Floating Finnish sauna brings people together and boosts wellbeing
Olosauna, a floating public sauna in Oulu, northern Finland, combines river swimming and social spaces. Founder Armi Ruusuvirta plans to expand the concept beyond Finland.
Turning Finnish nature into ink: A peek inside Seed Art Studio
Seed Art Studio founder Rushan Nasretdin turns acorn caps, alder cones and aronia berries into ink. Her workshops offer a new way to connect with Finnish nature through curiosity and experimentation.
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.
Riding whitewater rapids in northern Finland’s summer wilderness
Families and first-time adventurers head to the rapids of Kuusamo, near the Arctic Circle, to experience northern Finland’s rivers beneath the endless summer light.
5 steps to a happier life: How a Finnish designer regained creativity
After experiencing burnout at the height of her career, Finnish designer and educator Emmi Salonen developed a five-step framework to reconnect with creativity, balance and joy. Her approach is now helping people around the world.
Sandy beaches, windswept pine forests and a lighthouse overlooking the Gulf of Bothnia have long made Hailuoto one of Finland’s most distinctive islands. Now, as a new bridge nears completion, the island is preparing for a transformation.
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