Creating architecture and art from ice and snow in the Finnish far north
A rare, fascinating kind of construction expertise is on display in the wintery landscape of Finnish Lapland. We head north for a look at buildings made out of snow and ice.
In the northern Finnish wilderness, home is where the hut is
While exploring Finland’s outback, hikers, cyclists, skiers and snowshoers can find shelter in a remarkable network of basic trailside accommodations, a tradition that stretches back centuries.
North of the Arctic Circle, Finland’s 41st national park helps preserve wilderness and natural splendour
With a vast landscape of peaks, lakes, forests, ridges and gorges, Salla National Park offers visitors summer and winter activities ranging from hiking and biking to skiing and snowshoeing. It’s also easy to find peace and quiet.
Amid preparations at home in Finland, Santa says Christmas deliveries will go ahead
Approaching the end of another year filled with coronavirus concerns and travel restrictions, Santa Claus wants everyone to know that he will not be deterred from delivering presents to the world’s children.
The story of Flatlight Creative House began with skateboarding in the early 2000s, as the company founder Miikka Niemi rolled behind his friends with a VHS camera on his shoulder.
Kemi’s Snow Hotel is a world-famous luxury destination
The Snow Hotel in the northern Finnish city of Kemi is made entirely of snow and ice.
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