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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…
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…
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…
The mighty Motörhead continue to tour relentlessly, taking their uniquely fast and raucous rock 'n' roll around the world as they have done for the last 30 years. This date is at the Helsinki…
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…
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…
Seurasaari Island has become the traditional place to spend Shrovetide in Finland. Visitors can enjoy horse rides, sledding and other activities, warmed by treats like pea soup and hot juice.
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…
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…
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…
Yukigassen Snowball Fighting Competition
The Yukigassen snowball-fighting tournament in Kemijärvi elevates winter horseplay to competition level. Unlike any old snowball fight, this one has rules, referees and a special playing area.…
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…
