Jumping into lakes, sea and rivers is a shared passion for many Finns. We asked three of them about their love of swimming. They spoke of relaxing, floating, courage and the soft touch of lake water.
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.
Finnish chef Arto Rastas brings Nordic flavours to Cristiano Ronaldo
From northern Finland to Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, Arto Rastas has taken Finnish cuisine far beyond its borders. Football star Cristiano Ronaldo is among those drawn to his clean, ingredient-led approach.
Finnish figure skater Iida Karhunen glides into the spotlight
Iida Karhunen caught viewers’ attention with her Olympic debut in 2026 at age 17. Her precision and composure suggest she will continue to impress. One goal is the 2027 World Championships in Tampere, Finland.
Finnish winter fun: Zooming across a frozen lake on an ice route
Across Finland, ploughed and marked routes on frozen bodies of water turn winter landscapes into public playgrounds. On Lake Tuusula, the atmosphere resembles a festival.
Warm, windproof and Finnish: How Finns dress for the ski tracks
People in Finland love cross-country skiing. But how should you dress for exercising in freezing conditions? We let the skiers share their best advice.
How Finland’s snow storage is shaping the future of skiing
How does Finland manage to open ski slopes long before the first natural snowfalls? The secret lies in storing snow from the previous winter.
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