at Visit Finland, stated that the campaign reflects the importance of food in Finnish social life.

The initiative draws inspiration from the Finnish phenomenon known as sinkkukori, or "single basket," which encourages social interaction among singles.