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Aleksanterinkatu, Helsinki's official Christmas street, is declared "open" in a ceremony at the Senate Square, illuminating the dark winter evenings with festive lights. The official opening…
The Forces of Light Festival - Valon Voimat - is held annually in Helsinki at the darkest time of the year. It aims to create a network of artists, producers, institutions and viewers in…
Finland has celebrated its independence from Russia every year since 1917. The festivities begin by raising the flag in Tähtitorni hill followed by a service at the Cathedral of Helsinki.…
This Christmas market at Wanha Satama sells new and unique Finnish products made by women. Indulge in hand-made jewellery, carpets, ceramics, leather and woodwork, baked goods and Christmas…
Every year, the Helsinki Lucia Parade travels from the Senate Square through Aleksanterinkatu and Mannerheimintie, ending at the Narinkka (Senate) Square. Beforehand, Lucia is crowned at the…
Helsinki's Esplanade Park fills with over 120 stalls of Finnish festive treats, gifts and handicrafts during the annual St Thomas Christmas Market. You may catch a glimpse of Santa Claus - he…
Over 160 stalls fill Helsinki's Old Student House with loads of festive goodies, including handicrafts, candles, knitted goods, ceramics, cards and clothes. Catch a glimpse of Finland at its…
The impressive young choir of the Cantores Minores perform at Helsinki Cathedral every Christmas Day. The programme includes seasonal works from great composers such as Bach or Brahms…
Welcome the New Year at the Finnish National Opera featuring the staging of a classic piece each year, followed by drinks and a banquet in the main foyer. The festivities continue with a…
Tampere brightens up winter's darkest three months with 33,000 bulbs and a kilometre of light cable arranged into patterns. The lights lift the spirits as well as illuminating the streets in…
Held in Lapland since the end of the 14th century, the annual St Mary's Day Festival in Hetta celebrates aspects of the Sami culture, including activities such as theatre, concerts, a market…
Northern Lights (Aurora Borealis)
On cloudless nights in late spring and early autumn, greenish-yellow, red or violet lights curl and stretch across the midnight skies in Finish Lapland. According to Sami legend, it's caused…
According to ancient local beliefs, Easter Saturday is the day when Finnish witches come out to play. In the past, bonfires were lit to keep such evil spirits away, and this tradition is kept…
With over 100 participants, Helsinki's moving dramatisation of the stages of the cross starts at the cathedral on Senate Square and proceeds along the Snellmaninkatu to the park behind the…
The annual Hetta Music Festival combines skiing and music as the spring sunshine of Lapland refreshes body and soul. Visitors can catch a series of fine classical and sacred music concerts at…
Tampere's five-day biennale brings bands from far and wide to perform new music at venues including the Tampere Hall, Old Customs House, Finlayson Church, The Old Church, the Theater Academy…
Located in the Katajanokka district, Uspenski Cathedral was completed in 1868 and is the largest Orthodox church in Western Europe. With its golden cupolas and redbrick facade, the church is a…
May Day is taken seriously in this neck of the woods. In fact, all over Finland people tend to hit the local brew with a voracious party appetite. Helsinki is no exception, with celebrations…
If you're in Southern Finland and happen to be a car enthusiast, make a trip to Uusikaupunki for the annual rally.
The World Village Festival in Kaisaniemi Park kicks off Helsinki's summer season with music, dance and theatre, a full programme for kids, exhibitions, literature, workshops and exotic food.
