Finland in Images

How cute can one be? News! Despite stubborn belief, Polar bears do not walk on the streets of Helsinki. But…

The feeling of being on fire – Kokoo koko kokko kokoon! – Koko kokkoko? – Koko kokko. [- Build together the Midsummer bonfire! –…

The feeling of being in charge. Finland has always had both strong women and world-famous conductors. Susanna Mälkki is…

The feeling of tasting good, yet healthy food. In Finland you can find superfood right on your doorstep. When kids’…

The ultimate craving. Finnish sweet ‘salmiakki’ is liquorice spiced up with Ammonium chloride. It is something Finns can’t live…

The feeling of “bon voyage”. Matti Nykänen, the world’s most successful ski jumper ever is also a verbal…

Finns respect the privacy and personal space of others, and expect the same in return. We tend not to sit…

The feeling of PRKL. The mother of all Finnish swearwords. Literally means the devil but at the same time it…

The feeling of trust. Finns can be almost ridiculously law-abiding and trust others to do the right thing. We say…

The feeling of the never-ending wait for Santa Claus. The real Santa comes from Finland. He has always lived in…