Now at the Architecture & Design Museum Helsinki, the "Aalto Design – Shapes of Wellbeing" multidisciplinary exhibition invites visitors to explore Alvar,  Aino and Elissa Aalto’s architecture and design from the perspective of wellbeing: admuseo.fi/en/exhibitio...

Until June 14th, the Vekara-Varkaus Children’s Summer Festival provides a versatile programme for all the family in various artistic fields, hobbies, adventures and workshops: vekara-varkaus.fi/en/ Discover more of the attractions in the Varkaus region: www.discoveringfinland.com/lakeland/var...

Kuopio Dance Festival, the longest-running festival of contemporary dance in the Nordic region, features performances that will challenge, shake, and recharge the audience’s perception of what dance is & can be: kuopiodancefestival.fi/en/ More about Kuopio: www.discoveringfinland.com/lakeland/kuo...

Win a sustainable summer escape to Lapland by train! Visit Rovaniemi is giving away two customizable summer holidays for two in Rovaniemi — including train travel aboard the Santa Claus Express! www.visitrovaniemi.fi/travel-to-la... More about Rovaniemi: www.discoveringfinland.com/finnish-lapl...

Some adorable bear cub photos by @KRossinen shared on Twitter recently - you can also follow Kari on IG: www.instagram.com/karirossinen/ Learn more about the rich diversity of wildlife in Finland: www.discoveringfinland.com/nature-attra...

Starting a new week with a Monday evening selection of atmospheric lakeside reflection shots from around Finland. Photos shared on IG by pete_tampere, pekka.ahkynen, treenilaura, and herra_rajaseutu: www.instagram.com/p/DZVSrv3jIcf/

Sian Lewis writes in @guardiantravel.bsky.social that "Finland, with its famously family-friendly culture, made exploring with my tiny new travel companion a delight": www.theguardian.com/travel/2026/...

One of the best ways to admire the views of Kuopio and the spectacular scenery of Finnish Lakeland is on a summer lake cruise, with many options available: www.hellokuopio.fi/en/things-to... Discover more great reasons to visit the Kuopio region: www.discoveringfinland.com/lakeland/kuo...

Aalto’s modern architecture is close to gaining UNESCO World Heritage status, backed by ICOMOS which acts as an advisory expert body to the World Heritage Committee: www.alvaraalto.fi/en/news/aalt... More at "Visions of Alvar Aalto" in Finlandia-talo: www.discoveringfinland.com/blog/experie...

Now showing at Amos Rex, "Generation 2026" provides a snapshot of an emerging generation of creative young people, bringing together 50 artists and collectives to explore the most pressing social questions of our time such as identity, belonging, and power structures: amosrex.fi/en/exhibitio...

This summer Levi launches the "Midnight Sun Hunt", a treasure hunt taking participants across the landscapes of Levi, in a quest to find a gold bar worth €20,000, hidden somewhere in the region - begins June 18th! www.levi.fi/en/news-and-... More onLevi: www.discoveringfinland.com/blog/summer-...

2 temporary exhibitions now showing at the Serlachius Headquarters - An exhibition of works by Anssi Kasitonni, winner of the 4th "Below Zero Finnish Art Award": serlachius.fi/en/exhibitio... "Somewhere in Between", an exhibition of Viljami Heinonen’s new paintings: serlachius.fi/en/exhibitio...

On a sunny Sunday in the capital, today's selection is another sumptuous set of golden sunsets and sunrises from around Finland. Photos shared on IG by maxsfinnishstories, toni.tarulahti, pekka.ahkynen, and mamaartphotos: www.instagram.com/p/DZSMrOMjA0k/

How to celebrate Helsinki Day 2026 like a local - TimeOut have a guide to the absolute best things to do on the capital’s big birthday bash, from free concerts to circus shows across the city on June 12th: www.timeout.com/helsinki/new... More info on Helsinki Day: helsinkipaiva.fi/en/

The steamship legend S/S Tarjanne, built in 1908, operates during the summer from Tampere via Ruovesi to Virrat on the historic Poet's Way, taking passengers through impressive natural landscapes that have inspired numerous Finnish artists down the years: www.tarjannelaiva.fi/en

Our Saturday evening selection is a set of photos of sunlight and sunbeams filtering through forests taken around Finland. Photos shared on IG by niiloi, raisanen.teemu, jyrki.jaakkola.photographer, and vikkeleppanen: www.instagram.com/p/DZQI4yljEel/

From June 6th to August 9th, Art Centre Salmela in Mäntyharju and Vuohijärven kulttuuritalo in Kouvola host one of Finland’s largest cultural events, a multi-arts programme incorporating exhibitions of Finnish contemporary art and a series of summer concerts: taidekeskussalmela.fi

This weekend, the seaside town of Inkoo hosts "Music by the Sea", a top-class chamber music festival where its seaside setting combines with a unique history and strong sense of community to foster a cosy and refreshing ambience: www.musikvidhavet.fi/fi/alku/

Arctic Lake Cruises offer charter & public cruises on the Steamship S/S Kouta, the public cruises are along River Kajaaninjoki, passing through the beautiful, historic landscapes of Lake Oulujärvi: www.arcticlakecruise.com/page/3/steam... More on Kajaani: www.discoveringfinland.com/lakeland/kaj...

Welcoming in the weekend with a Friday afternoon selection of marvelous misty morning shots taken around Finland. Photos shared on IG by karikautto, niiloi, matalalta, and vesakkoaho: www.instagram.com/p/DZNHQLXjEyz/

Ars Nova’s collection exhibition of contemporary art "Encounters" brings out material, visual, spatial and temporal juxtapositions from the foundation’s own art collection: avan.fi/en/nayttelyt...

Over 40 restaurants will bring the best of Helsinki’s food scene to @flowfestival.bsky.social. Expect new concepts, beloved favourites, and vibrant flavours, all with sustainability at the core, and a strong plant-based focus with vegan options at every restaurant: www.flowfestival.com/en/eat-drink/

Helsinki has put together a bundle of benefits for Tuska Festival wristband holders, redeemable from June 23–30. On offer are tastes, tours, and a variety of experiences in the city. Plenty of enjoyable things to do before and after the main event itself: www.v2.reveel.guide/tuska

Now at Taidehalli art museum in Helsinki, the "Young Artists 2026" exhibition presents 26 compelling artists under the age of 35, offering a fascinating glimpse into the future of Finnish contemporary art: taidehalli.fi/en/events/yo...

One of Europe’s most distinctive ensembles, The Deutsche Kammerphilharmonie Bremen, will be in Musiikkitalo tonight, conducted by Jérémie Rhorer, and accompanied by soloist Bomsori Kim, performing Tchaikovsky's Violin concerto and 3rd Symphony: musiikkitalo.fi/en/concerts-...

This autumn, Finland will be serving the world’s first national official tasting Menus: culinary tours of two different regions - the Archipelago and Finnish Lapland. You have up to midnight June 9th to apply to Visit Finland's 'Have Some Finnish'! www.visitfinland.com/en/have-some...

Our Thursday afternoon selection is another set celebrating sunny summer days from around Finland. Photos shared on IG by ylesaa, AntsVahter, tuija_virkki, and norttonii: www.instagram.com/p/DZKcPVNDIRM/

One of Finland's oldest classical music events, the Urkuyö & Aaria Festival begins this evening. Throughout the summer, the festival brings leading names of the art music scene to Espoo and Helsinki, with concerts held every Thursday at 8pm: www.urkuyofestival.fi/en/home

🎉🤗 Final touches are being applied to the Lappeenranta Sand Castle, which will open to the public on Saturday June 6th. 🤗🎉 This year's theme is Living Sculptures: www.visitlappeenranta.fi/en/Experienc... Learn more about the Lappeenranta region: www.discoveringfinland.com/lakeland/lap...

Today the flags fly in Finland to celebrate the birthday of C.G.E. Mannerheim, Marshal of Finland, who also served as president of Finland between August 1944 and March 1946; the day is also celebrated as the Flag Day of the Finnish Defence Forces: finland.fi/life-society...

Now in its 4th year, 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, & many more: hellsinkimetalfestival.fi/aikataulu/

The Irish Festival of Oulu returns with its most ambitious programme, featuring large-scale street arts, spectacle performances, Irish music, storytelling, and cultural events as part of @oulu2026official.bsky.social programme. The festival runs from September 23–27: oulu2026.eu/en/the-irish...

Award-winning mezzo-soprano Joyce DiDonato performs in Tampere for the first time on Friday night in @tamperetalo, with her acclaimed "Emily – No Prisoner Be", which explores a unique poetic cosmos of the American poet Emily Dickinson: www.tampere-talo.fi/en/events/jo...

In the Alppiruusu­puisto Rhododendron Park in Helsinki the blooming season is in full swing! The park is divided into two sections. Evergreen rhododendrons grow in the southern section, while park azaleas can be found at the northern end: vihreatsylit.fi/en/alppiruus...

On Tuesday June 9th, MoominWorld in Naantali opens for summer. On opening day, there's a special welcome for the very 1st visitors arriving at the park! There's also a free photoshoot voucher to Moominpappa's Photo for the first 50 families: www.discoveringfinland.com/blog/moominw...

Time Out reports that Helsinki has picked up two new Michelin stars for 2026 - Boreal, has earned its first Michelin star less than a year after opening its doors, while Grön has secured its second Michelin star, cementing its place among Finland’s culinary elite: www.timeout.com/helsinki/new...

It’s no surprise Porvoo's Old Town is one of the most photographed places in Finland. Just 50km from Helsinki, the historic town charms visitors with its colourful wooden houses, winding cobbled streets, and the well-known red warehouses along the river: www.visitporvoo.fi/en/ @porvoo.bsky.social

From June 18th until late August, The Midnight Sun Hunt is a new summer adventure in Levi where travelers are invited to search for a hidden gold prize worth €20,000 beneath the Arctic midnight sun! midnightsunhunt.com Discover more summer magic in Levi: www.discoveringfinland.com/blog/summer-...

The finals of the 10th Helsinki International Ballet Competition are being held at the Finnish National Opera and Ballet tonight and tomorrow night, with the Gala event and Prize Ceremony taking place on Friday night: oopperabaletti.fi/en/repertoir...

There are 3 new exhibitions opening at Turku Art Museum on Friday June 5th. Eggert Pétursson's "Millefleurs" focuses primarily on works produced over the past 15 years; Pia Sirén's "The Path", an installation in Studio; and Pasi Autio's "State of Alert" in Pimiö: turuntaidemuseo.fi/en/exhibitions

Our Tuesday afternoon selection is a set of gorgeous lakeside reflection shots taken around Finland. Photos shared on IG by anitamouhu, marileenan, onehandsamurai, and krissenkaaluonnossa: www.instagram.com/p/DZFY4aNDMin/

Opening today in the Crypt of Helsinki Cathedral, the installation "Ice Horses of Ladoga" by André Prah based on a scene from “Kaputt”, by Italian war correspondent and surrealist writer Curzio Malaparte: www.prah.se/ice-horses-o...

Part of the @oulu2026official.bsky.social programme, the unique outdoor art exhibition Glimpses of the North will open on the Iso-Syöte Summit Trail on Fri June 5th at 1pm: oulu2026.eu/en/the-uniqu... Learn more about Pudasjärvi & Syöte: www.discoveringfinland.com/finnish-lapl...

Finland’s 12th national urban park, newly opened Tampere National Urban Park, extends from the Tammerkoski rapids to lake shores and includes several districts of the city: valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410903... More about Tampere, the city most loved by Finns: www.discoveringfinland.com/lakeland/tam...

The Riihimäki Summer Concerts is a summer chamber music event that brings international artists and stars of the future alongside top Finnish musicians appearing as soloists and in ensembles of all sizes - the festival begins today and runs til June 7th: www.riihimaenkesakonsertit.fi

The summer season at Olavinlinna has begun - the castle is open in June from 11am to 6pm, and from July 1st to August 1st the castle is open every day from 10am to 5:00pm. Discover more of the many attractions in Savonlinna: www.discoveringfinland.com/lakeland/sav...

Did you know that Ranua in Lapland is known as the cloudberry capital of Finland? Located in Southern Lapland, about an hour’s drive from Rovaniemi, in Ranua, you can experience Finnish Lapland’s authentic nature and village culture: ranuafinland.com

Currently at the Amos Rex Museum in Helsinki, the "Generation 2026" exhibition, being held for the fourth time, brings together 50 artists and collectives to explore the most pressing social questions of our time: amosrex.fi/en/exhibitio...

From June 4th to 7th, the Silence Festival in Kaukonen near Levi specialises in new Finnish art music and contemporary circus: www.hiljaisuusfestivaali.fi/about More great reasons to visit the Kittilä & Levi region of Finnish Lapland in summer and autumn: www.discoveringfinland.com/blog/summer-...

Southeast Finland is full of charming towns, beautiful national parks, coastal villages, archipelago adventures, & fascinating cultural attractions. From Sipoo and Porvoo to Loviisa, Kotka-Hamina and Kouvola, there's plenty to discover beyond the capital: www.discoveringfinland.com/blog/discove...