5 Finnish saunas that show there’s a sauna for every taste
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5 Finnish saunas that show there’s a sauna for every taste

There are over three million saunas in Finland – in theory, enough for everyone in Finland to have a sauna at the exact same time! While most of them are privately owned, public sauna culture is also thriving, with a staggering variety of options available. Here are a few outstanding picks if you’re looking to experience the real deal.

Finnish American designer Ervin Latimer creates inclusive fashion
Life & societyFashion

Finnish American designer Ervin Latimer creates inclusive fashion

Finnish American designer Ervin Latimer believes that fashion needs to change, not people. He designs for a variety of bodies and genders. Latimer’s uncompromising design philosophy has made waves at renowned events such as Copenhagen Fashion Week and Pitti Uomo.

Eight years in a row: Finland remains in first place in World Happiness Report – other Nordics in top 7
Life & societyFinnishness

Eight years in a row: Finland remains in first place in World Happiness Report – other Nordics in top 7

We’re happy to note that Finland has been the happiest country on the planet since 2018, according to the World Happiness Report. How does Finland’s “infrastructure of happiness” help happiness happen?

84.7%

of Finns live in urban areas

Source: Statistics Finland

3.3 million

Amount of saunas in Finland

Source: Unesco

Made in Finland: Meet the designer of the iconic Snowflake reflector, which popularised a life-saving innovation
Business & innovationInnovation

Made in Finland: Meet the designer of the iconic Snowflake reflector, which popularised a life-saving innovation

Kalervo Elias Suomela merged form, function and fashion in the classic Snowflake pedestrian reflector. That’s how his story became intertwined with one of Finland’s most successful and beneficial inventions.

495,145

Number of summer cottages in Finland

Source: Statistics Finland