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Delivering Finnish design on demand
A ceramic mushroom in a takeaway box on a blue glass table.
Arts & cultureInnovation

Delivering Finnish design on demand

Autumn leaves starting to fall in the Finnish capital are a sure sign that it’s time for Helsinki Design Week. In 2018, you can order design items for immediate delivery as easily as you order food online.

Tagged in ArtDesignHelsinkiInnovationTechnology
Finnish author Linda Liukas teaches kids the poetry of coding
A smiling Linda Liukas surrounded with colourful pillows, computer stickers and children's books.
Business & innovationEducation

Finnish author Linda Liukas teaches kids the poetry of coding

Helping kids bravely embrace technology is the mission of Finland’s pioneering edutech guru Linda Liukas.

Tagged in ArtEducationInnovationLiteratureThisisFINLAND MagazineVideo
Finnish families get into the Flow Festival spirit
Children jumping and dancing.
Life & societyFestivals

Finnish families get into the Flow Festival spirit

Family Sunday represents a literal growth area for Helsinki’s renowned Flow Festival. After all, these little kids are the music fans of tomorrow.

Tagged in ArtFamilyFestivalsMusicSummer
Helsinki’s Amos Rex reaches new heights and new audiences
Conception art of the domes that form the roof over Amos Rex; people taking photos and children playing on the domes.
Arts & cultureMuseums

Helsinki’s Amos Rex reaches new heights and new audiences

Architecturally faithful renovations and additions turn a landmark building in Helsinki into Finland’s newest large-scale cultural attraction.

Tagged in ArchitectureArtHelsinkiMuseums
Leaves grow green all summer in Helsinki, before burst of autumn colour
A green park in the middle of high-rise buildings.
Life & societyHelsinki

Leaves grow green all summer in Helsinki, before burst of autumn colour

Our video follows the Finnish capital from the first days of spring through the white nights and paradisal greenery of summer, concluding when the reds, oranges and yellows make the arrival of autumn visible.

Tagged in FinlandHelsinkiSummerVideoWeather
Who’s who in Finland?
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Arts & cultureSlideshows

Who’s who in Finland?

Test your knowledge of Finnish characters to see if you’re a true fan of Finland.

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Into the Finnish wild
Life & societyNature

Into the Finnish wild

To many, the freedom to roam the countryside is a luxury. In Finland, it is everyone’s right.

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Maija Kauhanen combines modern beats with folklore elements and powerful singing
Arts & cultureWebpick

Maija Kauhanen combines modern beats with folklore elements and powerful singing

In her live shows she invites people to join her musical universe for a while.

Tagged in MusicWebpick
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