Savonlinna is the place to come if you want to delve deeper into the reasoning behind Finland’s nickname as the ‘Land of a Thousand Lakes’. It spans two islands between the lakes of ...

Built in 1906, Rajaportti Sauna in Pispala, Tampere, is the oldest public sauna in Finland. “It’s like a little piece of heaven on earth,” says sauna guide Alex Lembke whose job is to heat it every ...

Even though much of Europe is off-limits to wild campers, there are pockets of solitude where you’ll find magnificent ...

Finland's urban centres often offer more job opportunities, cultural activities and convenience, while rural areas tend to provide peace, space, and closer proximity to nature. Which one do you prefer ...

Finland is one of the world’s most literate ... And of course, it’s a great place to read: the top floor (dubbed “book heaven”) has floor-to-ceiling windows, set off by low, white aluminum ...

The annual list of the world's happiest countries is once again headlined by Finland as the happiest country in the world for ...

With Finland's place as the happiest country in the world firmly cemented, we set off on a quest to find the best place to live in the world's most contented nation. Our call-out for nominations ...

Finland has much to offer in terms of services, quality of life and work-life balance. Finnish society is built on the Nordic welfare state model. It is characterised ...

as well as earthquakes and collapses that have taken place in mines. Roughly 50 natural earthquakes are observed in one year. In recent years, the number has increased, particularly due to earthquake ...