Our Saturday afternoon selection is a very eclectic set of landscape-format photography, from lakeside reflections to stunning skies, and everything in between: Photos shared by fin.hiker2, timoksanen, pasivisakivi_photography, and anniheikkinenphotography www.instagram.com/p/DPGblMMjDFP

Some recent shots of the aurora borealis lighting up the skies over Finland, shared on FB by Mikko Pekkala Photography and Arctic Road Trips. Learn more about seeing the Northern Lights in Finland: www.discoveringfinland.com/blog/the-nor...

There’s still time to visit the iconic Villa Kokkonen, designed by world-renowned architect Alvar Aalto as a home and workspace for composer Joonas Kokkonen. It’s open until the end of September: www.jarvenpaantaidemuseo.fi/en/villa-kok...

Tonight in Musiikkitalo, the Finnish Radio Symphony Orchestra will be led by Giovanni Antonini, with soprano Julia Lezhneva, performing a selection of pieces by Haydn, Mozart, and Beethoven: musiikkitalo.fi/en/concerts-...

This week's #FridayFeature, where we share work by an IG account that occasionally tags #discoveringfinland, is a set of glorious lakeside reflection shots with some stunning clouds by @sulavesj: www.instagram.com/p/DPD8QehDNPv/

The Ateneum Museum's new exhibition "Gallen-Kallela, Klimt & Wien" explores how Akseli Gallen-Kallela’s art developed in interaction with international modernists, such as Gustav Klimt and Koloman Moser: ateneum.fi/en/exhibitio... More on the Ateneum: www.discoveringfinland.com/blog/ateneum...

Open from November 22nd to April 5th, Nivunki Village offers accommodation in glass kota for couples, adventurers and nature retreat seekers in the Muonio wilderness, with the purest air in the world & no light pollution to interfere w/ natural phenomena: www.discoveringfinland.com/destination/...

Experience terrifying horror experiences and encounters with spine-chilling characters on the final weekend of the "iik!week horror festival" at Linnanmäki. The amusement park is open from 4pm til midnight today and tomorrow, and from 4pm til 9pm on Sunday: www.discoveringfinland.com/destination/...

At the Finnish National Opera tonight, the critically acclaimed production of the Richard Strauss opera 'Elektra', directed by multi-award-winning Patrice Chéreau, is a horrifying portrayal of family, trauma, revenge, and the longing for love: oopperabaletti.fi/en/repertoir...

First held in 1743, Helsinki Baltic Herring Market is one of the oldest ongoing event traditions in Finland. From October 5th to 11th, around 40 vendors will offer handmade fish products and other archipelago delicacies, with lots of events throughout: silakkamarkkinat.fi/en/

A Thursday morning selection of some recently shared stunning Northern Lights shots taken around Finland, highlighting the huge variety of colours auroras can appear in. 3 of 10 photos shared on IG by lorenzmira_lapland, pekka.ahkynen, and timoksanen: www.instagram.com/p/DPBHf_LjPCd/

The "Courage, Freedom, Love!" exhibition at the Maritime Museum of Finland,part of Merikeskus Vellamo, in Kotka. is a magical adventure exploring the way of life & philosophy of the Moomins: www.merikeskusvellamo.fi/en/courage-f... Learn more about Kotka: www.discoveringfinland.com/southern-fin...

There are five new resorts near Rovaniemi offering northern-lights themed accommodation - SkyView Igloo Resort, Nova Galaxy Village, Vikajärvi Lake View Experience Igloos, Aito Igloo and Spa Resort, and Ollero Eco Lodge - learn more: www.discoveringfinland.com/blog/snow-ho...

Of all the many available choices of accommodation in Finland, perhaps the most exotic are where visitors can spend a night in a room fashioned from snow and ice; or in the more luxurious, and warmer, glass igloos available in so many new igloo villages: www.discoveringfinland.com/destinations...

Tonight in Helsinki Cathedral, the concert "Grand Piano – Cinematic Legends" will feature Alisa Vetrova, soloist of the Global Symphony Orchestra, performing music by composers Hans Zimmer, Ludovico Einaudi, Jan Tiersen, John Williams, & Ennio Morricone: helsingintuomiokirkko.fi/en/tapahtuma...

Our Wednesday afternoon selection is a midweek mix of mostly autumnal landscape shots taken around Finland. Photos shared on IG by valotomi, jadilicous, pavlo.nevinchanyi, and TerhiVanha: www.instagram.com/p/DO-vfevjKxp/

In Fiskars Village KWUM studio ceramics museum´s summer exhibition ends on Sunday. It features works by three guest artists, and, as a new addition, includes an outdoor sculpture park: fiskarsvillage.fi/en/see-and-d... Learn more about Fiskars Village: www.discoveringfinland.com/blog/fiskars...

The first day of the five day Irish Festival of Oulu consists of two events, both happening at Bar Café Hemingway's in Oulu City Centre. "Storytelling: Stories from the North" at 7pm, and a concert by Nope at 9pm, both events are free! irkku.fi/festival/sch...

100 days to go until Oulu kicks off its year as European Capital of Culture 2026! Together with 39 partner municipalities, Oulu2026 will be a truly historic celebration - this is only the third time ever that a Finnish city has been awarded the title: oulu2026.eu/en/programme...

A late Tuesday morning selection of misty morning magic shots taken around Finland. Photos shared on IG by jukkapaa, valimaki_anna, jsalonen, and karris_images: www.instagram.com/p/DO8FbHBjEN5/

Porvoo Jazz Festival runs from Sept 25th to 28th, featuring top names and rising stars, and offering high quality music in intimate venues, including the historic setting of the Old Town: porvoojazzfestival.com/en/

The Finnish Railway Museum in Hyvinkää is located in the former Hyvinkää railway station, and its collections include steam locomotives, old carriages, miniature models and a lot of fascinating railway culture: www.discoveringfinland.com/destination/...

Autumn in Finnish Lapland sees the landscape burst into vibrant hues of yellow, orange, and red, a natural spectacle known as “ruska.” This period, celebrated for its breathtaking beauty, marks the transition from summer to the onset of winter: www.discoveringfinland.com/blog/discove...

Welcoming in a new week with another selection of beautiful lakeside reflection photography taken around Finland. Photos shared on IG by sirpa_kiviharju, pete_tampere, silvop, and petripuurunen: www.instagram.com/p/DO5e4jbjCN8/

This coming Friday, September 26th, the Ateneum Museum's new exhibition "Gallen-Kallela, Klimt & Wien" will explore how Akseli Gallen-Kallela’s art developed in interaction with international modernists, such as Gustav Klimt and Koloman Moser: ateneum.fi/en/exhibitio...

The Irish Festival of Oulu starts this week, running from Wednesday 24th to Sunday 28th, with concerts, music sessions, storytelling, and courses, for a week of ceoil agus craic with Systir, Lúnasa, Pólca 4, Ashplant, and more: irkku.fi More about Oulu: www.discoveringfinland.com/west-coast/o...

A sunny Sunday afternoon set of shots the iconic Saana fell in Kilpisjärvi. Photos shared by salmelaeerik, sampulainen, Niko Laurila, and Jari Romppainen: www.instagram.com/p/DO3IzWfjLcu/ Learn more about the Kilpisjärvi region of Finnish Lapland: www.discoveringfinland.com/finnish-lapl...

Our Saturday afternoon selection is a set of landscape photos from around Finland with a misty and foggy theme. Photos shared on IG by heijastuksia_luonnosta, luontovalokuva, mikoivis, and jussiniukfishfotos: www.instagram.com/p/DO05K0bjI9f/

Remembering Jean Sibelius, who passed away on the 20th of September, 1957 at his home, Ainola, on the shores of Lake Tuusula: www.youtube.com/watch?v=F5zg...

Samantha Weiss-Hills of Domino visited Helsinki Design Week’s 20th anniversary festival, and shares her highlights from this year’s celebration of all things Finnish design: www.domino.com/style-shoppi...

Now at Sinebrychoff Art Museum, the 'Spain Beyond the Myths' exhibition shows depictions of mythical Spain, along with paintings from the 19th and 20th centuries that project forwards into a new age: sinebrychoffintaidemuseo.fi/en/exhibitio... Learn more: www.discoveringfinland.com/destination/...

Tonight in Tapiola Hall, Espoo Cultural Centre, Canadian classical pianist Angela Hewitt joins the Tapiola Sinfonietta for the opening concert of the PianoEspoo Festival: www.pianoespoo.fi/en/program/a...

Hopefully the weekend brings clear skies, and Finland's aurora hunters manage to capture some great moments. Like these shared on IG by villahappyfox, mattijaasko, wildernesshotels, and hannelees. Learn more about seeing the Northern Lights in Finland: www.discoveringfinland.com/blog/the-nor...

Set to open in March 2026, @finavia.bsky.social is adding a Finnish forest-inspired space in the Schengen gate area of Helsinki Airport, inviting travelers to be inspired by Finnish nature: www.finavia.fi/en/newsroom/...

This week's #FridayFeature, where we share work by an Instagram account that occasionally tags #discoveringfinland, is a set of seasonal shots by pauliina_photography - 2 photos from a set of 5: www.instagram.com/p/DOxtQq0DIiL/

Tonight in St. John's Church, St Nicholas Chamber Choir opens its 25-26 season with 'Threshold of Night', featuring works by Vaughn Williams, Barber, O'Regan, MacMillan, Daley, Rival, and Carastathis: www.facebook.com/events/12267...

Opening today at the Finnish Museum of Photography - "Invisible Race" looks at the role of photography & visual culture in the creation of a racialized understanding of humanity, and "Wet Archives" looks at what is & isn't seen as a source of information: www.valokuvataiteenmuseo.fi/en/exhibitio...

Returning to the Finnish National Opera tonight, the critically acclaimed production of the Richard Strauss opera 'Elektra', directed by multi-award-winning Patrice Chéreau, is a horrifying portrayal of family, trauma, revenge, and the longing for love: oopperabaletti.fi/en/repertoir...

Near Rovaniemi, Silver Birch Resort offers a peaceful place to stay surrounded by the nature of Lapland. With views across the lake and forests stretching in every direction, it’s a setting well suited for couples, families, and small groups: www.discoveringfinland.com/destination/...

Wallpaper* magazine reports on the ‘Designs for a Cooler Planet’ exhibition, which highlights buildings, materials and solutions towards a better future, which runs until October 28th at Aalto University, as part of Helsinki Design Week: www.wallpaper.com/architecture...

Now that there are less than 100 days until Christmas, it's a good time to share our article "Meeting Santa in Santa Claus Village": www.discoveringfinland.com/blog/meeting... Learn more about Rovaniemi, home of Santa Claus and capital of Finnish Lapland: www.discoveringfinland.com/finnish-lapl...

A Thursday morning treat of amazing auroras lighting up the skies over Finland. 2 from a set of 10 photos shared on IG by lorenzmira_lapland and auroravan_lapland: www.instagram.com/p/DOvGuTeDBFc/ Learn more about seeing the Northern Lights in Finland: www.discoveringfinland.com/about-finlan...

The 38th Helsinki International Film Festival – Love & Anarchy kicks off today, running until September 28th, with a programme of new films from well-known filmmakers and fresh talents alike: hiff.fi/en/

Levi in the heart of Finnish Lapland, is a pristine winter paradise offering endless ways to enjoy the season. Enjoy its excellent ski slopes, serene trails, and snowy terrain, on skis or snowmobile - Fell Lapland sets the perfect backdrop for adventure: www.discoveringfinland.com/blog/winter-...

Tonight in Musiikkitalo, Susanna Mälkki conducts the Finnish Radio Symphony Orchestra with a programme which combines Berlioz’s Queen Mab Scherzo with his cantata Cléopâtre, featuring Karine Deshayes, as well as Kaija Saariaho's Laterna Magica and Dukas' L’apprenti sorcier: yle.fi/aihe/a/20-10...

This Wednesday morning our midweek selection is a set of pics of stunning sunsets and sumptuous skies, taken around Finland. Photos shared on IG by sirpa_kiviharju, pattijoenpuutarha, teemu.hannes.aho, and tanyawindy: www.instagram.com/p/DOsorFNjMvz/

Some autumnal shots from around Finland, shared recently on Facebook by Valtteri Mulkahainen, Kilpisjärven Retkeilykeskus, Pyhä-Luosto National Park, and Ylläs. Discover Autumn in Lapland – Arctic Colours, Wilderness Adventures and Tranquil Escapes: www.discoveringfinland.com/blog/discove...

Our Tuesday morning selection is a set of photos of light filtering through trees, taken around Finland. Photos shared on IG by heijastukset, birgitmallenius, retkireppu1, and marjakyto: www.instagram.com/p/DOqAVhrjN-y/

Some recent shots of the auroras in the skies over Finland, shared here on FB by Aurora Hunting, Wild About Lapland, and Wilderness Hotels. Learn more about where and when is best to enjoy the Northern Lights in Finland: www.discoveringfinland.com/blog/the-nor...

Discover @oulu2026official.bsky.social - Explore the programme to find next year's highlights in the European Capital of Culture: oulu2026.eu/en/discover-... Learn more about Oulu, one of largest northerly cities in the world: www.discoveringfinland.com/west-coast/o...