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How to do Juhannus – the celebration of midsummer in Helsinki 2024

What is Juhannus? Juhannus started from the pagan midsummer festivals which focused...

16.06.2024

Helsinki for Families with Children

What to do in Helsinki for families with children.

28.12.2021

Finnish inventions

Finnish people are an innovative nation, and there are some interesting creations originally developed by Finns.

16.10.2021

What is Sauna – the Cornerstone of Finnish Culture?

Sauna is an important cornerstone in the Finnish culture. They do exist in other cultures too, however in Finland they are part of our national culture and it is estimated that there are more than two million saunas in Finland - which for the population of roughly five and half million is quite many.

14.07.2021

Finnish Sport Specialities

As an innovative - and a bit crazy - nation we have invented some of our own interesting “sports” that are equally unique and fun! Also inventing a new sport opens up a possibility to gain world champion status in it. 

06.05.2024

Vappu in Finland – What is it?

After a long winter, the rays of sunshine start to lure the...

28.04.2024

After Helsinki tour – Hints and routes for independent exploration

Hints and routes for independent exploration.

11.04.2023

Alternative Helsinki

Helsinki hints for an independent exploration. Maybe after a tour in the...

03.04.2023

Traditional Finnish restaurants, cafes and conditories

Market Hall – Since 1889, the old market hall has served all...

28.02.2022