Finnish Lapland’s cuisine reflects its pure nature, long traditions and strong connection to the seasons, with a focus on local ingredients such as reindeer, Arctic fish, wild berries, mushrooms, herbs, and game: www.discoveringfinland.com/blog/taste-f...

A Taste of Finnish Lapland – Where to Experience the Flavours of the Arctic - Discovering Finland

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At @emmamuseum.bsky.social in Espoo, the largest art museum in Finland, there are three permanent exhibitions to explore. Collection Kakkonen, the Saastamoinen Foundation Collection exhibition, "Dialogues", and the Tapio Wirkkala Rut Bryk Foundation Collection: emmamuseum.fi/en/emma-exhi...

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EMMA’s exhibitions take a look at modernist classics and current global trends in contemporary art. The museum also features iconic Finnish designers.

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Our Wednesday afternoon selection is a midweek mix of beautiful lakeside reflection shots taken around Finland. Photos shared on IG by riittarauta, yonnamaariiaa, _katjaspics_, and koistinen_eero: www.instagram.com/p/DbqRBSNjLbd/

The museum block of Aboa Vetus Ars Nova museum in Turku has a new look as the playful characters created by visual artist Ilona Niemi have taken over the walls surrounding the museum: avan.fi/en/nayttelyt...

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Hellsinki Metal Festival returns on August 7th and 8th, with 32 acts performing across 3 stages for 2 days - this year's acts include heavyweights like Opeth, Carcass, Black Label Society, ACCEPT, Paradise Lost, Triptykon, Eluveitie and many more: hellsinkimetalfestival.fi/aikataulu/

Tahko Saunafest Theme Week, on from August 12th to 16th, will bring together the area's diverse sauna experiences, wellness services, and tourism businesses under one shared theme: www.hellokuopio.fi/en/timely/20... Learn more about Finnish sauna culture: www.discoveringfinland.com/about-finlan...

Our Tuesday afternoon selection is a set of misty morning and foggy evening shots taken around Finland. Photos shared on IG by sallakarhumaa, paakkia, anskunluontopolut, and erri_photography: www.instagram.com/p/Dbn-f-dDPLy/

The Old Town in Rauma provides unique concert venues for Rauma Festivo, a five-day chamber music festival with a refreshing combination of familiar classics and lesser-known gems: raumafestivo.fi/english/ Discover the Charms of Old Rauma: www.discoveringfinland.com/blog/old-rau...

Not long now until the auroras fill the skies over Finland again - if you're planning an aurora-hunting holiday here, check out our guide The Great Show in the Skies: The Northern Lights – Where and when to best see them in Finland: www.discoveringfinland.com/blog/the-nor...

Welcoming in a new week with a Monday afternoon selection of full moon photography from around Finland. Photos shared on IG by maisemanlumo, niko.laurila, saastamoinen.pekka, and teemu.hannes.aho: www.instagram.com/p/Dbk4w75jEfc/

Open from August 20th to November 1st at Taidehalli, "In Light of…" is the first solo exhibition in the Nordic region by internationally acclaimed artist Alia Ali. The immersive presentation unfolds as a rich weave of patterns, symbols, and narratives: taidehalli.fi/en/events/al...

In addition to their "What (a) Colour" collection exhibition, Turku Art Museum currently has three temporary exhibitions to explore - "Eggert Pétursson – Millefleurs", "Pia Sirén – The Path", and "Pasi Autio – State of Alarm": turuntaidemuseo.fi/en/exhibitions

The beloved Helsinki event "Kuorojen kierros" (Tour of Choirs) returns on Thursday, August 13th. Celebrating its 30th anniversary, this unique festival blends choral music with local restaurant culture, and features over 130 choirs and over 2,600 singers: www.artgoeskapakka.fi/tapahtuma/ku...

Kuorojen Kierros 2026 - Art Goes Kapakka

Kuorojen Kierros järjestetään jälleen tänä vuonna suurena, ihanana ja 30. kerran! Tämä yksi Suomen suurimmista kuorotapahtumista kajautetaan käyntiin juhlavuoden yhteiskonsertilla to 13.8. klo 18.00 S...

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Turku Music Festival runs untl August 21st, filling historic halls and and other venues in the archipelago, bringing together internationally renowned artists, local talent, and an audience that appreciates culture: turunmusiikkijuhlat.fi/en More of Turku: www.discoveringfinland.com/southern-fin...

One of the most prestigious classical music festivals in Finland, XXXIV Mikkeli Music Festival is focused on symphony orchestras and featuring top international and Finnish artists, running until August 8th: mikkelinmusiikkijuhlat.fi More about Mikkeli www.discoveringfinland.com/lakeland/mik...

A Sunday afternoon selection of aerial and drone photography from around Finland. Two from a set of ten photos, shared on Instagram by rajasuokasper and onehandsamurai: www.instagram.com/p/DbiMpkrDCOQ/

In the European Capital of Culture 2026, Oulu August Festivals fills the city with hundreds of events, culminating in the Delta Life grand finale on August 27-29. Events include the Oulunsalo Soi Chamber Music Festival, OMVF, Oulu Arts Night, and AGWC: www.oulunjuhlaviikot.fi/en/home/

Harriet Addison of The Standard explains "Why Helsinki is the cool city break everyone’s searching for this summer": www.aol.co.uk/articles/why... Discover more reasons to visit Helsinki, in summer or any season: www.discoveringfinland.com/metropolitan...

Wildlife photographer Martin Steenhaut is featured in Amateur Photographer, discussing his work and life in the wilderness area of Hossa in Finland’s Kainuu region. Follow Martin at @martinsteenhaut_photographer and at www.martinsnature.com amateurphotographer.com/latest/photo...

The summertime's nightless nights ended in Northern Lapland on Tuesday, when the sun set for the first time in more than two months: yle.fi/a/74-20238257 Learn more about the Utsjoki Region – an untouched and untamed wilderness in Lapland: www.discoveringfinland.com/blog/utsjoki...

Northern Lapland bids farewell to summer's nightless nights

In Utsjoki, the sun has been continuously above the horizon since the middle of May.

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Our Thursday afternoon selection is another random set of summer scenes from around Finland. Photos shared by piasimonenphotography, kaikkea.kaunista_, tanja_alaniemi, and saukkophoto: www.instagram.com/p/Dba0yYvjAKp/

Long beloved by Finns, Lake Saimaa is a worthwhile destination for wellness travelers worldwide who want a relaxing getaway with a big dose of culture: creators.yahoo.com/lifestyle/st... Learn more about Finnish Lakeland: www.discoveringfinland.com/lakeland/

This lake region is one of Europe's best wellness destinations—but most travelers haven't heard of it

Long beloved by Finnish people, Lake Saimaa is also a worthwhile destination for wellness travelers worldwide who want a relaxing getaway with a big dose of culture.

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The Architecture & Design Museum discusses the Aalto Works series that are now inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List, and their current exhibition "Aalto Design – Shapes of Wellbeing": admuseo.fi/en/aalto-wor...

Aalto Works series inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List - Architecture and Design Museum

Aalto Works -sarja on hyväksytty UNESCO:n maailmanperintöluetteloon. Arkkitehtuuri- ja designmuseossa on avoinna Aalto Design -näyttely.

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Our Wednesday evening selection is a midweek mix of sunsets of many hues and colours taken around Finland. Photos shared on IG by mamaartphotos, yhden_naisen_tarinat, pete_tampere, and toni.tarulahti: www.instagram.com/p/DbYlAovjB9H/

Celebrating 75 years of high-octane competition, Secto Rally Finland, the Finnish round of the FIA World Rally Championship, returns to the gravel roads of Jyväskylä tomorrow! www.wrc.com/en Discover more of the may attractions in the Jyväskylä: www.discoveringfinland.com/lakeland/jyv...

Lisette Oropesa, one of the most dazzling sopranos of our time, returns to Olavinlinna in Bellini's Norma, with the Göteborg Opera's orchestra and chorus, led by Riccardo Frizza, one of the most sought-after conductors in the bel canto repertoire: operafestival.fi/en/ohjelmist...

Norma & Lisette Oropesa

Bellini’s Norma is a passionate tale of forbidden love, betrayal, and tragic fate. In Savonlinna, the concert version marks the much-anticipated debut of the brilliant soprano Lisette Oropesa in the t...

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David Nikel of Forbes explains how Helsinki’s Keskustakirjasto Oodi Library combines modern Nordic architecture with an unusually ambitious idea: that one of a city’s finest buildings should belong to everyone: www.forbes.com/sites/davidn...

How Helsinki’s Oodi Redefines What A Public Library Can Be

Helsinki’s Oodi Central Library combines striking Nordic architecture with workshops, studios, meeting spaces and a public living room open to everyone.

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Our Tuesday afternoon selection is another set of lakeside reflection shots taken around Finland. Photos shared on IG by riittarauta, miwi_25, pete_tampere, and _katjaspics_: www.instagram.com/p/DbVvL7ejFLm/

Starting a new week with a Monday afternoon selection of misty morning magic and foggy evening shots taken around Finland. Photos shared on IG by toni.tarulahti, eveluonnossa, matalalta, and anuporko: www.instagram.com/p/DbSxmO2DPiT/

Clear water, pristine nature, and stunning landscapes - Downhill Swim is an open water swimming event of 12km or 24km held in Oulankajoki, Kuusamo, which will be held on August 1st: downhillswim.fi/home/ Learn more about the gorgeous Ruka-Kuusamo region: www.discoveringfinland.com/finnish-lapl...