Drinking Guide
Legal BAC
0.05%
Drinking Age
18+
New Drivers
Same
Gin and grapefruit soda, created for the 1952 Helsinki Olympics. Finland's signature drink.
Ancient Finnish farmhouse ale brewed with juniper branches. One of the world's oldest beer styles.
Finland's national vodka, made from barley. "Kossu" is the affectionate nickname.
Finnish drinking culture is characterized by "kalsarikännit" — the art of drinking at home in your underwear with no intention of going out. Alko is the state monopoly for drinks over 5.5% ABV. Sauna and beer is a sacred Finnish combination.
BAC 0.05-0.12%: fine based on income (day-fine system), license suspended 1-6 months. BAC 0.12%+: "aggravated DUI," conditional imprisonment, license revoked 1-5 years.
Try Lonkero (gin long drink) — Finland's national drink, available in every store.
Alko (state liquor store) closes early — plan your purchases.
Beer + sauna is a sacred Finnish ritual. Accept the invitation.
"Kalsarikännit" (drinking at home in underwear) is a real Finnish word and practice.
Helsinki has good trams and buses running late on weekends.
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