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    Where is smoking banned in Finland?

    The main smoking bans for travellers, including beaches and vehicles.

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    Short answer

    This topic is for adults aged 18 and over. The Tobacco Act bans smoking in public places and public transport, at workplaces, in areas around day-care centres and schools, at playgrounds and on public beaches. On public beaches the ban applies from the beginning of May to the end of September. Smoking in a car is banned when anyone under 15 is in the vehicle, and e-cigarettes follow the same rules as tobacco.

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    Why

    1. ASH Finland lists bans on smoking in public places, on public transport, on public beaches and at playgrounds.
    2. The Ministry of Social Affairs and Health says the beach ban applies from the beginning of May to the end of September.
    3. According to ASH Finland, smoking in vehicles is prohibited with anyone under 15 present, and e-cigarettes are equal to tobacco products.

    Details

    Some restaurants have outdoor smoking areas, and housing companies may ban smoking on balconies. Check the house rules of your hotel or rental before you smoke anywhere on the property.

    Tip

    Look for marked smoking areas outside stations, airports and shopping centres, and never smoke in a sauna or a rented cottage.

    What may differ

    Åland has its own tobacco legislation, so some rules there can differ from mainland Finland.

    Common misconception

    E-cigarettes can be used anywhere smoking is not allowed.

    What actually happens

    E-cigarettes are treated like tobacco, so they are banned in the same places.

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    Sources

    This answer is for reference only. Rules and penalties can change, so check the Finnish authorities before you travel.

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