Remote Finnish smoke sauna draws visitors from near and far
Few experiences are as deeply relaxing as a traditional Finnish smoke sauna. This one in eastern Finland has loyal guests that arrive by foot, boat and even seaplane.
Finnish sauna culture is bringing people together around the world
One of the biggest international wellness trends is the Finnish sauna, which is booming in the US and the UK. How did Finland’s sauna culture become one of the hottest spaces in the world?
Alvar Aalto’s Finland: Architecture designed for people
Widely regarded as Finland’s most influential architect, Alvar Aalto transformed modernism with a human-centred approach to design. Today, his work is nominated for the UNESCO World Heritage List.
Sandy beaches, windswept pine forests and a lighthouse overlooking the Gulf of Bothnia have long made Hailuoto one of Finland’s most distinctive islands. Now, as a new bridge nears completion, the island is preparing for a transformation.
Tracing the trail of an extinct sea giant, Finnish novelist finds literary success
An extinct sea cow, a museum skeleton and a fascination with scientific history inspired Finnish author Iida Turpeinen’s internationally acclaimed debut novel Beasts of the Sea.
Many early jazz gigs on Finnish soil took place in gritty sailors’ bars. Jazz went on to earn a fervent following. The century-long history of jazz in Finland inspires a cavalcade of special events in 2026.
Nordic noir is a crime fiction genre that thrives on unease: society is broken, and the winter never quite ends. Finnish author Satu Rämö’s bestselling Hildur series, now headed for television, continues the grim tradition while revealing a glimpse of humanity within the darkness.
Finnish fashion through fresh eyes: Emerging designers showcase work in Helsinki
For Helsinki Fashion Week, emerging Finnish designers presented their inventive collections among the historic wooden buildings of the Seurasaari Open-Air Museum.
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