The plastic Futuro, unveiled in 1968, became one of Finland’s most unusual exports. Discover the story of a design classic.

Rooted in functionality and accessibility, these creations do more than serve a purpose. They celebrate life’s simple ...

The Finns’ age-old holiday decoration himmeli is more “in” than ever. We take a closer look and talk to a himmeli maker. The himmeli, a traditional Finnish holiday decoration made out of straw, ...

Just say yes: If you want to get to know Finnish culture, don’t be intimidated by the sauna. With our beginner’s guide, there’s nothing to it. You are invited to take off all your clothes and go to a ...

The facts in the infographic are available in text form on this page. From the hum of the motor to the clatter of the tracks, people connect Helsinki’s trams with modern daily life and historical ...

In 1809 Finland was annexed by the Russian Empire and became an autonomous Grand Duchy. Until then Finland had been an integral part of the Swedish realm for more than 600 years. Finland’s destiny was ...

Whether in town or out in the country, Finnish people live side by side with nature. Even the largest cities have natural areas accessible by public transport, and the countryside is never far away, ...

Celebrating its 100th anniversary in 2025, the Finland–Sweden Athletics International is a one-of-a-kind event celebrated each August. It’s a stage for pride, passion and an age-old rivalry between ...

Allotment gardens, also known as community gardens, have a long history in Finland, going back to before the country gained its independence, in 1917. The first Finnish allotment garden still ...

We Who Remain is the first comprehensive exhibition of Sámi art ever shown at the Kiasma Museum of Contemporary Art in Helsinki. The Sámi are the only recognised Indigenous People in the EU area.

The Finnish-Russian border has been redrawn many times during the past. Finland’s eastern border was drawn for the first time between Sweden and Novgorod in 1323 in the Treaty of Nöteborg. It cut ...

Sauna is a huge deal for the Finns, and a favourite topic. An American in Finland recounts sauna highlights and stories. The old Finnish proverb “First build the sauna, then the house” shows how ...