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Historic eastern Finnish monastery still offers solitude and creative energy

Travellers and believers seek out Valamo Monastery in eastern Finland for prayer, solitude and creative inspiration. More than 110,000 people visit each year.

Life & society Fun

6 + 3 New Year’s resolutions from ThisisFINLAND

Bored with the same old New Year’s resolutions? We’ve compiled a list of new and manageable resolutions for next year!

Life & society Nature

Into the Finnish wild

To many, the freedom to roam the countryside is a luxury. In Finland, it is everyone’s right.

5,710,340

Number of overnight stays by foreigners annually

Source: Statistics Finland

Arts & culture Travel

Inviting accommodation in Finland

This selection of hotel accommodation ranges from Finland’s southernmost shores all the way to Finnish Lapland in the north, with something for every season.

Business & innovation Travel

Stopovers in Finland growing in popularity

When you pass through Helsinki Airport on a trip, it’s easy and convenient to experience what Finland has to offer.

700,000

Amount of trips Finns make to Lapland each year

Source: Statistics Finland

Business & innovation Arctic

An ice-breaking experience

Icebreakers are a great showpiece of Finland’s Arctic know-how. Take a cruise with icebreaker Sampo and try floating in the icy sea – an ice-breaking experience not to forget!

Life & society Festivals

Meet and greet celebrating Finns in 2017

Sweat, tech, energy and food are on the agenda when Finland celebrates its centenary with events around the world. Pick one and meet and greet the Finns and their country.

Life & society Webpick

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.