Finland’s quirky love for saunas
The Finnish sauna is getting a makeover as new venues offer creative takes on the traditional steam bath. Here’s a guide to some pretty awesome saunas.
84.2%
of Finns live in urban areas
Source: UN World Urbanisation Prospects
There’s a hat for that: Finland’s shiny happy “pipo” people
A woolly hat – “pipo” in Finnish – is an essential accessory during the cold Finnish winters, but it can also be trendy. We look at several success stories from the thriving local knitwear industry, including one designer who wears a hat in the summer, too.
3.2 million
Amount of saunas in Finland
Source: Finnish Sauna Society
500,400
Number of summer cottages in Finland
Source: Statistics Finland