Things to Do

If you want to rest and recharge your batteries in Finland, you’ve come to the right place. But if you are looking for a more active holiday, this is also the perfect destination, whether you opt for every conceivable form of winter sports, cycling, boating, fishing, hiking, art shows and performances, or simply sightseeing.

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	Fennofolk – New Nordic Oddity 11.6.-28.9.2008 Design Museum's main exhibition in the summer of 2008 will be Fennofolk – New Nordic Oddity, an analysis of Finnish culture from a new perspective. The exhibition and its catalogue will offer a broad overview of the fields of Finnish design and culture, dissolving boundaries and assembling the desig ... Read more


	Midnight Magic The sailing season has started for us and soon we will experience the longest day of the year. Read more


	Make Your Own Helsinki Experience! Are you interested in culture or shopping? Travelling with family or friends? With the help of the new portal www.helsinkicard.fi, you can quickly and easily build a programme that suits your interests and companion. Read more


	BizarreOne proves that Helsinki rocks! BizarreOne specializes in short-term incentive travel programmes for foreign visitors to Finland's capital region. We offer unique activities for the young and young-minded who want to experience the real Helsinki the way the locals do. Read more


	Finland at its Best! Summer is the most vibrant period in Finland, and the Finnish love of culture combined with the long, light-filled days and beautiful lakeland and seaside venues provide a unique festival package. Read more


	Top Finnish Bands to Ruisrock - HIM, Nightwish and Apocalyptica Fans of rock music come to Ruissalo every summer to visit the oldest rock festival in the Nordic countries, Ruisrock, held ever since 1969. Ruisrock will be organized on the 4th, 5th and 6th of July at beautiful Ruissalo park in Turku. Read more


	HIM, Kent and The Hives to headline Ankkarock Line-up for Ankkarock 2008 festival, taking place as usual in Korso, Vantaa, on the first weekend of August, Aug 2nd-3rd, is finished for the most part. The festival summer finale will be headlined by the internationally acclaimed love metal band HIM, Scandinavia's most popular rock band Kent (S ... Read more


	Fascinating glass and Finnish Design We welcome you on a nice daytrip by train from Helsinki to Iittala (1.5. - 31.8.2008). In only an hour and a half you will find yourself at the roots of Finnish design. Read more


	Cultural Highlights Helsinki Festival Celebrates 40th Anniversary in 2008. Peruvian Silver Shines at the Sinebrychoff. Read more


	Finland - Discover a Nordic Treasure, Give Finland a Try – at Any Time of the Year Add the Finnish natural environment to a national insistence on comfort and quality and you get a unique and winning combination – at any time of the year. In a world that is acutely aware of the value of natural environment and fresh, unpolluted air, Finland’s attractions are increasingly obvious. Read more


	National Parks with Unique Natural Sights The national parks include many unique natural sights, such as rapids, rift valleys and eskers. Localities with outstanding picturesque scenery or panoramic views have also been selected for preservation. In yet other places the aim has been to preserve landscapes affected by human habitation and by ... Read more


	The Finnish Tourist Board recommends The Finnish Tourist Board recommends following companies, who have proved their customer satisfaction to be on a high level based on regularly conducted QualityNet customer satisfaction surveys. Read more