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The best things in Helsinki are absolutely free
A giganotosaurus skeleton at the Finnish Museum of Natural History.
Life & societyTravel

The best things in Helsinki are absolutely free

On a budget? You can still get the most out of your visit to Helsinki.

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Finnish apps find your way in the world
Cabforce, taxi, Adfore, Tassa, local information, Finnish mobile apps, Helsinki, Finland
Business & innovationTechnology

Finnish apps find your way in the world

We check out Finnish mobile apps that get you a taxi and let you know what you can do at your destination.

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Travelling Finland with a Victorian view
tourism, guidebook, Finland, Imatra, sauna, Through Finland in Carts, Mrs Alec Tweedie, Olavinlinna, Savonlinna, Punkaharju, Helsingfors, Helsinki
Life & societyTravel

Travelling Finland with a Victorian view

We revisit the Finnish adventures of British author Mrs Alec Tweedie, whose book from the 1890s is now available online.

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How to survive winter in Finland and enjoy it
Three children climbing and playing in a huge pile of snow.
Life & societySociety

How to survive winter in Finland and enjoy it

Life is about enjoying yourself, not just surviving, and this goes for Finland in winter as well. Coffee, clothing and snow play key roles.

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Summer adventure in Helsinki
Life & societyVideo

Summer adventure in Helsinki

See summer life in Helsinki with a local guide on our whirlwind video tour. (Photo: Niklas Sjöblom/Taivasalla)

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Lonely lighthouse in Gulf of Finland gets new lease on life
Söderskär Lighthouse, Finland
Life & societySlideshows

Lonely lighthouse in Gulf of Finland gets new lease on life

Slideshow: Two hours by ferry from Helsinki, Söderskär offers scenic seascapes, wildlife and a 150-year-old lighthouse.

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Part 4: The boating life in the Finnish capital
Life & societyVideo

Part 4: The boating life in the Finnish capital

Explore summer in Helsinki. Our summer video series: a look at life in the capital during the brightest time of the year.

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Set sail for Suomenlinna off the coast of Helsinki: a quick intro
Suomenlinna Unesco World Heritage Site, Helsinki, Finland
Life & societyTravel

Set sail for Suomenlinna off the coast of Helsinki: a quick intro

Did you know that the island fortress of Suomenlinna near Helsinki receives almost a million visitors each year? Find out more.

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