Win a Stay on an Island in Finland
A bit of rediscovery and renewal?
And maybe a good round of sauna?
Please note that the competition is only open for residents aged 18+ of Finland, Denmark, and the United Kingdom. T&C's apply.
Discover Saaristo, the Finnish Islands
Saaristo (Finnish for archipelago, or group of islands) is Finland's vast maze of islands and islets in the Nordic Baltic Sea. Shaped by millions of years of wind, waves and ice, these 40,000 islands stretch along Finland’s southwestern coast, where Nordic culture, untouched nature and silence meet in perfect balance.
Finns from all over the country travel here to enjoy silence in nature (something they’ve mastered). In a world full of noise, this might just be the best kind of luxury there is — don’t you agree?
Here you can find whatever you seek: from hidden saunas and forest trails to lively coastal towns and gourmet dining. Whether you travel by ferry, bridge, or boat, reaching the local islands (each unique), is easier than you might imagine — and harder to forget once you’ve visited.
What’s Waiting on the Island
Imagine a fully equipped cabin on a tranquil island surrounded by the sea. Days shaped by the cool Nordic climate and nature’s rhythm, not notifications. Evenings ending in a sauna and cooling off with a swim in the Baltic Sea. Encounters with locals — that have been coined the world’s happiest for years in a row. Moments of calm, rediscovery and renewal — the kind of peace that lingers long after you leave.
That is the Saaristo Effect in full effect.
Now you can give someone you love a chance to be shaped by Saaristo, because this destination doesn’t just offer calm; it leaves its mark. On the one who deserves it most, and on everyone who visits Saaristo.
Writing your Nomination
- Just tell us who you would like to nominate and why they deserve to win this experience. Is there someone in your life who you think would deserve time to relax and unwind on a Finnish island? Or even yourself?
- Tell us your unique story. Be sincere and compelling. We want to feel the emotion and choose a deserving individual. Why have you nominated this person? What would they like to do on an island on the Finnish coast? What is your relationship to them like? We want to hear your story!
- The length of your entry should be a maximum of 2000 characters and a minimum of 100 characters.
The competition is open only to the 18+ residents of Finland, Denmark, and the United Kingdom. Only one (1) winner is chosen across all countries.
There is a total limit of one (1) entry per person.
The competition opens 00:00 am Eastern European Time ("EET") on 24 November 2025 and closes on 31 January 2026 at 23:59 EET.
To enter you have to fill out the nomination form below, accept the terms and conditions, confirm that you are over 18 years of age, and consent to our privacy policy. The maximum length of a nomination is 1500 characters, and the minimum is 100. More details can be found in the competition terms and conditions. No payment, purchase, or other form of consideration is required to enter.
The prize of the competition is an all expenses paid 3 night/4 day stay on a Finnish island, in the regions of Korppoo, Rymättylä, and Kemiönsaari between 1 August 2026-30 September 2026 for the winner and one adult guest, on an island in the Finnish Archipelago, including return travel from the winner’s country of residence (subject to reasonable travel arrangements). The prize is valued at minimum 3500 euros. No cash alternative.
The winner will be selected from all valid entries received during the competition period by a panel of judges (including at least one independent judge). Entries will be assessed according to the following criteria: Uniqueness (30 points); Sincerity (30 points); and Emotional and narrative strength (i.e. tells a compelling story) (40 points).
The winner will be notified by 28 February 2026.
If you are declared a winner, you agree to allow us to use your entry, your name, country of residence, and or photograph or other likeness. Any such materials may be used by the organizer for the sole purpose of promoting the winner as a winner of the competition.
We may also seek your consent if to use your winning entry and/or any such appearances at publicity events, photography, filming, or interviews in whole or in part of or with you for our marketing and promotional purposes, without compensation. This is not a condition of entry and does not increase your chances of winning the competition. Such consent is optional.
If you have any questions, please contact info@visitturkuarchipelago.fi.
