Finland’s creative folk on how to amp up your northern lights experience this solar maximum—the aurora’s apex. cntraveller.in/story/5-finns-…

Visiting Finland? Be sure to hit a sauna! Finland has a vibrant sauna scene, and there are several public saunas scattered around Finnish cities to fit any taste or requirement.

Finns are more extroverted than their reputation suggests, says Kishore, who moved to Finland from India. "We didn’t hesitate to ask for help and that way we got a very good response, a very warm response in fact." 💙 goodnewsfinland.com/en/articles/my…

Did you know that the Northern Lights are visible roughly 200 nights a year in Finnish Lapland? 😍 This August, the whole of Finland has seen some great shows of Northern Lights. Share your shots, if you were here to witness them!

HISTORY MADE 🔥 FINLAND IS YOUR 2024 #U16EUROBASKET CHAMPION 🏆

When Ilkka Villi arrives at the office in the morning, he promptly suits up in a full-body spandex outfit and gets to work pretending to be an action hero. To gamers around the world, he is known as Alan Wake. 🎮 finland.fi/arts-culture/b…

Have you heard of Every person’s rights? Can you guess if the statements on this video are correct? In Finland, everyone can explore the countryside, forage, fish with a line and rod, and enjoy recreational use of natural areas—respectfully, of course. #FondOfForests

It looks easy but takes a bit of practice –‘kiehinen’ (a fuzz stick or a feathered stick) is a hiker's best friend! A good tip to put a kiehinen in use: Finland's national parks have hundreds of fireplaces which are free to use and come with firewood. #FondOfForests

Fallen and decaying trees are a treasure trove of biodiversity! Welcome to Huosiharju in Hossa National Park. Let’s explore Finnish old-growth pine forests and learn how to identify them. #FondOfForests

The national pasttime of Finland is a baseball-esque sport called pesäpallo. I have no idea how this works but I’m gonna find out. Home team is Manse PP Miehet of Tampere. They’re taking on Kempeleen Kiri of Kempele.

Can a forest fire boost biodiversity? The answer is yes—when properly controlled! Restoration burns in Finland’s forests are carefully planned with fire-fighting equipment at the ready and dogs locating bird nests, which are then excluded from the burn area. #FondOfForests

Koli National Park is one of the national landscapes of Finland. These pines and spruces have been captured by many famous Finnish artists in their works. This video was shot in February, and the temperature was below -20 degrees Celsius at the time of shooting! #FondOfForests

Today, we celebrate Finland's Nature Day. To make this event, a flag-raising day since 2017, extra special, many of us will accept the annual challenge to sleep outdoors! 🌲😴 Now let's go out and play – or crawl into our sleeping bags! Will you accept the challenge?

Each year, Finland and Sweden face off in a very friendly (yet fierce!) athletics competition, in fact the only annual athletics international with just two countries! Yesterday, it was Finland's turn to win in both men and women. 🏆 📽️ Timo Heinonen

H is for Handshake. When Finns shake hands on it, it’s a done deal. Did you know that people in Finland trust their fellow citizens the most in Europe? #alphabetsofarki

More than 110 years ago, Ilma Lindgren fought for her right to pick lingonberries on land she did not own. Her court case provided a legal precedent, helping ensure that everyone may enjoy nature. This is the story of "every person's right". finland.fi/life-society/h…

Finnish Food Day, celebrated today, is the perfect excuse to try Finnish 'korvapuusti' cinnamon buns! Spiced with a dash of cardamon, they are a beloved treat in both homes and cafés in Finland.

What a night at #Paris2024! Leo-Pekka Tähti and Amanda Kotaja both took home bronze in T54. Congratulations 💙 For Leo, the most successful athlete in the history of the sport, this was his 6th consecutive Paralympic podium finish! Let’s say it: he’s the GOAT 🐐

Today, we celebrate our national treasure: the Finnhorse. These lovable and reliable hard workers can perform multiple duties, from racing and riding to working in urban forests. Around 20,000 Finnhorses happily trot on the fields of Finland. 🐴💙 📸 @kylamaenhevostila (IG)