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Sense of Finland

Sense of Finland

A mesmerizing summer vision made by one of the most acclaimed photographers in Finland.
Cross-country – Skiing with Feeling

Cross-country – Skiing with Feeling

Cross-country skiing is somewhat of a national sport in Finland. It is extremely good for the body and mind, with beautiful winter scenery serving as an inspiring backdrop.
No sweat… sauna for beginners

No sweat… sauna for beginners

It’s said there are enough saunas in Finland to easily accommodate all 5.4 million Finns simultaneously – there’s even one inside parliament. Be it a wood, smoke or electric, private or public, one with a glass wall overlooking a lake...
A refreshing dip in icy water?

A refreshing dip in icy water?

Believe it or not, swimming in a hole in the ice really does you the world of good. ‘Eek!’ ‘No way!’ ‘You Finns are nuts!’ These tend to be the first unenthusiastic reactions of tourists faced with the prospect of...
Tour de Skate

Tour de Skate

When Finland’s waters freeze over, tour skaters grab their blades and head out to the open.
Nightwish’s Band Leader Loves Hiking

Nightwish’s Band Leader Loves Hiking

Tuomas Holopainen, the band leader of Finnish symphonic metal band Nightwish, thinks Finland is the best place on Earth. Taking time off his busy rock star life, Tuomas escapes on the hiking trails of Lapland or small hideaways around the capital.
Cycling in Saimaa

Cycling in Saimaa

Finland’s largest lake network surrounds you almost wherever you go and there is no shortage of places to stop off for a break.
The Art of Doing Nothing

The Art of Doing Nothing

The summer cottage is an institution in Finland: the Finnish summer havens provide a physical and mental getaway from the daily grind.
Into the Wild by Bike

Into the Wild by Bike

Plenty of gradients and the terrain varies from bare rock and undulating sandy ground to ancient spruce forests with tree roots and gravel ridges – perfect for taking it to the max.

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