Arts & culture

Eye-catching Helsinki architecture: Exploring more Finnish art nouveau marvels

With camera in hand, we tour the array of photogenic façades and timeless charm on display in Helsinki’s numerous art nouveau buildings.

Arts & culture Webpick

Finnish conductor Esa-Pekka Salonen gets Grammy for recording of Kaija Saariaho’s opera

Finnish conductor Esa-Pekka Salonen received a 2025 Grammy Award for Best Opera Recording, with the San Francisco Symphony Orchestra’s recording of Adriana Mater, a work by the late Finnish composer Kaija Saariaho.

Arts & culture Webpick

Get to know the Finnish contenders for a spot at Eurovision 2025

Six acts are competing to represent Finland in the 2025 Eurovision Song Contest. They range from alt-pop to metalcore.

Number of Unesco World Heritage sites in Finland

Source: Unesco

Arts & culture Festivals

Finnish lightscapes: Festivals light up the night in Finland

Every winter, Finnish cities shine with light festivals showcasing works by both Finnish and international artists. You can see what they’re all about in our video.

Arts & culture Music

Sounds like Finland: Capturing the country’s essence in music

What does a country sound like? Finland set out to answer this question by becoming the first nation in the world to create an official national soundscape. Plug in, press play and experience Finland – no plane ticket required.

500,000

Letters received by Santa every year

Source: Posti

Arts & culture Webpick

Adventure of a lifetime: Director Charlie McDowell films Finnish author Tove Jansson’s Summer Book

When American director Charlie McDowell set out to adapt Tove Jansson’s Summer Book in Finland’s archipelago, both he and the legendary actress Glenn Close found themselves profoundly affected by the untouched nature.

Arts & culture Music

Passing the baton: 3 young star conductors from Finland

A fresh generation of youthful conductors from Finland is wowing audiences and orchestras around the world. Each of them has an individual approach and a love of contemporary music.

Arts & culture Technology

Becoming Alan Wake: The Finnish face of a world-famous video game

When Ilkka Villi arrives at the office in the morning, he promptly suits up in a full-body spandex outfit and gets to work pretending to be an action hero.

53.2 per 100,000 people

Most heavy metal bands per capita in the world

Source: Business Insider

Eye-catching Helsinki architecture: Exploring more Finnish art nouveau marvels

Finnish conductor Esa-Pekka Salonen gets Grammy for recording of Kaija Saariaho’s opera

Get to know the Finnish contenders for a spot at Eurovision 2025

Finnish lightscapes: Festivals light up the night in Finland

Sounds like Finland: Capturing the country’s essence in music

Adventure of a lifetime: Director Charlie McDowell films Finnish author Tove Jansson’s Summer Book

Passing the baton: 3 young star conductors from Finland

Becoming Alan Wake: The Finnish face of a world-famous video game

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