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Camping in Finland – the hidden gem of the Nordics

Finland’s four regions offer plenty of sights and sounds to explore by foot, bike or caravan. Here's your beginner's guide to camping in Finland.

Charming accommodation, cafés and more in Lakeland

Take a tour of some of the best places to eat, drink and sleep around the lakes at the heart of Finland: Lakeland.

Finnish Summer Food

While Finnish winter staples such as hearty stews keep us warm during the cold months, we prefer our summer food to be light, fresh and easy to prepare.

9 "Hot" Summer Cities in Finland

Because of the long, cold winter Finns celebrate their summer very passionately - and for this reason most Finnish towns are especially alive in the summer months from end of May till August.

Fishing in Finland

A tenth of Finland is made up of bodies of water and almost a third of the country’s population fishes in their free time. This may explain why the vast majority of the country’s 500,000 summer cottages have been built beside lakes and ponds.

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Wild Food of Finland

Wild food from Finland is pure, simple, seasonal, slowly and naturally grown.

The 6 Love Spells of Midsummer

Midsummer is celebrated in Finland on the weekend following the 19th of June. The traditions of Midsummer go back hundreds of years. In the olden times, people celebrated the god of weather “Ukko” during Midsummer, hoping for good harvest and fertility.

Moomins, Santa and Angry Birds – activity parks, Finnish style

How about spending a day with the one and only Santa? Or going on a stroll around magical Moominvalley or an adventure in the Angry Birds world? Activity and adventure parks are scattered around Finland, and all have something unique to offer.

Summer

Because of the long, cold winter Finns celebrate their summer very passionately. Some go to music festivals, others are sailing among the coastal islands or enjoying slow life at their summer cottages. For three brief - but oh, so sweet! - months, the temperatures soar high and the sun does not set at all.