Fun

Go ahead and jump!

Our New Year surprise emoji celebrates Finnish ski-jumping madness and its ex officio representative, the world’s most successful ski jumper ever, Matti Nykänen.

Life & society Finnishness

The headbanger throws his phone away and goes to sauna

This year our Christmas calendar is full of Finnish emotions (is there such a thing?). The first three emojis of the Finland sticker set are here!

Life & society Travel

Finland’s Northern Lights viewfinder

Slideshow: Why would you repeatedly brave the freezing, northern Finnish winter night? To photograph the Northern Lights!

Life & society Sports

Finnish skiers go with the snow flow

Finland’s cross-country skiing tradition remains dynamic, from young urban skiers to crowd-attracting annual races.

Life & society Travel

Travel bloggers discover wintry Finland

A group of leading travel bloggers tour Finland to discover the country’s most exciting activities and cuisine.

Life & society Environment

Smart Finnish nature app acts as a guide

Slideshow and video: Multilingual Finnish app NatureGate makes it easy to identify and learn about plants and animals.

Life & society Cuisine

Finland sings crayfish-party praises

Our American reporter discovers camaraderie and unexpected culinary experiences at traditional crayfish parties.

Life & society Society

Enjoying Midsummer the Finnish way

An American recounts his many colourful memories of Midsummer in Finland, from heavy metal bands to seaside bonfires, and from barbecues to mosquito bites.