Finland and Norway top spots for good night’s sleep

Getting a good night’s sleep on vacation may indeed depend on where you go. A recent study ranked Helsinki, Finland and Bergen, Norway, as the top two tourist destinations out of 10 around the globe for the best sleeping conditions.The study, commissioned by Australian-based mattress manufacturer Onebed, gave top spot to Helsinki for its low average noise levels, good air quality and the fact that 50% of hotel reviews highlighted excellent sleep quality. The city’s lower tourism numbers and moderate nightlife also contributed to a more peaceful environment. Meanwhile, Bergen was lauded for its early bedtime and moderate light pollution levels, in addition to having 48% of hotel reviews note excellent sleep quality.Read: Smart pharmacy staffing for the holidays“It’s no secret that getting good sleep can make or break a holiday,” said Onebed Co-Founder and CEO Dylan Tollemache in a statement about the study results. “A lot of people don’t realize just how much factors like noise levels and light pollution can affect their rest while travelling.”Belgium and Switzerland were the only countries to appear twice on the list. Here's the full top 10:Helsinki, FinlandBergen, NorwayBruges, BelgiumLausanne, Switzerland Geneva, Switzerland (slightly higher noise levels were balanced by its excellent air quality and positive hotel reviews)Santiago, Chile (it had the most postive health reviews on sleep quality at 55%)Rio de Janeiro, Brazil (it had the best air quality but also the worst light pollution levels)Antwerp, Belgium Dublin, Ireland (even as the most popular tourist spot on the list, it had excellent air quality and the lowest light pollutions levels)Athens, Greece.Read: New Canadian consensus recommendations for managing chronic insomniaResearchers obtained air quality data from IQAir, and the average annual number of tourists from Statista’s tourism data.

Finland and Norway top spots for good night’s sleep

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