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Historic eastern Finnish monastery still offers solitude and creative energy
Crowds in front of Valamo monastery.
Life & societySociety

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.

Tagged in HistoryNatureSightsSocietyTravel
6 + 3 New Year’s resolutions from ThisisFINLAND
A girl in a red winter coat feeding a cookie to a white reindeer from her mouth.
Life & societyFun

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!

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Into the Finnish wild
Life & societyNature

Into the Finnish wild

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

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Inviting accommodation in Finland
Arts & cultureTravel

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.

Tagged in ArcticFinlandFinnishnessFunHelsinkiNatureThisisFINLAND MagazineTravel
Stopovers in Finland growing in popularity
Business & innovationTravel

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.

Tagged in ArcticFinland 100HelsinkiLaplandTravel
An ice-breaking experience
Business & innovationArctic

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!

Tagged in ArcticEnvironmentInnovationNatureThisisFINLAND MagazineTravelWinter
Meet and greet celebrating Finns in 2017
Life & societyFestivals

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.

Tagged in FestivalsFinlandThisisFINLAND MagazineTravel
Kemi’s Snow Hotel is a world-famous luxury destination
Life & societyWebpick

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.

Tagged in LaplandTravelWebpickWinter

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