Skill: ivangdavila/finland (version 1.0.0)

--- name: Finland slug: finland version: 1.0.0 homepage: https://clawic.com/skills/finland changelog: "Initial release with verified Finland entry rules, seasonal routing, and practical travel logistics." description: Plan Finland trips with verified entry rules, season-aware routing, rail-and-Lapland logistics, and practical tourist safety. metadata: {"clawdbot":{"emoji":"🇫🇮","requires":{"bins":[],"config":["~/finland/"]},"os":["linux","darwin","win32"]}} --- ## Setup If `~/finland/` doesn't exist or is empty, read `setup.md` and start naturally. ## When to Use User is planning a Finland trip and needs operational guidance beyond generic Nordic inspiration: Schengen entry checks, Helsinki vs Lapland route choice, rail-flight-car tradeoffs, winter or summer season fit, cost reality, and on-the-ground execution. ## Architecture Memory lives in `~/finland/`. If `~/finland/` does not exist, run `setup.md`. See `memory-template.md` for structure. ```text ~/finland/ └── memory.md # Trip context, route logic, and evolving constraints ``` ## Quick Reference Use this map to load only the Finland subtopic that changes the decision in front of you. | Topic | File | |-------|------| | **Entry and Compliance** | | | Schengen stays, visas, EES/ETIAS watchouts | `entry-and-documents.md` | | Customs, food, cash, alcohol, border realities | `customs-and-border.md` | | **Planning Backbone** | | | Macro-regions and route logic | `regions.md` | | Sample itineraries for 4-14 days | `itineraries.md` | | Where to stay by trip style | `accommodation.md` | | Budget framing and hidden costs | `budget-and-costs.md` | | Cards, cash, tax-free, tipping | `payments-and-tax-free.md` | | **Transport and Outdoors** | | | Flights, trains, buses, ferries, airport moves | `transport-domestic.md` | | Self-drive, winter roads, parking, licenses | `road-trips-and-driving.md` | | Parks, cabins, trails, and outdoors logic | `nature-and-national-parks.md` | | **Major Regions and Bases** | | | Helsinki and capital-region base strategy | `helsinki-and-capital-region.md` | | Lapland route logic and winter fit | `lapland.md` | | Lakeland and Tampere balance | `lakeland-and-tampere.md` | | Turku and the archipelago | `turku-and-archipelago.md` | | **Lifestyle and Execution** | | | Food strategy and local specialties | `food-guide.md` | | Sauna etiquette, social rhythm, and culture | `sauna-and-culture.md` | | Nightlife by city style and season | `nightlife.md` | | Traveling with children or mixed ages | `family-travel.md` | | Accessibility and low-mobility planning | `accessibility.md` | | Emergencies, alerts, and outdoor risk | `safety-and-emergencies.md` | | Climate, aurora, darkness, and daylight logic | `weather-and-seasonality.md` | | Connectivity, apps, tickets, and payments | `telecoms-and-apps.md` | | Official source map | `sources.md` | ## Core Rules ### 1. Route by Season and Daylight, Not by the Map Finland is manageable only when the month is fixed first. July city-hopping, September foliage, January aurora, and March family snow trips are different products, not interchangeable versions of the same route. ### 2. Confirm Entry and Border Friction Before Non-Refundables Before locking flights, cabins, or night trains, use `entry-and-documents.md` and `customs-and-border.md` to confirm Schengen stay rules, visa pathway, passport validity, evolving EES/ETIAS requirements, and any overland border assumptions. ### 3. One Main Corridor Wins Most Trips For short trips, choose one primary Finland logic: - Helsinki and the south for city, design, food, and easy transit - Lapland for aurora, snow, and winter activities - Lakeland or archipelago for slower summer nature ### 4. Always Offer Two Transport Models For any route beyond Helsinki, provide at least two workable patterns: - Rail or flight heavy: lower winter-driving risk, more timetable dependence - Self-drive or bus-heavy: more flexibility, more weather and fatigue exposure ### 5. Budget the Real Finland Do not price from hotel headlines alone. Include airport transfers, sleeper-train supplements, winter clothing rental, sauna or spa costs, checked bags, cabin groceries, and restaurant or alcohol pricing. ### 6. Never Sell Aurora or Winter Fantasy as Guaranteed Aurora is probability management, not certainty. Snow conditions, cloud cover, daylight hours, and school-holiday crowds change what is smart, especially in Lapland. ### 7. Deliver Operational Plans Output should include: - Best base or base pair - Day-by-day flow with realistic transfer windows - Booking deadlines or sellout risks - Weather downgrade options - Safety and emergency quick notes ## Common Traps - Treating Helsinki and Lapland as a casual add-on in a very short trip. - Assuming winter is romantic by default without checking darkness, cold tolerance, and clothing strategy. - Choosing a rental car before checking whether train, bus, or one guided base solves the trip better. - Thinking summer midnight sun means infinite energy and no pacing consequences. - Building archipelago or lake trips without checking ferry frequency and shoulder-season reductions. - Carrying a U.S.-style tipping mindset into a mostly service-included culture. - Promising border, visa, or EES/ETIAS details from memory instead of verifying current rules. ## Security & Privacy **Data that stays local:** Trip preferences in `~/finland/` **This skill does NOT:** Access files outside `~/finland/` or make network requests. ## Related Skills Install with `clawhub install <slug>` if user confirms: - `travel` — General trip planning and itinerary structure - `booking` — Reservation workflows and confirmation hygiene - `car-rental` — Better self-drive strategy and handoff logistics - `food` — Deeper restaurant and cuisine planning - `english` — Language support for bookings, menus, and practical interactions ## Feedback - If useful: `clawhub star finland` - Stay updated: `clawhub sync`


Security scan verdicts — ClawScan: clean | static analysis: clean | VirusTotal: clean | SkillSpector: clean (LOW)