In the far north, Siida shows a Sámi view of how nature and culture go together
Hundreds of kilometres above the Arctic Circle, the Siida Sámi Museum and Nature Centre portrays the culture of the Indigenous Sámi people and the diversity of the region’s flora and fauna.
Navigating life sustainably at an archipelago school in Finland
Our video brings you to an island off the southwestern coast of Finland, where schoolkids take a course called Archipelago Knowledge. It maintains local traditions while looking towards a sustainable future.
Live gigs with fewer climate worries: Finland’s music industry has a plan
When you’re out with friends at a concert or festival, you’d probably rather not worry about the event’s greenhouse gas emissions. What if it was carefully planned to minimise emissions, or even certified as carbon-neutral?
Island and mainland: At Helsinki Biennial, art inspires viewers and makes summer linger longer
We jump on a ferry to the lush island of Vallisaari to visit the 2023 Helsinki Biennial and meet a couple of the artists. (Lots more photos in the slideshow at the end of the article.)
Nature is for everyone: Finland adds to accessibility at national parks and nature areas
Recent years have seen numerous improvements in accessibility in the great outdoors at national parks and nature areas. Dozens of accessible trails are available in regions all over Finland.
Natural attraction: Finland’s national parks draw people to popular peaks and hidden gems
The dozens of national parks spread across Finland receive about 3.5 million visitors annually, but the numbers are unevenly distributed. While the quieter parks are farther off the beaten track, that only increases their charm.
