Travel stories
Active winter Helsinki
Keep active and fit during the Finnish winter with ice skating, ice swimming, Nordic walking and even bicycling.
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Travelling Finland with a Victorian view
We revisit the Finnish adventures of British author Mrs Alec Tweedie, whose book from the 1890s is now available online.
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Chasing the Northern Lights across Finnish Lapland
Andy Keen criss-crosses northern Finland in pursuit of the Northern Lights. We go along for the ride.
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Friendly Russian invasion in Finland
The Finnish tourism industry is welcoming a wave of Russians, who now represent the largest tourist group in Finland.
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Lonely lighthouse gets new lease on life
Slideshow: Two hours by ferry from Helsinki, Söderskär offers scenic seascapes, wildlife and a 150-year-old lighthouse.
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Set sail for Suomenlinna: a quick intro
Did you know that the island fortress Suomenlinna near Helsinki receives 600,000 visitors each year? Find out more.
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Art apart: Top 8 capital-area home museums
Around Helsinki, homes of historically prominent artists and other cultural figures offer art and scenic settings.
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Close encounters with the mighty moose
We visit a Finnish farm where you can pet and feed moose, and then eat a tasty meal of moose meat as well.
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Summer adventure in Helsinki
See summer life in Helsinki with a local guide on our whirlwind video tour. (Photo: Niklas Sjöblom/Taivasalla)
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Helsinki brings on the brunch
What could be better than brunch? We tour the capital's best brunch locations, from the traditional to the edgy.
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Great design and great dining in Fiskars
Fiskars, home village of the iconic orange-handled scissors, forms a mecca of design, art and good food.
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Allegro speeds up Saint Petersburg line
The new, high-speed train Allegro cuts more than two hours off travel time between Helsinki and the former city of the tsars.
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Roughing it in exotic Finland
The co-author of a new guide to Finland tells how the book was made, drops travel tips and reveals what’s best about the Finns.
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See Helsinki with a spring in your step
Personalised jogging and Nordic walking tours give busy visitors a fresh view of the city – and some healthy exercise.
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Picture-perfect Porvoo
It's worth seeing what lies beyond Helsinki. Porvoo, the second-oldest town in Finland, charms visitors with its historical treasures, design shops, fashion and fine dining.
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Three gateways to the Lapland legacy
A favourite among tourists and Finns: Get into this exotic region’s vast wilderness, unique culture and rich history.
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Wilderness on the water
The future looks bright for wildlife and ecotourism in southwestern Finland's Archipelago National Park after certification by PAN Parks.
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Night hiking in the Land of the Midnight Sun
A late-night climb to the scenic summit of Luosto Fell, 100 kilometres north of the Arctic Circle in Finnish Lapland, is a great way to experience the phenomenon of the midnight sun.
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Finland for the birds
Red-flanked bluetails, hawk owls and black woodpeckers are among Finland's feathered attractions for bird-loving tourists.
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Riding the new ferry to St Petersburg
This summer a new, much-anticipated, visa-free ferry route runs between Helsinki and St Petersburg.
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Capital shopping with a social conscience
Eco-friendly, ethical clothing and design items abound in Helsinki.
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Saimaa Canal links two Karelias
Fresh air, forest scenery, sea views, nostalgia and good company: No visa is required when you take a Saimaa Canal cruise over the Russian border to the former Finnish city of Vyborg.
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Maritime culture thrives in Kotka
The story of how a 1930s racing yacht was saved and beautifully restored forms the focal point for a cluster of new museums and cultural centres in Kotka's old harbour area.
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Japan: Big in Helsinki
The Japanese and the Finns have a great deal in common, including design aesthetics and enthusiasm for karaoke.
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Helsinki’s best bars cater to every crowd
Party point of view: We take you to the best bars and nightclubs in the Finnish capital.
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The best things in Helsinki are absolutely free
On a budget? You can still get the most out of your visit to Helsinki.
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Helsinki: A veritable mini-metropolis
The Finnish capital is small enough to lack big-city stress, yet cosmopolitan enough to offer a large selection of dining and shopping.
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I left my heart in Lapland
A city girl lands in Lapland and is surprised to find that she loves the wilderness and the midnight sun.
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The travelling fisherman's Finland
With its unspoiled wilderness and tens of thousands of lakes, Finland forms a natural destination for fishing enthusiasts.
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Winter paradise between day and night
A Canadian journalist discovers new hues of light and dark while on a ski trip in Lapland.
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Medieval castles
Olavinlinna, site of the Savonlinna Opera Festival, is Finland's most famous medieval castle, but others are hidden away across the country.
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A border that once divided now unites
Russia and Finland cooperate to maintain their 1,340-kilometre border, which about seven million people cross each year.
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Current Affairs
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