Finland is giving 16 single people from around the world the chance to travel to the country for free in February 2027, and the experience includes a blind dinner date with local Finnish singles. 🇫🇮❤️ According to Visit Finland, the country’s official tourism organization, the opportunity is part of a campaign called Finnish Dinner Date, announced on October 20, 2026. The 16 selected participants will receive a fully funded four-day trip, including flights, accommodation, meals, and organized activities designed to introduce them to Finnish culture and cuisine. The winners will be divided into two groups of eight, with one group traveling to Helsinki and the other to Tampere, a city in Finland’s Lakeland region. But there’s a twist: participants won’t know which destination they’ve been assigned until they’re selected. The highlight of each trip will be a hosted group dinner featuring traditional Finnish dishes prepared as part of the country’s official tasting menus. Each group of eight international visitors will be joined by two local Finnish singles, giving everyone an opportunity to meet new people over dinner. The experiences are scheduled between February 9 and 19, 2027, and the campaign is open to eligible single adults aged 18 and older who live outside Finland. To apply, participants must create a short video in English answering what they would serve on a dinner date and why. They then need to post it on Instagram, TikTok, or YouTube using #FinnishDinnerDate, tag Visit Finland, and submit an application through the official website. Applications close November 10, 2026, at 11:59 a.m. Finnish time, with the selected participants scheduled to be announced on December 1. And while there’s no guarantee anyone will find love, getting a free trip to Finland, experiencing a new culture, and meeting people from around the world doesn’t sound like a bad deal. 😭 Would you fly to Finland for a blind dinner date with someone you’ve never met? 👀 #Finland #FinnishDinnerDate #TravelNews #Dating - @youupgradeyou