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Helsinki's Fair Centre fills with the largest annual car exhibition in Scandinavia. Exhibitors representing car and road equipment, tyre and accessories industries show off their wares, while…
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…
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…
Have you cursed as a bike nips ahead while you're stuck in the traffic or when it parks in the tiniest of spaces? If the answer is yes, then head for the annual motorcycle love-in at…
The die-hards swear that it does your circulation, mood and general well-being the world of good. Normal people tend to agree that it's insane. But avantouinti, or ice swimming, is a…
During Wine Expo, visitors can try fermented grape juice of all descriptions from Austria, Germany, Italy, Portugal, Australia and elsewhere at Helsinki's Fair Centre. The next edition will…
Muscle, prestige, sports, sedans, soft tops and hard tops - devotees can admire American cars in all their guises during this special show at Helsinki's Fair Centre.
The Tampere Fish market takes place at the Laukontori Market Place. Expect to find local delicacies such as maustesinappi (spiced mustard), maustesilakka (spiced herring), muikku (grilled…
The city centre's Market Square is a meeting place for the locals to gossip and snack on delicacies such as salmon and reindeer. It also sells arts and crafts, reindeer skins and hunting…
Connoisseurs and casual boozers alike head to this annual beer festival at Helsinki's Cable Factory for their fill of beer and cider from Scandinavia and beyond. Stay steady on both feet for…
Kuopio International Wine Festival
Wine lovers can explore the world at the International Wine Festival in Kuopio Passenger Harbour's Wine Village. Each year, a wine-producing country is the festival's guest of honour.
Kymenlaakso Folk Art and Folk Music Festival
Visitors can enjoy a slice of traditional Finland during this colourful summer folk festival at Miehikkälä - but be prepared to join in with the singing...
Taking place at the meeting-point of the Häme, Savo and Central Finland regions, the Joutsa Folk Festival explores Finnish heritage and culture. It also showcases the best in Finnish music -…
The idea behind Heinola's Sauna World Championships is simply to sit as still and as upright as possible, for as long as possible, while the heat is cranked up. Stamina, a well hydrated body…
Makers of urban culture and art meet at the Kiasma museum and other venues in Helsinki for the URB Urban Festival. Finnish and international acts demonstrate the importance of young energy…
Held yearly in August, Art Goes Kapakka is a mammoth event that brings culture to all corners of Helsinki. From poetry to theatre, dance to the visual arts; the city's best venues, including…
Helsinki's Hietalahti Market Hall holds a series of flea markets on weekday evenings in the summer. Look out for new and secondhand items, collectibles and any number of unusual bargains...
World Berry Picking Championships
Every year in the village of Suomussalmi contestants gather for the World Berry Picking Championships. Starting at Ämmänsaari marketplace, the picker who gathers the most lingonberries (found…
Salmon, herring and whitefish are all on offer during this traditional Fish Market at Lappeenranta's Harbour. The organic delicacies are available for visitors to buy and there are plenty of…
