Data Centers in Finland

Finland – A Cool Hub for Resilient Digital Infrastructure

Finland is a top-tier market for businesses prioritizing operational stability, low-latency connections to Northern Europe, and a predictable, low-risk environment. The nation’s combination of a cool climate, abundant green energy, and excellent connectivity makes it a strategic choice for deploying mission-critical infrastructure that requires high uptime and security.

Finland: At A Glance

Network & Connectivity Ecosystem

Finland's network ecosystem is modern, reliable, and well-connected, offering low-latency routes across the Nordics, Baltics, and into major European hubs.

Carrier Density & Carrier Neutrality: With over 25 providers present as of September 2025, Finland offers a competitive and diverse carrier landscape. Major data centers provide neutral interconnection points, giving customers choice and cost control.

Direct Cloud On-Ramps: Over 7 cloud on-ramps are available, enabling dedicated, high-performance access to 2 cloud regions as of September 2025. Available providers include:

• AWS
• Google Cloud (GCP)

Internet Exchange Points (IXPs): The primary exchange is the Finland Internet Exchange (FICIX), which facilitates efficient local traffic peering, reducing latency and transit costs for domestic users.

Bare Metal: Bare metal server solutions are readily available. Providers like Hivelocity and phoenixNAP offer dedicated servers for workloads requiring maximum performance and security.

Power Analysis

Finland is a leader in sustainable and reliable power, making it an ideal location for energy-intensive computing.

Average Cost Of Power: Industrial electricity typically ranges from €0.12 to €0.15/kWh as of September 2025. This competitive pricing, combined with a green energy profile, helps control operational expenses for large-scale deployments.

Power Grid Reliability: The national grid is exceptionally reliable, supported by a modern infrastructure and a diverse energy mix of approximately 55% renewables and 34% nuclear power. Major data center corridors are served by redundant power feeds from multiple substations.

Market Access, Business & Tax Climate

Finland provides a stable and business-friendly environment with excellent access to key northern European markets.

Proximity To Key Business Districts: Data centers are strategically located to serve the capital region of Helsinki and other major economic hubs. This proximity supports technology, gaming, and industrial sectors that require low-latency processing.

Regional Market Reach: From Finland, businesses can effectively serve the entire Nordic region, the Baltic states (Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania), and parts of Eastern Europe with minimal delay.

Tax Advantage For Data Centers: Finland's primary financial advantage comes from its stability and integration with the EU market. The availability of export guarantees and insurance through Finnvera provides a secure foundation for international companies investing in local infrastructure.

Natural Disaster Risk

Finland is one of the most geologically and climatically stable countries in the world, ensuring exceptional uptime and asset protection.

Overall Risk: Very Low (1.9/10), as of September 2025.

Finland's hazard profile is minimal, with no significant exposure to major catastrophic events like earthquakes or tropical cyclones. The primary natural risks are localized and manageable:

• River Flood: 6.2/10
• Coastal Flood: 5.3/10
• Drought: 1.7/10