Life & society

Constructive conversation: Finnish peace experts build bridges with dialogue

Four Finnish peacemakers share the secrets of their methods for building dialogue, understanding and trust.

Nature photographers find a haven in Kuusamo, northern Finland

With its rugged fells, ancient forests and mirror-like lakes, Kuusamo offers nature photographers a front row seat to the magic of Finland’s wilderness.

Life & society Cuisine

The taste of Finnish nature: Where forest meets fine dining

Fancy getting a taste of Finnish nature? Head to one of these restaurants!

in the Good Country Index

Source: The Good Country Index

Life & society Travel

Discover the charm of Tankar Lighthouse Island, off the Finnish coast

Tankar Lighthouse Island, off the western seaboard of Finland, blends centuries of maritime history with pristine nature, welcoming visitors to explore trails, wildlife and seafaring heritage.

Life & society Sports

Wolves, owls and lions: Why Finland names its national teams after animals

Wolves howl, owls swoop, lions roar – and so do Finnish national sports teams. In Finland, naming your team after a wild animal is part of the game.

Finland ranks first in adult literacy, numeracy and adaptive problem solving

Source: OECD

Life & society Webpick

Finnish-led satellite study shows peatland restoration cools the climate

Aalto University researchers have found that restoring damaged peatlands helps them regain their natural climate-regulating powers within just a decade.

Life & society History

Fly into history along Finland’s south coast, in a vintage DC-3

Join us to see the south coast of Finland from a rare vantage point: the country’s oldest airworthy DC-3 passenger aircraft, offering expansive vistas and a journey back in time.

Life & society Webpick

Helsinki Design Week: Designing happiness in the Finnish capital

Helsinki Design Week fills the city with creativity and big ideas, asking whether design can shape happiness.

in the Sustainable Development Index

Source: Sustainable Development Report