Featuring Finland has practical information about travelling to Finland, travel guides for different regions of Finland, and feature articles about the most exciting experiences in Finland.| Featuring Finland
Fishing is allowed almost everywhere in Finland. In this article we explain about Finnish fish species, fishing permits and equipment.| Featuring Finland
Helsinki may not scream “shopping paradise” at first glance, but look closer and you’ll find a city full of original design, sustainable fashion, vintage treasures—and surprisingly good luxury deals (yes, really). This is a place where you can pick up a handcrafted wooden cup, a Marimekko dress at outlet prices, or even a Louis Vuitton […] The post Shopping in Helsinki – From Nordic Cool to Vintage Finds appeared first on Featuring Finland.| Featuring Finland
Helsinki isn’t a city that shouts. It doesn’t dazzle with size, and it won’t try to impress you with grand gestures. Instead, it whispers its charm—through sea breezes, clean design, wild nature, and the quiet confidence of a city that knows exactly who it is. Perched between east and west, Helsinki is a little bit […] The post Helsinki Travel Guide – What to See, Do, and Know appeared first on Featuring Finland.| Featuring Finland
Just north of Helsinki lies Lake Tuusulanjärvi, one of Finland’s most culturally significant places. In the early 1900s, many of Finland’s Golden Age artists found their peace and inspiration here. Among them were composer Jean Sibelius and painter Pekka Halonen – both drawn by the natural beauty and the convenience of the railway from Järvenpää […] The post Visit Ainola – The Home of Jean Sibelius appeared first on Featuring Finland.| Featuring Finland
Is there a more invisible art form than the statue? Once it’s in place, people walk past it daily without so much as a glance, even if it’s a masterpiece in bronze. Statues blend into the scenery so well, they practically turn into pigeons’ furniture. And yet, many of them were a huge deal when […] The post 5 Must-See Statues in Helsinki – From National Heroes to Granite Giants appeared first on Featuring Finland.| Featuring Finland
Strolling through the charming wooden alleys of Ekenäs’ Old Town (also sometimes referred with its Finnish language name Tammisaari), it’s easy to be swept into a slower, old-timey rhythm — for better or worse. Here you can walk in the footsteps of artist Helene Schjerfbeck or marvel at the odd remnants of historical punishment. Ekenäs’ […] The post Ekenäs – Discover Finland’s Most Unapologetically Cute Wooden Town appeared first on Featuring Finland.| Featuring Finland
Let’s keep this simple: Old Rauma is utterly charming. It’s not just one of Finland’s UNESCO World Heritage Sites — it’s in a league of its own. Old Rauma is the largest preserved wooden town in the Nordics and a rare gem by global standards. Situated on the West Coast of Finland, it’s recognized by […] The post Old Rauma – Explore Finland’s Best-Preserved Wooden Town appeared first on Featuring Finland.| Featuring Finland
Everyone knows Porvoo, the famously photogenic wooden town near Helsinki. But here’s a well-kept secret: there’s another one just down the coast. Loviisa is smaller, quieter, and, dare we say, even more charming — and miraculously free of selfie sticks. What you’ll find instead: wide streets lined with colorful 19th-century wooden houses, cobbled corners that […] The post Loviisa – A Secret Worth Sharing appeared first on Featuring Finland.| Featuring Finland
Before there were hashtags or high-res drone shots of Lapland, Akseli Gallen-Kallela—the artist who gave Finland its visual mythos. He painted our heroes, our lakes, our long silences. Born in 1865 and originally named Axel Waldemar Gallén (he Finnicized it later—very in vogue at the time), he was one of those rare types who could […] The post Akseli Gallen-Kallela – The Man Who Painted Finland’s Soul appeared first on Featuring Finland.| Featuring Finland
Carl Gustaf Emil Mannerheim was no ordinary statesman. He rode on horseback across Asia, drank tea from a silver tray, and preferred to sleep in a field bed. Surprisingly, Finland offers many places where you can follow in his footsteps – from the grand halls of his childhood home to the Marshal’s personal railway carriage. […] The post Mannerheim Sites to Visit in Finland appeared first on Featuring Finland.| Featuring Finland
A short and not too serious introduction to the Kalevala—Finland’s national epic of magic, mythology, and moody heroes.| Featuring Finland
Finland has four distinctive seasons. In this article we recommend the most interesting travel destinations in Finland for each month.| Featuring Finland
Finland is packed with lakeside cottages, but what are they like? Read about sauna, barbeque, fishing and other summer cottage activities.| Featuring Finland
In this article we introduce 4 best road trips in Finland and give practical information and tips for driving a rental car in Finland.| Featuring Finland
I feel like I’ve stepped into another time, a fairy-tale place. The houses are wooden and colorful, the streets cobbled. Each house is unique, yet they all form a harmonious whole. Many houses even have their own names, attached to the wall with old-fashioned signs. I stop to take a picture of one particularly beautiful […]| Featuring Finland
Such is a perfect day in the Finnish archipelago. You hop on a bike and pedal along the scenic archipelago road. The sea sparkles beside you until the road briefly dives into the shade of the forest. You stop to look at a mystical, ancient stone circle and enjoy a coffee at a farmhouse café. […]| Featuring Finland
Finland has 187 000 lakes and Lakeland region covers a vast area across central Finland. Read tips for road trips and cottage life in Finland.| Featuring Finland
The north part of Finland, Lapland, is an epic outdoor destination. Lapland is known for northern lights, reindeer and rugged landscapes.| Featuring Finland
Guide to Lapland in winter: when to go, what to wear, where to stay? What are the best winter activities in Lapland? Find out here!| Featuring Finland
Guide to Rovaniemi, where you can find all of Lapland's top experiences: Santa Claus, northern lights, husky safaris, snowmobiles and saunas.| Featuring Finland
Eastern Finland is a remote region with thrilling experiences: bear watching, camping, fishing, war history and Karelian culture.| Featuring Finland
Introduction to 3 most legendary multi-day treks in Finland and practical information about trekking in Finnish national parks.| Featuring Finland
Introduction to the best short hiking trails in Finland. It takes only a few hours to hike these routes, and most are suitable for kids, too.| Featuring Finland
Here you can find an introduction to 10 best national parks in Finland. Hiking and camping in Finland is safe and completely free.| Featuring Finland
Finland is one of the best places in the world to watch northern predators: bear, wolf and wolverine. Read tips to bear safaris in Finland.| Featuring Finland
One of the best road trips in Finland is the 250 kilometers long ring road, Archipelago Trail, near Turku. Read our tips for the route!| Featuring Finland