Finland Archives

Turku Castle has stood through 700 years of Finnish history

Turku Castle has survived fire, war, decay and prison bars to become a symbol of Finnish history and identity.

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.

Business & innovation Business

How Finland’s west coast became a global boatbuilding hub

From bespoke superyachts to rugged rescue vessels, towns on Finland’s west coast build boats for demanding conditions.

Life & society Traditions

Why Finnish children dress up as witches at Easter

At Eastertime in Finland, you might find a little witch at your front door, offering a traditional blessing. In return, they hope for a few sweets.

Life & society Children

Finnish city of Vaasa enjoys Unicef recognition for child-friendly urban life

Unicef has recognised Vaasa, a city on Finland’s west coast, as a Child-Friendly Municipality, for taking into account the views of children and young people in planning and decision-making.

Life & society Finnishness

9 years and counting: Finland is first in the World Happiness Report

The World Happiness Report singles out Finland as the happiest country in the world in 2026, for the ninth year running. To celebrate, we seek out people named Onni (Happiness) to ask what makes them happy (see video).

Arts & culture Literature

Looking at life, photos and Finnish happiness after four decades in Finland

Tim Bird’s new book, Happy Land, reflects a life of observing, photographing and finding contentment in Finland. It holds some wisdom for more recent arrivals, too.

Life & society Travel

Regenerative tourism in Finland gives travel a deeper meaning

Shovelling snow to save endangered seal pups might not be everyone’s idea of a holiday. But for some travellers in Finland, it’s exactly the kind of meaningful experience they’re looking for.

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