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Steel, glass, wood and Kalevala spirit
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Steel, glass, wood and Kalevala spirit

New building on Seurasaari in Helsinki: An American-led team uses architecture to explore Finland’s national epic.

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See Helsinki with a spring in your step
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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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Finland’s most uplifting scenery
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Finland’s most uplifting scenery

Kvarken Archipelago: Thousands of islands are gradually emerging from the sea off Finland’s west coast – and Unesco has noticed.

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Picture-perfect Porvoo beckons in southern Finland
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Picture-perfect Porvoo beckons in southern Finland

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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Highly valued Helsinki
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Highly valued Helsinki

It’s official: Helsinki places fifth on Monocle magazine’s Most Liveable Cities Index – for the third year in a row.

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The nature of Helsinki
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The nature of Helsinki

Our photos show that you don’t have to leave the Finnish capital to find greenery and peaceful scenery.

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Inspiring children to play music
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Inspiring children to play music

Violinists and fiddlers: Mauno Järvelä’s students bring a special energy to the stage every summer at the Kaustinen Folk Music Festival.

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