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Restaurant Day

Restaurant Day

The Restaurant Day is a global phenomenon that sprouted from Finland about two years ago and keeps growing with more and more "street restaurants" taking part. Will you find the funniest instant restaurant of the day?
The Finnish Sailing Experience

The Finnish Sailing Experience

Finland’s Baltic coast with its tens of thousands of islands is a perfect travel destination for anyone looking for a sailing experience with a difference.
In search of Helsinki’s bistro style

In search of Helsinki’s bistro style

Helsinki is a buzzy foodie city in the cutting-edge of Finnish new cuisine. The innovative use of Finnish ingredients as part of the New Nordic tasting menu and a laid-back atmosphere is what Helsinki’s bistros are all about.
Meet Pekka – the Design Fan in the Wild

Meet Pekka – the Design Fan in the Wild

Deep into Lapland, there is a place where top Finnish design can be seen right at the source of this inspiration: Design House Idoli is an extraordinary design studio and showcase. Its creator, Pekka Sillfors explains why.
Summertown Porvoo

Summertown Porvoo

Finland's second oldest town, full of history and famous for its lovely restaurants and cafes.
Mad about arctic winters

Mad about arctic winters

Some people prefer winter to summer and reindeer herder Nils-Matti is one of them. Finnish Lapland is immense. It covers an area larger than the whole of Portugal, but the concept of Lapland is even larger. Many tourists think that...
At the Top

At the Top

Thanks to its natural offerings, Kilpisjärvi is one of the best-known destinations in the North.
The Mighty Sampo

The Mighty Sampo

A cruise on Arctic Icebreaker Sampo leaves even the most seasoned seafarers awestruck.
Sense of Finland

Sense of Finland

A mesmerizing summer vision made by one of the most acclaimed photographers in Finland.
Ski Lapland

Ski Lapland

The round fells of Finland’s main ski area, Lapland, offer varying terrain for skiers and snowboarders of all skill levels.
Tour Finland by Car

Tour Finland by Car

A 16-hour-drive from tip to tip, 10 official tourist routes, varying landscapes and white nights. Every car tour of Finland is a unique, self-made adventure.
Storybook Helsinki and Beyond

Storybook Helsinki and Beyond

When discussing Finnish architecture, most people think of Alvar Aalto’s modernist creations. Yet the wealth of Art Nouveau buildings around the country and its capital is just as remarkable.
Hymn to Cottage Life

Hymn to Cottage Life

How often do you fall asleep to the sound of silence? Heat up the lakeside sauna in the summer or get cosy in front of the fireplace in the winter, rest and revitalisation are guaranteed.
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...
The unexpected allure of Lapland

The unexpected allure of Lapland

Fall in love with the winter wilderness and it could completely change your life. Pasi Ikonen is a prime example of what the pull of Lapland can do. A nine-to-five working week in central London was left far behind when...
Reindeer Ride

Reindeer Ride

The reindeer is an icon of Finnish Lapland, and sleigh rides are a great way of experiencing the Arctic wilderness.
Icy Architecture

Icy Architecture

For many, elaborate structures carved out of ice and snow are the stuff of fairy tales and fantasy. In wintertime Finland, fantasy becomes reality.
Tour de Skate

Tour de Skate

When Finland’s waters freeze over, tour skaters grab their blades and head out to the open.
A Canine Case

A Canine Case

They’re cute and they’re fast; a husky tour is an exquisite way to see the Arctic wilderness in Finland.
Meet Santa Claus

Meet Santa Claus

You do not need to wait for Christmas. Pop into his Office in Korvatunturi and meet Santa Claus in person.
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.
Night of the Arts

Night of the Arts

Every year in August, the streets of Helsinki are filled with art enthusiasts, performance lovers and the culturally curious as the annual Night of the Arts begins. This integral and intriguing part of the Helsinki Festival, the largest arts festival...
A Different Kind of Zoo

A Different Kind of Zoo

In Finland, you can find some of the world’s last wilderness regions, where you can experience the untouched nature with its rare wild animals.
Year-round festive spirit

Year-round festive spirit

Cultural festivals of every kind are the perfect creative supplement to Finland’s prime asset - its expansive, unspoiled natural environment.
Fresh Runway Designs

Fresh Runway Designs

Many are familiar with Marimekko and Ivana Helsinki, but what characterizes Finland’s newer, independent fashion scene?
Encounter with a Bear

Encounter with a Bear

In the company of a Wilderness Guide, you can safely meet a brown bear, Europe’s largest omnivore. It is a meeting that you will never forget.
Fascinating Turku

Fascinating Turku

In the summer the city overflows with events and festivals: tango, middle age, music, theatre, art, design and much more.
Touring Helsinki’s galleries

Touring Helsinki’s galleries

During just one walking tour, one can visit several different galleries and get a good sense of Finnish contemporary art and the local art scene.
Design with a Smile

Design with a Smile

Out the window with highbrow minimalism – Finland’s emerging designers are putting the fun back into function with disarming humour.
Passion for Fashion

Passion for Fashion

Finnish designer Paola Suhonen's brand IvanaHelsinki is best known for the patterns and streetwise themes of her clothing.
Family Holiday

Family Holiday

Take a weekend trip from west to east with plenty of family tourist destinations along the way.
Design District

Design District

Interior design shops, fashion boutiques, jewellers, antique shops, galleries, museums, restaurants, hotels, design agencies.
The Catch of a Lifetime

The Catch of a Lifetime

One-tenth of Finland is covered in bodies of water that are brimming with fish, luring both local and foreign fishing enthusiasts to grab their nets and rods.
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.
A True Northern Christmas

A True Northern Christmas

Everyone knows Santa Claus comes from Finland, but there’s more to a traditional Finnish Christmas than Saint Nick and presents.
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.
Feel the Breeze

Feel the Breeze

Winters in Finland are cold, but all you need to do is dress right and enjoy the opportunities the season provides.
Island-hopping in Åland

Island-hopping in Åland

Get around by bicycle - bridges and small ferries take you from one island to the next. Choose from campgrounds, cottages, bed & breakfasts and rooms in private homes where to stay.
The Water of Life

The Water of Life

The forested landscape is dotted with patches of water so numerous they have earned Finland the nickname “the land of the thousand lakes”.
Festival Fever

Festival Fever

Events from large-scale rock festivals to tribal culture happenings are held all over Finland throughout the short but light-filled summer.
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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Activities

7 Bridges Archipelago A Day with Arctic Animals A Full Day Husky Safari Adventure Paddling at Sea Aerohot Oy – Hot Air Balloon Flights Airisto Spa and Activities Archipelago Cruises by Kokko Line Archipelago Excursions Archipelago Tours with MS Sunnan II Archipelago Trail Arctic Icy experience- Ice-Karting Safari Arola Wilderness Hotel Aulanko Resort B & B Nestorinranta Bed and Breakfast Västergård Bliss Adventure Canoeing on Lake Saimaa Canoeing Trip to Oulanka National Park Cosy Finnish Design Experience in Helsinki Cross Country Skiing Tour from Guest House to Guest House Cruises on Koski Laivat Ltd Cruises on Lake Saimaa Cruises with Ukko-Pekka Steam Boat Culture and Congress Centre Verkatehdas Cycling the Archipelago Trail Cycling Tour on Åland Islands Design Walk in Helsinki Ekenäs Visitor Centre Exclusive Helsinki Weekend Experiencing Finnish Sauna on Lake Saimaa Finland Ice Marathon Fisherman’s Dream – Fishing in Merikarvianjoki River Fishing in the Archipelago Flow Park Four Seasons for the Pike Angler in Kvarken Archipelago Galleass Ihana Gastronomic Highlights in Turku Get Hooked on Fishing in Finnish Lakeland Gold Prospector Museum, gold panning Golf like the Kings in Åland Häme Silverline Cruises Hawkhill Nature and Cottages Helsinki Beer Discovery Helsinki Card Helsinki Classic Helsinki Design and Outlet Shopping Helsinki Sightseeing Cruise – Historical Helsinki Herrankukkaro – Mama’s Pocket Hiking in Pori Area – “Reitti” Holiday Centre Rauhalahti Horse Trekking in Posio Hotel Vanajanlinna Husky Safari on the Ice of Lake Pielinen Hyvärilä Holiday and Youth Centre in Nurmes Ice Climbing in Posio and Pyhätunturi Iittala Glass Centre Jean Sibelius Drama City Tour of Helsinki Joulukka Christmas Wonderland JukuPark in Turku Kalla Islets – Ulkokalla and Maakalla Kellokas Visitor Centre – Pallas-Yllästunturi National Park Kievari Rantapirtti Inn Kiuasniemi Villas Korouoma Canyon – Nature Reserve Kössi Reindeer Program Kultaranta Resort Kuortane Sports Resort Kustavi Handicraft Village Kvarken Archipelago Cruises Lake Cruises on MS Puijo Lakeland GTE Lapin Luontoelämys Lapland Safaris Lapland Snow – Animal Safaris Lapland Snow – Northern Lights Lapland Snow – Overnight Tours Lapland Snow – Snowmobiling Lapland Snow – Snowshoeing and Skiing Lapland Sun – Fishing and Canoeing Lapland Sun – Hiking and Biking under the Midnight Sun Lehmonkärki Activities Lehmonkärki Holiday Resort Levi Husky Park Levi Rally Center McAho’s Husky Safaris Messilä Holiday and Ski Centre Metsäkartano Midnight Golf in Vuokatti Midnight Sun Canoe Trip Midnight Sun on the Top of Kesänki Midnight Sun Sailing Moomin World and Väski Adventure Island Nature House Villa Elfvik Nature Safaris – Luontosafarit Norrby Gård Northern Light Reindeer Safari Oulanka National Park Paddling Along the River with SE-Action Päijänne Risteilyt Hilden Oy- Lake Cruises PAN Village Oulanka Pois Tieltä Off-Road Safaris Polar Meetings Oy Power Park Amusement Park Pyhä Ski Resort Pyhä-Luosto National Park Rapid Floating in Kuhmo Reindeer Herding and Culture Riisitunturi National Park River Adventures in Varjola Farm Roll Cruises Ruka Ski Resort Safartica – Magical experiences Salmon School Sampo IceBreaker Särkänniemi Adventure Park Sauna and Ice Swimming Saunaworld in Lehmonkärki Scenic Lighthouse Island – A True Archipelago Experience Seal Watching on Lake Saimaa Search for Santa Self-Guided Canoeing in the Wilds Serena Ski Serena Water Amusement Park Show and Dinner Grand Casino Helsinki Skating Across the Beautiful Frozen Lakes Skiing in the middle of Snowhere Snow Fun Activities in Northern Lapland Snow-based Sports in Tunnels in Vuokatti Snowmobile Safari to the Russian Border Spa Hotel Kunnonpaikka Sport Fishing on Åland Sports Centre Pajulahti Summer Island Restaurants in Helsinki Taulu Manor Terrain driving on an ATV to a traditional reindeer farm The Coolest Sauna Experience in the World The Land of the Sámi Tracing the Past in Rauma Region Trekking in Nuuksio National Park Tundra Cooking Course UNESCO Canoe Trail Unknown Helsinki Vierumäki Leisure Centre Viikinsaari Recreational Island Vuokatinrinteet Ski Slopes Vuokatti Weekly Programme Wasalandia Amusement Park and Tropiclandia Water Park Water Park Jukupark in Kalajoki Wild Animal Watching in Karelia Wild North Windsurfing in Yyteri With Snowmobiles to Search the Northern Lights Ylläshumina Hotel with Activities Yukigassen – European Snowball Fight Tournament Yyteri Golf

Sights

7 Bridges Archipelago Aboa Vetus Ars Nova Alvar Aalto Centre in Seinäjoki Alvar Aalto Museum Amos Anderson Art Museum Arabia Museum and Gallery Archipelago National Park Arktikum Arctic Muesum and Science Centre Art Centre Puustelli – Woodsculpting Art Centre Salmela Astuvansalmi Rock Paintings in Ristiina Atelier and Art Gallery Veli Ähtävä Ateneum Art Museum – The Finnish National Gallery Aulanko Resort Bengtskär Lighthouse Craft Museum of Finland Culture and Congress Centre Verkatehdas Design District in Helsinki Design Museum Exclusive Helsinki Weekend Finlandia Hall Fiskars Village Forum Marinum Gold Prospector Museum, gold panning Häme Castle Helsinki Card Helsinki Sightseeing Cruise – Historical Helsinki Heureka, the Finnish Science Centre Hvitträsk Museum Iittala Glass Centre Jan Karlsgård in Åland Jätkänkämppä Lodge and World’s Biggest Smoke Sauna Jean Sibelius Drama City Tour of Helsinki Juminkeko Visitor Centre in Kuhmo Kalla Islets – Ulkokalla and Maakalla Kaskinen – Finland’s smallest town Kellokas Visitor Centre – Pallas-Yllästunturi National Park Kemi SnowCastle/Hotel Kenkävero in Mikkeli Kiasma – Museum of Contemporary Art Korouoma Canyon – Nature Reserve Korundi House of Culture Kultaranta Garden in Naantali Lainio Snow Village in Ylläs Levi Husky Park Luostarinmäki Handicrafts Museum Lusto – Finnish Forest Museum Market Square and Old Market Hall Mechanical Music Museum Midnight Sun on the Top of Kesänki Museum Centre Vapriikki in Tampere Museum Ship Pommern Åland Nature House Villa Elfvik North Karelia Museum Olavinlinna Castle in Savonlinna Old Town of Kristiinankaupunki Parppeinvaara Bardic Village Petola Visitor Centre Pielinen Museum Pikku-Kili – Countryside Experience Yard Plassi – Kalajoki Old Town Puijo Tower Raatteen Portti Winter War Exhibition (WW II) Ranua Wildlife Park Raseborg Castle Ruins Retretti Art Museum Riisitunturi National Park Sammallahdenmäki Unesco World Heritage Site Santa Claus Office Santa Claus’ Main Post Office Santapark Santa´s Resort Särkänniemi Adventure Park Scenic Lighthouse Island – A True Archipelago Experience Science Centre Pilke Sculptress Eva Ryynänen’s Atelier and Paateri Church Serena Water Amusement Park Serlachius Museums Seurasaari Open-air Museum Sibelius Monument Sibelius Museum in Turku Sjundby (Siuntio) Manor Söderfjärden and Meteoria Visitor Centre St. Henry’s Ecumenical Art Chapel St. Lawrence Church in Lohja Stundars Open-Air Museum Summer Island Restaurants in Helsinki Suomenlinna Sea Fortress Tallipiha Stable yards Tampere Spy Museum Temppeliaukio Church (Rock Church) The Aviation Museum of Central Finland The Birthplace of Jean Sibelius The Bomarsund Fortress Åland The Castle of Kastelholm Åland The Coolest Sauna Experience in the World The Finnish Nature Centre Haltia The Gallen-Kallela Museum The Headquarters Museum in Mikkeli The Kvarken Archipelago The National Museum of Finland The Old Church of Petäjävesi (Unesco) The Sámi Cultural Centre SAJOS The Sámi Museum and Nature Centre The Senate Square (Senaatintori) and the Cathedral The Silent People Turku Art Museum Turku Castle Turku Cathedral Turku City Library Tytyri Mine Museum UNESCO World Heritage Site Old Rauma Unknown Helsinki Uspenski Cathedral Verla Mill (Unesco World Heritage) Viikinsaari Recreational Island Wäinö Aaltonen Museum WeeGee Exhibition Centre Yyteri Beach – Finland’s Riviera

Accommodation

7 Bridges Archipelago A la Carte Lapland Oy A. Ahlströn Corporation in Noormarkku Aakenus Lodge in Lapland Accommodation in Pori Area Alapiha Accommodation Arola Wilderness Hotel Art and Design Villas in Anttolanhovi B & B Nestorinranta B and B Lumitähti Bear´s Den Bed and Breakfast Västergård Best Western Apartments Levi Snow White Best Western Hotel Kokkola Best Western Hotels in Rauma Best Western Plus Hotel Haaga Best Western Premier Hotel Katajanokka Boutique Hotel Yöpuu Centro Hotel Cottages at Vestlax Mellangård Cottages on Åland Islands / Viking Line Cumulus Hotel Rauma Destination Lapland Holiday Homes Erittäin Sallainen Eurohostel – Helsinki Family Hotel Liekoranta Finland Cottage Rentals Fiskars Wärdshus Gallery Raekallio Hannunkivi Holiday Village Havsvidden Hotel Åland Hawkhill Nature and Cottages Herrankukkaro – Mama’s Pocket Himos Holiday Accommodation Himos World Accommodation Holiday Center Huhmari Holiday Centre Rauhalahti Holiday Club Katinkulta Holiday Club Salla Holiday Cottages in North Karelia Holiday Cottages Lake Saimaa Holiday Inn Hotel Turku Holiday Village Himmerki Hotel Arkipelag Åland Hotel Astor Hotel Aurora Chalet Hotel Brudhäll Åland Hotel Kakslauttanen /Glass igloos Hotel Kalevala in Kuhmo Hotel Pommern Åland Hotel Rantakalla Hotel Restaurant Alma Hotel Restaurant Vaihmalan Hovi Manor Hotel Seurahuone in Kokkola Hotel Silverskär Åland Hotel Vanajanlinna Hotel Vanha Rauma Hyvärilä Holiday and Youth Centre in Nurmes Ikaalinen Spa Hotel Jokiniemi Holiday Cottages Kalajoki Central Booking Karelia Rowing Tour (Karelia-Soutu) Karlbo Villas Kasnäs Archipelago Spa Kemi SnowCastle/Hotel Kiuasniemi Villas Kultaranta Resort Kuortane Sports Resort Kvarteret Sillen Lainio Snow Village in Ylläs Lehmonkärki Holiday Resort Levi Igloos Golden Crown Levikaira Loikansaari Holiday Cottages Loma-Vietonen in Rovaniemi Manor Hotel and Spa Kyyhkylä Mänttä Club and Art Hotel Messilä Holiday and Ski Centre Metsäkartano Mustio Manor (Svartå Manor) Naantali Spa Hotel Norrby Gård PAN Village Oulanka Pellas Guesthouse Åland Radisson Blu Marina Palace Radisson Blu Royal Hotel Vaasa Ruissalo Spa Sallatunturin tuvat Santa’s Hotel Santa Claus Scandic Hotel Pori Scandic Hotels in Turku Sokos Hotel Bomba Sokos Hotel Kaarle Sokos Hotel Kimmel Joensuu Sokos Hotel Koli Sokos Hotel Tammer Sokos Hotel Vaakuna Joensuu Sokos Hotel Vaakuna Pori Sokos Hotel Vuokatti Sokos Hotels in Jyväskylä Sokos Hotels in Turku Spa Hotel and Cottages Summassaari Spa Hotel Kunnonpaikka Spa Hotel Peurunka Spa Hotel Rantasipi Aulanko Spa Hotel Rantasipi Laajavuori Spa Hotel Rantasipi Tropiclandia Vaasa Spa Hotel Rauhalahti Spa Hotel Sani in Kalajoki Spa Hotel Yyteri Sports Centre Pajulahti Strawberry Manor Hussola Tammipiha Taulu Manor Tertti Manor The Charms of Saimaa Tuulantei Holiday Cottages Utö Havshotel Varjola Guest House Varppi Archipelago Inn Vierumäki Leisure Centre Villa Amanda Villa Felix Villa Takila VL Hotel Vuojoki Mansion Vuokatin Aateli Cottages Westerby Gård Wilderness Hotel Samperi Ylläshumina Hotel with Activities

Events

January: Arctic Lapland Rally January: Ylläs Jazz and Blues April: Helsinki Beer Discovery April: Tampere Biennale June: Midnight Sun Film Festival June: Paavo Nurmi Marathon June: Turku Medieval Market July: Baltic Jazz July: Down by the Laituri July: Ilosaari Rock in Joensuu July: Jyväskylä Festival July: Kimito Island Music Festival July: Kuhmo Chamber Music Festival July: Lieksa Brass Week July: Lohja Tenor Festival July: Pori Jazz Festival July: Ruisrock July: Sastamala Gregoriana July: The Gergiev Festival in Mikkeli July: Tuska, Open Air Metal Festival July: Viking Market Åland August: Ekenäs Summer Concerts August: Korsholm Music Festival August: Neste Oil Rally Finland August: Tampere Theatre Festival August: Turku Music Festival September: Kino Ylläs November: Rovaniemi Grand Christmas Opening December: Santa is on his way December: Turku Christmas City 7 Bridges Archipelago Art Centre Salmela Dance Theatre Hurjaruuth Faces Ethnofestival Finland Ice Marathon Finlandia Hall Helsinki Festival Helsinki Music Centre Kainuu Orienteering Week Keitele Jazz Kokkola Cup Kuhmo Culture Celebrates Winter Kuopio Dance Festival Moomin World and Väski Adventure Island Music Festival Sommelo in Kuhmo Rock, Jazz and other live music Rovaniemi Reindeer Sprint Race Sata-Häme Soi Accordion Festival Savonlinna Opera Festival Show and Dinner Grand Casino Helsinki Tampere Floral Festival Tampere Guitar Festival Tampere Pride The Sámi Cultural Centre SAJOS The Wildlife Vaasa International Nature Film Festival Time of Music Uspenski Cathedral Vaasa Choir Festival WeeGee Exhibition Centre Yukigassen – European Snowball Fight Tournament