The Swedish torch was invented by Finns and it became known in Europe during the 1600s. Compared to a campfire, it is more compact, and therefore several small heat sources can be distributed over an area

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Starting the week with another selection of stunning skies over Finland.

Thanks to mamaartphotos, eveluonnossa, teemu.hannes.aho, and zulailaas for tagging us in their photos on IG:

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Finland set for warmest May Day of the decade
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Low arc of Moon behind Katajanokka, Helsinki. Shot 27th April 2024.

It is a May Day tradition for Finnish students to place a graduation cap on Havis Amanda, one of Finland's best known statues. However, this year Havis Amanda won't be at her usual site to receive the cap. Where is she? We went and found out. 🧐

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Mysterious moss giants take over Lasipalatsi Square when Kim Simonsson's exhibition at Amos Rex opens today, for May Day and the reopening of Lasipalatsi Square. The moss giants have sparked immense interest during the installation: discoveringfinland.com/destination/am…

One of Helsinki’s most beloved May Day traditions is the capping of the Havis Amanda statue. Due to the restoration of the statue, the ceremony will be held at Kansalaistori Square instead on May Day Eve, and can be watched live on Helsinki-kanava: hel.fi/en/news/the-ma…

Good morning! Temperatures in southern #Finland climb to nearly 20 degrees Celsius today, while a weather system moving up the west coast brings precipitation.

4 from 10 from a bonus Sunday post celebrating bird photography. Thanks to Merja Elisabeth, heikkiphotos, artohostikka, and saku.vaihinen for tagging us in their photos on IG: instagram.com/discoveringfin…
Learn more about birdwatching in Finland: discoveringfinland.com/nature-attract…

Family adventures on an overnight stay in the adorable Åland Islands:
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4 from a Sunday celebration of Finland's diverse wildlife with some gorgeous nature photography. Thanks to npekonen, jukkarisikko, heijo78, and saku.vaihinen for tagging us in their photos on IG:
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Learn more about Finnish wildlife: discoveringfinland.com/nature-attract…

Italian article on Vanity Fair Italia 'Viaggio a Oulu, al nord della Finlandia tra pesca sul ghiaccio, festival di musica e «cibo artico»': vanityfair.it/article/oulu-f…
More about Oulu in English: discoveringfinland.com/west-coast/oul…

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Good morning! Southern and central parts of #Finland are in for a sunny spell on Sunday.

Pastel skies over Finland.

Thanks to arska_lilja, katjatokolaphotography, e_s_k_63, and arcticgiant_jattilaisenmaa for tagging us in their photos on IG:

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The Night of the Museums, the year’s biggest museum event will take place on Saturday, May 4th in multiple locations across Tampere, when once again, there will be exciting programs from 6:00 PM to midnight:
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Experience Lapland’s Summer Midnight Sun and Autumn Wonders with Santa’s Hotels - in the heart of picturesque locales such as Rovaniemi, Levi, Saariselkä, Luosto, Kilpisjärvi, and Kalajoki, Santa’s Hotels offer a seamless blend of comfort and adventure: discoveringfinland.com/blog/experienc…

. Visit Tampere have chosen the best places in Tampere to enjoy an easygoing brunch on the weekend: visittampere.fi/en/articles/le…
Learn more about Tampere – The most loved tourism city in Finland: discoveringfinland.com/lakeland/tampe…

Good morning! It's a mixed bag in #Finland on Saturday, with a chance of sun, snow and rain.

Welcoming in the weekend with a fine compilation of spring sunsets and sunrises.

Thanks to katjatokolaphotography, markusfphotography, visitporvoo, and @kaljujapulju for tagging us in their photos on IG:

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