Countries Finland

Shelters and important places in Finland

If you are travelling to Finland or to family there, check in advance where the shelters, hospitals, fuel stations and border crossings are along the way. The map works even without internet.

Map data is updated automatically, shelter lists every month. Figures on this page as of

In short: InCaseMap is a map of shelters and important places that also works offline. As of 7 November 2026, it has 22,393 places in Finland in 19 categories. Shelters: 57, hospitals: 339, pharmacies: 782. In an emergency in Finland, call 112.

What you will find on the map

The counts show how many places in Finland are on the InCaseMap map. Categories with no data for Finland yet are not shown.

Category Places Note
SheltersSheltersCivil protection 57
Underground car parksUnderground car parksCivil protection 513 Unofficial shelters. The list is incomplete.
Places to avoidPlaces to avoidCivil protection 517 Possible targets in case of war: military, energy, oil, gas and chemical sites, the port. The list is incomplete.
HospitalsHospitalsHealth 339
Outpatient clinicsOutpatient clinicsHealth 744
PharmaciesPharmaciesHealth 782
PolicePoliceEmergency services 118
Fire stationsFire stationsEmergency services 712
Taps, wells and springsTaps, wells and springsWater 9,017 Whether the water is drinkable — see the place card.
AirportsAirportsTravel 21
Airfields and airstripsAirfields and airstripsTravel 76
Border crossingsBorder crossingsTravel 9 Blue — to Latvia and Poland, orange — open outside the EU (Belarus, Russia, Ukraine), red — closed.
Petrol stationsPetrol stationsTravel 2,200
Railway stationsRailway stationsTravel 317
Bus stationsBus stationsTravel 190
Embassies and consulatesTravel 93 All countries, recognisable by their flag — if you lose your passport or get into trouble abroad.
ATMsATMsCash 937
FordsFordsAcross the river 4,075 Only where a road or path crosses water.
Public camerasPublic camerasCameras 1,676 Roads, cities, ports, borders. The image opens on click, straight from the camera owner.

In an emergency in Finland

  • The emergency number is 112, as everywhere in the European Union.
  • Finnish public broadcaster Yle broadcasts official warnings on radio and television.
  • Civil protection and shelter information in Finland is published by the Finnish Ministry of the Interior (Sisäministeriö).
  • If you lose your passport or get into trouble, contact the Lithuanian embassy in Helsinki.

Travelling to Finland

Lithuania and Finland are in the Schengen Area, but always carry an identity document. From Lithuania, the road to Finland goes through Latvia and Estonia, then by ferry from Tallinn to Helsinki. Border crossings in Finland on the map: 9, fuel stations: 2,200, ATMs: 937, fords: 4,075. More in Leaving safely.

Frequently asked questions

How many shelters are there in Finland?

On the InCaseMap map of Finland: shelters: 57. The lists are being expanded.

Does InCaseMap work in Finland without internet?

Yes. In the app, the map and places stay on your phone, so you can see them without a connection. The internet is needed for cameras, weather and alerts.

Where do I turn in Finland if I lose my passport?

To the Lithuanian embassy in Helsinki. They will help you get home.

Sources

This text summarises official guidance and does not replace instructions from the authorities. During an emergency, follow announcements from LRT and the authorities.

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