Visit Finland's Many Faces

Finland’s landscapes are a glorious variation on the themes of forest and water, where the comforts of modern life are never far away. Yet each region has its distinct character, from the wilds of Lapland to the inspiring lakes of the East and the archipelagos of the South-West. Finland is full of interesting contrasts, such as the four seasons, the midnight sun and the long winter nights and the different cultural heritages ot the Eastern and Western parts of the country.

	HIM, Kent and The Hives to headline Ankkarock Line-up for Ankkarock 2008 festival, taking place as usual in Korso, Vantaa, on the first weekend of August, Aug 2nd-3rd, is finished for the most part. The festival summer finale will be headlined by the internationally acclaimed love metal band *HIM*, Scandinavia's most popular rock band *Kent* (S ... Read more
	Fascinating glass and Finnish Design We welcome you on a nice daytrip by train from Helsinki to Iittala (1.5. - 31.8.2008). In only an hour and a half you will find yourself at the roots of Finnish design. Read more
	Carry Your Wife and Throw Your Phone! The Finnish love of sport, from motor sports to ice hockey, is well established. Now the country is earning a reputation for a whole programme of less conventional and often downright eccentric competitions held throughout the year. Read more
	The Delights of the Sauna Sauna is not just the only Finnish word to have entered the world vocabulary – it’s a ritual, an institution, an essential element of the Finnish way of life. It can also be very relaxing, exhilarating and enjoyable, and no visit to Finland is complete without sampling the sauna. The Finnish sauna, Read more
	Nature Extraordinaire Close your eyes and think of sunshine shimmering on the water of a beautiful harbour. Or think of the glassy calm of a lake, disturbed only by the occasional ripple from a rising fish. In Finland, you’re never far from the water: no wonder it plays such an important role in the Finnish summer holida ... Read more
	Wildlife Watching Gains Momentum in Finland Relatively new for the ordinary tourist, but exciting and interesting, wildlife watching is fast becoming a popular pastime for visitors to Northern Finland. Read more
	Fennofolk – New Nordic Oddity 11.6.-28.9.2008 Design Museum's main exhibition in the summer of 2008 will be Fennofolk – New Nordic Oddity, an analysis of Finnish culture from a new perspective. The exhibition and its catalogue will offer a broad overview of the fields of Finnish design and culture, dissolving boundaries and assembling the desig ... Read more
	Make Your Own Helsinki Experience! Are you interested in culture or shopping? Travelling with family or friends? With the help of the new portal www.helsinkicard.fi, you can quickly and easily build a programme that suits your interests and companion. Read more
	Finland at its Best! Summer is the most vibrant period in Finland, and the Finnish love of culture combined with the long, light-filled days and beautiful lakeland and seaside venues provide a unique festival package. Read more
	Helsinki - the Belle of the Baltics You’ll love getting to know our friendly and attractive capital city. Breathe Helsinki’s fresh air and enjoy the calming influence of the sea that’s never far away. Enjoy watching the world go by as you enjoy a coffee at a pavement café, then enjoy her many beautiful buildings with their clear infl ... Read more
	The Best of Helsinki Awards - an Internet Voting Campaign Vote for Helsinki's best travel destinations and services. You have the chance to vote on the competition website until the end of October 2008. Read more
	Top Finnish Bands to Ruisrock - HIM, Nightwish and Apocalyptica Fans of rock music come to Ruissalo every summer to visit the oldest rock festival in the Nordic countries, Ruisrock, held ever since 1969. Ruisrock will be organized on the 4th, 5th and 6th of July at beautiful Ruissalo park in Turku. Read more