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Wetland centre draws nature tourism
Liminka Bay Visitor Centre, wetland reserves, Finland
Life & societyEnvironment

Wetland centre draws nature tourism

Birds and birdwatchers flock north to Finland’s national wetland conservation centre on Liminka Bay.

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Set sail for Suomenlinna off the coast of Helsinki: a quick intro
Suomenlinna Unesco World Heritage Site, Helsinki, Finland
Life & societyTravel

Set sail for Suomenlinna off the coast of Helsinki: a quick intro

Did you know that the island fortress of Suomenlinna near Helsinki receives almost a million visitors each year? Find out more.

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Part 1: My secret gardens
Life & societyVideo

Part 1: My secret gardens

Summer series’ first video follows a garden enthusiast around the city’s rooftops, greenhouses and allotments.

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Part 2: Hip-hop by the sea in Helsinki
Life & societyVideo

Part 2: Hip-hop by the sea in Helsinki

Watch our video about Urban City Camp, where young Helsinkians immerse themselves in hip-hop and street art.

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Sun and surf in the Finnish capital
Hietaniemi Beach, Helsinki, Finland
Life & societySociety

Sun and surf in the Finnish capital

You don’t have to leave Helsinki to find a good beach. Grab your towel and your sunscreen, let’s go!

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Åland treasures maritime memories
Maritime Museum of Åland, Finland
Life & societySociety

Åland treasures maritime memories

The new, improved, swashbuckling Maritime Museum is open in Mariehamn, capital of Finland’s autonomous Åland Islands.

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Pedal power: Helsinki likes bikes
Biking in Helsinki, Finland
Life & societySports

Pedal power: Helsinki likes bikes

It’s healthy, ecological and cheap. Rediscover the benefits of cycling in the Finnish capital as a new bike path opens.

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Go with the flow along the Vantaa River
Vantaa River, Finland
Life & societySlideshows

Go with the flow along the Vantaa River

Slideshow: Explore the picturesque Vantaa River, the perfect place to swim, canoe, fish or cycle, just outside Helsinki.

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