In an age of endless selfies, artists’ self-portraits ask us to pause and truly look. Visual artist Emma Sarpaniemi explores ...

A rooftop terrace, concerts, contemporary art, and drama: discover Fuuga, WAM Museum and Turku City Theatre side by side on ...

Jumping into lakes, sea and rivers is a shared passion for many Finns. We asked three of them about their love of swimming. They spoke of relaxing, floating, courage and the soft touch of lake water.

In 1906, the Finnish Parliament became the first in the world to allow all women to run for office. In 1906 Finland’s national assembly, Eduskunta in Finnish, became the first parliament in the world ...

The World Happiness Report singles out Finland as the happiest country in the world in 2026, for the ninth year running. To celebrate, we seek out people named Onni (Happiness) to ask what makes them ...

Beneath Helsinki’s streets lies a second city that is carefully planned and actively used. From playgrounds to rehearsal rooms, the Finnish capital has turned preparedness into part of everyday urban ...

The facts in the infographic are available in text form on this page. From the hum of the motor to the clatter of the tracks, people connect Helsinki’s trams with modern daily life and historical ...

Just say yes: If you want to get to know Finnish culture, don’t be intimidated by the sauna. With our beginner’s guide, there’s nothing to it. You are invited to take off all your clothes and go to a ...

Restaurant Day lets anyone set up a pop-up resto. The Helsinki idea has quickly spread in Finland and abroad. Invented in Helsinki and first held in May 2011, Restaurant Day allows anyone to set up ...

The Finns’ age-old holiday decoration himmeli is more “in” than ever. We take a closer look and talk to a himmeli maker. The himmeli, a traditional Finnish holiday decoration made out of straw, ...

Finland is a great country to work in! These useful websites contain all you need to know about working in Finland. In an age of endless selfies, artists’ self-portraits ask us to pause and truly look ...

Sauna is a huge deal for the Finns, and a favourite topic. An American in Finland recounts sauna highlights and stories. The old Finnish proverb “First build the sauna, then the house” shows how ...