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The feeling of friendly rivalry
Finland, often represented symbolically as the Maiden of Finland (based on the country’s shape…

The return of light
The majority of swans are migratory, and when Finland’s national bird reappears in Finnish latitudes,…

Finnish pride
Boy, have times changed since Tom of Finland (Touko Laaksonen, 1920–1991) first published his homoerotic drawings in the 1950s….

The indigenous people of Finland
Existence can be tough in the Arctic, but the Sámi have adapted well to…

…that never existed
Although Helsinki is a really cool city, polar bears do not roam the streets. Actually, they don’…

Skiing with feeling
Finns learn to ski and skate right after they learn to walk. Skiing offers a fun, healthy…

Finns break the ice anywhere in the world.
At least when it comes to ships. An impressive two-thirds of the…

Magic in the sky
Finland is *the* place to experience the spectacular dance of the Northern Lights. This colourful natural…

When the going gets tough, the Finnish granny gets going.
Finnish traditional snow-how: The kicksled is an ecofriendly, practical way…