Finland

The ferry from Stockholm to Helsinki

Although it’s a couple of hundred miles away, the Finnish capital Helsinki is surprisingly easy to reach from Stockholm –…

Traditional Finnish clothing is about much more than keeping warm through a Nordic winter. With colourful woven fabrics, embroidery and…

Seeing the northern lights is high on the wish list for many winter trips to Scandinavia – and for good…

Like Norse mythology, Finnish mythology is filled with gods, heroes and all kinds of strange and magical creatures. But unlike…

Planning a trip to Helsinki? Then you’ve probably come across the Helsinki Card, the city’s official sightseeing pass. The card…

Summer is one of the best times to explore Northern Europe and Scandinavia. Long daylight hours, mild temperatures and a…

Let’s be real: Scandinavia has a reputation for being the place where travel budgets go to die. Between the legendary…

If you’re looking for a name for your baby boy, why not consider something a little unusual? Maybe something rooted…

You’ve probably heard of Lapland, but do you know where it is? Also, is it even a proper country? And…

Looking for an unusual name for your newborn? Why not check out some Finnish baby girl names? Finland has a…