Life & society Archives

Finnish skaters combine power and grace

Why is synchronised skating so popular in Finland, which regularly wins medals in the sport?

Learning Finnish in the community

Työväenopisto offers students a range of skills at a low cost, with Finnish-language courses a major drawcard.

The essence of summer in Finland

A slideshow of the best shots of our summer photo contest shows the beauty of Finnish nature and the joy of summer activities.

Life & society Slideshows

Sport, speed and sweat in Finnish cities

Finland is famous for success in hockey, javelin and skiing, but urban sports are also popular. Check out our slideshow.

Life & society Cuisine

Finnish autumn brings out the flavours

In autumn, Finns feast on fresh local food. A Helsinki chef explains what’s so special about fall – and shares recipes.

Life & society Society

The art of Finnish cottage life

In Finland, retreating to the summer cottage helps maintain wellbeing by tuning into nature, resting and relaxing.

Life & society

New toolbox for presenting Finland

Planning to give a presentation about Finland for your colleagues, clients, classmates or friends? We offer a presentation toolbox, complete with informative speaking points….

Life & society Environment

To Hell’s Lake and back in Finland

Unlike what its name might imply, Helvetinjärvi (Hell’s Lake) National Park offers peace and a feast for the senses.