Discovering Finland
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Guide to Finnish tourism
Opening on 15th December, one of the largest snow and ice hotels in the world, Arctic SnowHotel invites guests to spend the night surrounded by stunning snow & ice art, dine in one of their three restaurants, or experience the Snow Sauna & Ice Restaurant:
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November 11, 2025 at 8:59 AM
Opening on 15th December, one of the largest snow and ice hotels in the world, Arctic SnowHotel invites guests to spend the night surrounded by stunning snow & ice art, dine in one of their three restaurants, or experience the Snow Sauna & Ice Restaurant:
www.discoveringfinland.com/destination/...
www.discoveringfinland.com/destination/...
On Sunday November 16th, the Viva Vox Chamber Choir perform Dvořák's Requiem in Helsinki Cathedral, accompanied by the Cathedral Chamber Orchestra:
www.kamarikuorovivavox.fi/tapahtumat/d...
www.kamarikuorovivavox.fi/tapahtumat/d...
November 11, 2025 at 8:29 AM
On Sunday November 16th, the Viva Vox Chamber Choir perform Dvořák's Requiem in Helsinki Cathedral, accompanied by the Cathedral Chamber Orchestra:
www.kamarikuorovivavox.fi/tapahtumat/d...
www.kamarikuorovivavox.fi/tapahtumat/d...
Since 2017, the Polar Night Light Festival has transformed the dark Arctic polar nights of Ruka-Kuusamo into a magical celebration of light. The festival runs from January 9 to February 2, 2026:
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Learn more about Kuusamo and Ruka:
www.discoveringfinland.com/finnish-lapl...
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Learn more about Kuusamo and Ruka:
www.discoveringfinland.com/finnish-lapl...
The World’s Northernmost Light Festival, awarded ski resort and the magical northern lights invite you and your family to visit Ruka-Kuusamo, Lapland, Finland this winter - Oulu2026
Ruka-Kuusamo in Finnish Lapland is a dream destination for anyone seeking peace, enjoyment, and extraordinary winter experiences. The region on the Arctic Circle offers one of the longest snow seasons...
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November 11, 2025 at 7:51 AM
Since 2017, the Polar Night Light Festival has transformed the dark Arctic polar nights of Ruka-Kuusamo into a magical celebration of light. The festival runs from January 9 to February 2, 2026:
oulu2026.eu/en/the-world...
Learn more about Kuusamo and Ruka:
www.discoveringfinland.com/finnish-lapl...
oulu2026.eu/en/the-world...
Learn more about Kuusamo and Ruka:
www.discoveringfinland.com/finnish-lapl...
Of all the many choices of accommodation in Finland, perhaps the most exotic are those where visitors can spend a night in a room fashioned from snow and ice; or in the more luxurious, and warmer, glass igloos available in so many new igloo villages:
www.discoveringfinland.com/blog/snow-ho...
www.discoveringfinland.com/blog/snow-ho...
November 10, 2025 at 1:21 PM
Of all the many choices of accommodation in Finland, perhaps the most exotic are those where visitors can spend a night in a room fashioned from snow and ice; or in the more luxurious, and warmer, glass igloos available in so many new igloo villages:
www.discoveringfinland.com/blog/snow-ho...
www.discoveringfinland.com/blog/snow-ho...
Starting a new week with a Monday mix of misty morning magic shots taken around Finland.
Photos shared on IG by sastromala, rajasuokasper, niiloi, and riikkanniinam:
www.instagram.com/p/DQ30W6GjDsf/
Photos shared on IG by sastromala, rajasuokasper, niiloi, and riikkanniinam:
www.instagram.com/p/DQ30W6GjDsf/
November 10, 2025 at 10:16 AM
Starting a new week with a Monday mix of misty morning magic shots taken around Finland.
Photos shared on IG by sastromala, rajasuokasper, niiloi, and riikkanniinam:
www.instagram.com/p/DQ30W6GjDsf/
Photos shared on IG by sastromala, rajasuokasper, niiloi, and riikkanniinam:
www.instagram.com/p/DQ30W6GjDsf/
Kuusamo, and the nearby Ruka Ski Resort, are well known around the world. Whether you are a sports enthusiast or someone who enjoys the beauty of pristine natural landscapes, there are an abundance of activities & experiences to choose from in this snowy arctic wilderness:
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Discovering Lapland: Winter magic in Ruka - Kuusamo
YouTube video by Discovering Finland
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November 10, 2025 at 9:45 AM
Kuusamo, and the nearby Ruka Ski Resort, are well known around the world. Whether you are a sports enthusiast or someone who enjoys the beauty of pristine natural landscapes, there are an abundance of activities & experiences to choose from in this snowy arctic wilderness:
youtu.be/4VD-dZYk6kI?...
youtu.be/4VD-dZYk6kI?...
The Olympic year of slalom kicks off in Levi Ski Resort from November 14th to 16th, when the world’s best female and male slalom skiers will compete for the first World Cup points of the season:
www.worldcuplevi.com
Discover the magic of winter in Levi:
www.discoveringfinland.com/blog/winter-...
www.worldcuplevi.com
Discover the magic of winter in Levi:
www.discoveringfinland.com/blog/winter-...
November 10, 2025 at 9:08 AM
The Olympic year of slalom kicks off in Levi Ski Resort from November 14th to 16th, when the world’s best female and male slalom skiers will compete for the first World Cup points of the season:
www.worldcuplevi.com
Discover the magic of winter in Levi:
www.discoveringfinland.com/blog/winter-...
www.worldcuplevi.com
Discover the magic of winter in Levi:
www.discoveringfinland.com/blog/winter-...
Coming soon, the Lumo Light Festival Oulu will run from November 21st to 23rd, the artwork route spreading to the islands surrounding Oulu's city centre:
lumo.ouka.fi/en/
Learn more about Oulu, European Capital of Culture 20266
www.discoveringfinland.com/west-coast/o...
lumo.ouka.fi/en/
Learn more about Oulu, European Capital of Culture 20266
www.discoveringfinland.com/west-coast/o...
November 10, 2025 at 8:45 AM
Coming soon, the Lumo Light Festival Oulu will run from November 21st to 23rd, the artwork route spreading to the islands surrounding Oulu's city centre:
lumo.ouka.fi/en/
Learn more about Oulu, European Capital of Culture 20266
www.discoveringfinland.com/west-coast/o...
lumo.ouka.fi/en/
Learn more about Oulu, European Capital of Culture 20266
www.discoveringfinland.com/west-coast/o...
Hyvää isänpäivää! Glad fars dag! As Finland celebrates Fathers' Day, our Sunday selection is a set of stunning Milky Way shots taken all around Finland.
Two photos from a set of ten, shared on IG by thomaswinge_photos and photosamua:
www.instagram.com/p/DQ1cEV5jPux/
Two photos from a set of ten, shared on IG by thomaswinge_photos and photosamua:
www.instagram.com/p/DQ1cEV5jPux/
November 9, 2025 at 12:07 PM
Hyvää isänpäivää! Glad fars dag! As Finland celebrates Fathers' Day, our Sunday selection is a set of stunning Milky Way shots taken all around Finland.
Two photos from a set of ten, shared on IG by thomaswinge_photos and photosamua:
www.instagram.com/p/DQ1cEV5jPux/
Two photos from a set of ten, shared on IG by thomaswinge_photos and photosamua:
www.instagram.com/p/DQ1cEV5jPux/
A sample of aurora shots from a gallery that brings together the most striking weather images sent in by viewers and featured in Yle's TV news and weather broadcasts during October:
yle.fi/a/74-20192981
A guide to seeing the Northern Lights in Finland:
www.discoveringfinland.com/about-finlan...
yle.fi/a/74-20192981
A guide to seeing the Northern Lights in Finland:
www.discoveringfinland.com/about-finlan...
November 9, 2025 at 11:00 AM
A sample of aurora shots from a gallery that brings together the most striking weather images sent in by viewers and featured in Yle's TV news and weather broadcasts during October:
yle.fi/a/74-20192981
A guide to seeing the Northern Lights in Finland:
www.discoveringfinland.com/about-finlan...
yle.fi/a/74-20192981
A guide to seeing the Northern Lights in Finland:
www.discoveringfinland.com/about-finlan...
Hyvää isänpäivää! Glad fars dag! Happy Father’s Day! Today the flags fly in Finland to celebrate Father's Day. It has been an official flag day since 2019.
November 9, 2025 at 9:04 AM
Hyvää isänpäivää! Glad fars dag! Happy Father’s Day! Today the flags fly in Finland to celebrate Father's Day. It has been an official flag day since 2019.
A small selection of aurora borealis shots shared recently on IG by PolarStarTravel, valotomi, porofra82, and wildaboutlapland:
tinyurl.com/2f9y8tvx
The Great Show in the Skies: The Northern Lights – Where and when to best see them in Finland:
www.discoveringfinland.com/blog/the-nor...
tinyurl.com/2f9y8tvx
The Great Show in the Skies: The Northern Lights – Where and when to best see them in Finland:
www.discoveringfinland.com/blog/the-nor...
November 8, 2025 at 1:34 PM
A small selection of aurora borealis shots shared recently on IG by PolarStarTravel, valotomi, porofra82, and wildaboutlapland:
tinyurl.com/2f9y8tvx
The Great Show in the Skies: The Northern Lights – Where and when to best see them in Finland:
www.discoveringfinland.com/blog/the-nor...
tinyurl.com/2f9y8tvx
The Great Show in the Skies: The Northern Lights – Where and when to best see them in Finland:
www.discoveringfinland.com/blog/the-nor...
Our Saturday afternoon selection is a set of atmospheric, moody, and at times pretty-pastel sunsets and sunrises, taken around Finland.
Photos shared on IG by rajasuokasper, mikkosantasalo, sirpa_kiviharju, and tildapixx:
www.instagram.com/p/DQy-mdDjAwm/
Photos shared on IG by rajasuokasper, mikkosantasalo, sirpa_kiviharju, and tildapixx:
www.instagram.com/p/DQy-mdDjAwm/
November 8, 2025 at 1:10 PM
Our Saturday afternoon selection is a set of atmospheric, moody, and at times pretty-pastel sunsets and sunrises, taken around Finland.
Photos shared on IG by rajasuokasper, mikkosantasalo, sirpa_kiviharju, and tildapixx:
www.instagram.com/p/DQy-mdDjAwm/
Photos shared on IG by rajasuokasper, mikkosantasalo, sirpa_kiviharju, and tildapixx:
www.instagram.com/p/DQy-mdDjAwm/
Taking over the Cable Factory's Merikaapelihalli Hall this weekend, FunDesign Christmas Market is a unique design fair where over 150 talented artists and designers sell their products and host workshops:
fundesign.fi/markets/fund...
fundesign.fi/markets/fund...
November 8, 2025 at 11:21 AM
Taking over the Cable Factory's Merikaapelihalli Hall this weekend, FunDesign Christmas Market is a unique design fair where over 150 talented artists and designers sell their products and host workshops:
fundesign.fi/markets/fund...
fundesign.fi/markets/fund...
The National Gallery of Finland celebrates Eero Järnefelt's birthday today with an online gallery of his work:
tinyurl.com/mr6zxvzy
Learn more about the Ateneum Museum in Helsinki, home to much of the National Gallery's collection:
www.discoveringfinland.com/blog/ateneum...
tinyurl.com/mr6zxvzy
Learn more about the Ateneum Museum in Helsinki, home to much of the National Gallery's collection:
www.discoveringfinland.com/blog/ateneum...
November 8, 2025 at 10:31 AM
The National Gallery of Finland celebrates Eero Järnefelt's birthday today with an online gallery of his work:
tinyurl.com/mr6zxvzy
Learn more about the Ateneum Museum in Helsinki, home to much of the National Gallery's collection:
www.discoveringfinland.com/blog/ateneum...
tinyurl.com/mr6zxvzy
Learn more about the Ateneum Museum in Helsinki, home to much of the National Gallery's collection:
www.discoveringfinland.com/blog/ateneum...
Tonight in Turku Cathedral, the Musicians of the King’s Road perform Jacobus Clemens non Papa's "Requiem", under the direction of the legendary singer and conductor Stratton Bull:
www.kuninkaantienmuusikot.fi/en/konsertit...
Discover more of Turku:
www.discoveringfinland.com/southern-fin...
www.kuninkaantienmuusikot.fi/en/konsertit...
Discover more of Turku:
www.discoveringfinland.com/southern-fin...
November 8, 2025 at 9:20 AM
Tonight in Turku Cathedral, the Musicians of the King’s Road perform Jacobus Clemens non Papa's "Requiem", under the direction of the legendary singer and conductor Stratton Bull:
www.kuninkaantienmuusikot.fi/en/konsertit...
Discover more of Turku:
www.discoveringfinland.com/southern-fin...
www.kuninkaantienmuusikot.fi/en/konsertit...
Discover more of Turku:
www.discoveringfinland.com/southern-fin...
This winter, the Kuopio Christmas market will take over the market square from December 12th to 23rd. In addition to almost 40 stalls and stunning lighting fixtures, there are also free carousel rides:
www.kuopionjoulu.fi/en/
Learn more about Kuopio:
www.discoveringfinland.com/lakeland/kuo...
www.kuopionjoulu.fi/en/
Learn more about Kuopio:
www.discoveringfinland.com/lakeland/kuo...
November 8, 2025 at 8:57 AM
This winter, the Kuopio Christmas market will take over the market square from December 12th to 23rd. In addition to almost 40 stalls and stunning lighting fixtures, there are also free carousel rides:
www.kuopionjoulu.fi/en/
Learn more about Kuopio:
www.discoveringfinland.com/lakeland/kuo...
www.kuopionjoulu.fi/en/
Learn more about Kuopio:
www.discoveringfinland.com/lakeland/kuo...
Tonight the Finnish National Ballet present Swedish choreographer Alexander Ekman's "COW", filled with absurd comedy and satire, while also moving, challenging the audience’s perception of themselves and society:
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November 7, 2025 at 1:57 PM
Tonight the Finnish National Ballet present Swedish choreographer Alexander Ekman's "COW", filled with absurd comedy and satire, while also moving, challenging the audience’s perception of themselves and society:
oopperabaletti.fi/en/repertoir...
oopperabaletti.fi/en/repertoir...
On a very misty grey day in the capital, our Friday afternoon selection serves as our final fond farewell to the 'ruska' season for another year.
Photos shared on IG by maikkijoh, @tamperekuvia, alv_fin, and _katjaspics_:
www.instagram.com/p/DQwcbHkDFFV/
Photos shared on IG by maikkijoh, @tamperekuvia, alv_fin, and _katjaspics_:
www.instagram.com/p/DQwcbHkDFFV/
November 7, 2025 at 1:33 PM
On a very misty grey day in the capital, our Friday afternoon selection serves as our final fond farewell to the 'ruska' season for another year.
Photos shared on IG by maikkijoh, @tamperekuvia, alv_fin, and _katjaspics_:
www.instagram.com/p/DQwcbHkDFFV/
Photos shared on IG by maikkijoh, @tamperekuvia, alv_fin, and _katjaspics_:
www.instagram.com/p/DQwcbHkDFFV/
Nestled in a quiet corner of Santa Claus Village right on the Arctic Circle, Glass Resort offers accommodation in Premium & Deluxe Glass Apartments, and in their Premium Lodge, with Restaurant Gallis offering seasonal flavors inspired by pure ingredients:
www.discoveringfinland.com/destination/...
www.discoveringfinland.com/destination/...
November 7, 2025 at 1:10 PM
Nestled in a quiet corner of Santa Claus Village right on the Arctic Circle, Glass Resort offers accommodation in Premium & Deluxe Glass Apartments, and in their Premium Lodge, with Restaurant Gallis offering seasonal flavors inspired by pure ingredients:
www.discoveringfinland.com/destination/...
www.discoveringfinland.com/destination/...
From Tchaikovsky’s overflowing emotions to Mendelssohn’s virtuoso violin concerto, tonight's concert by Tampere Filharmonia at Tampere-talo is dedicated to the heartfelt sounds of Romantic composers. Julie Røssland conducts, with Henning Kraggerud on violin:
www.tamperefilharmonia.fi/en/tapahtuma...
www.tamperefilharmonia.fi/en/tapahtuma...
November 7, 2025 at 9:11 AM
From Tchaikovsky’s overflowing emotions to Mendelssohn’s virtuoso violin concerto, tonight's concert by Tampere Filharmonia at Tampere-talo is dedicated to the heartfelt sounds of Romantic composers. Julie Røssland conducts, with Henning Kraggerud on violin:
www.tamperefilharmonia.fi/en/tapahtuma...
www.tamperefilharmonia.fi/en/tapahtuma...
Kiasma celebrates Wihuri Day today, during which the museum offers free admission and a wide range of programs for all visitors. Now showing "Sarah Lucas: Naked Eye"; also "Essi Kuokkanen: Holding a Cloud":
kiasma.fi/en/events/fr...
More about Kiasma:
www.discoveringfinland.com/destination/...
kiasma.fi/en/events/fr...
More about Kiasma:
www.discoveringfinland.com/destination/...
November 7, 2025 at 7:54 AM
Kiasma celebrates Wihuri Day today, during which the museum offers free admission and a wide range of programs for all visitors. Now showing "Sarah Lucas: Naked Eye"; also "Essi Kuokkanen: Holding a Cloud":
kiasma.fi/en/events/fr...
More about Kiasma:
www.discoveringfinland.com/destination/...
kiasma.fi/en/events/fr...
More about Kiasma:
www.discoveringfinland.com/destination/...
Flying squirrels are adapting surprisingly well to life in one of Finland’s fastest-growing urban areas, Espoo, thanks to smart planning and green forest corridors:
finland.fi/life-society...
finland.fi/life-society...
Project helps flying squirrels succeed in Finnish capital region - thisisFINLAND
Flying squirrels are adapting surprisingly well to life in one of Finland’s fastest-growing urban areas, thanks to smart planning and green forest corridors.
finland.fi
November 6, 2025 at 3:54 PM
Flying squirrels are adapting surprisingly well to life in one of Finland’s fastest-growing urban areas, Espoo, thanks to smart planning and green forest corridors:
finland.fi/life-society...
finland.fi/life-society...
Tallipiha Stable Yards' Christmas takes place from November 15th to December 23rd, when Tampere's delightful and historic wooden district, home to a range of little gift shops, and artisans workshops will be filled with quality handicrafts and design:
www.tallipiha.fi/en/
www.tallipiha.fi/en/
November 6, 2025 at 3:28 PM
Tallipiha Stable Yards' Christmas takes place from November 15th to December 23rd, when Tampere's delightful and historic wooden district, home to a range of little gift shops, and artisans workshops will be filled with quality handicrafts and design:
www.tallipiha.fi/en/
www.tallipiha.fi/en/
Looking for an easy way to visit both Helsinki and Tallinn Christmas Markets this year? In just two hours, Tallink Silja Line’s fast ferries take you smoothly across the Gulf of Finland to enjoy the festive charm of both cities: www.tallink.com
November 6, 2025 at 12:53 PM
Looking for an easy way to visit both Helsinki and Tallinn Christmas Markets this year? In just two hours, Tallink Silja Line’s fast ferries take you smoothly across the Gulf of Finland to enjoy the festive charm of both cities: www.tallink.com