From January 23rd to 25th, the largest plant-based food event in the Nordics, Vegemessut, will pack the halls of the Cable Factory offering hundreds of product samples to try: www.vegemessut.fi/in-english 100% Vegan Restaurants and Cafés in Helsinki: www.discoveringfinland.com/blog/the-bes...

The main exhibition at Sámemusea Siida in Inari links Sámi culture and northern nature to one another forming one whole, which offers a vivid and visual experience as well as an abundance of information: siida.fi/en/exhibitio... Learn more : www.discoveringfinland.com/blog/siida-g...

Our Tuesday morning selection is another set of stunning aurora photography from Finnish Lapland. 2 Photos from 10, shared on IG by jaasiiim and aurorahunting: www.instagram.com/p/DTckoapjC8x/ Northern Lights, where and when to best see them in Finland: www.discoveringfinland.com/blog/the-nor...

The schedule for the PoroCup 2026 reindeer races has been published - Feb 21-22 in Yli-li, Feb 28th-March 1st in Utsjoki, March 6-8 in Salla, March 13-15 in Luosto, March 20-22 in Ranua, and culminating with the King's Cup finals on March 28-29 in Inari: porokilpailijat.fi

Levi Igloos – Golden Crown, in the very heart of Lapland, offers accommodation in luxurious glass igloos on the slopes of Utsuvaara, one of Lapland’s most iconic destinations, featuring 27 igloos gazing over the boundless Arctic landscape: www.discoveringfinland.com/destination/...

Starting the week with an atmospheric selection of freezing fog, sea-smoke, and misty morning magic shots taken around Finland. Photos shared on IG by risto_jv, saija_elina_photography, light.by.jari, and tuija_virkki: instagram.com/p/DTacRCFjB6_/

At Turku Art Museum until January 18th - Nelli Palomäki – Holds Saara Ekström – Hypnos Inka Bell - Grey Area Also, the collection exhibition 'What (a) Colour' explores colour as a central element of visual art: turuntaidemuseo.fi/en/exhibitions

Showing at Amos Rex Museum until April 6th, the Leandro Erlich exhibition offers visitors an experience that challenges our perception of reality: amosrex.fi/en/exhibitio...

The Times explains how to explore the Nordic cultural hub you won’t have heard of - Oulu, this year’s European Capital of Culture: www.thetimes.com/travel/desti... Learn more about Oulu, one of largest northerly cities in the world: www.discoveringfinland.com/west-coast/o...

Alice Giddings of @metrouk.bsky.social notes that Tampere, 'Finland’s ‘second capital’ with centuries-old saunas dubbed ultimate destination for 2026': metro.co.uk/2026/01/08/f... Discover more reasons to visit Tampere the city best loved by Finns: www.discoveringfinland.com/lakeland/tam...

Closing out another week with a Sunday afternoon selection of winter wonderland shots in landscape mode from around Finland. Photos shared on IG by maattaseppo, byattheather, valokuvaaja_tikkanen, and sirpakai: www.instagram.com/p/DTXu9tLDEUm/

Finlandia Hall celebrates its first anniversary! Finlandia Hall and its new business concepts opened to the public in January 2025 following an extensive renovation - learn more about this Helsinki cultural and architectural gem: www.discoveringfinland.com/destination/...

Photos of winter scenes from Kuopio shared on Twitter by @WilleMarkkanen. Learn more about Kuopio, the gateway to Finland's lake district: www.discoveringfinland.com/lakeland/kuo...

Our Saturday afternoon selection is a set of golden sunsets from around frozen Finland. Photos shared on IG by huulari85, yllasskisouth, repe.niem, and taikalehto: www.instagram.com/p/DTVO9mAjO0-/

2026 promises to be an exciting year in the Tampere region, with a calendar packed with events. Check out the event highlights for the year to find your favorites: visittampere.fi/en/events-in... Learn more about the lakeside city of Tampere: www.discoveringfinland.com/lakeland/tam...

Two more nights left to enjoy the Lux Helsinki festival of light which will continue to brighten sections of the capital until January 11th: luxhelsinki.fi/en/ photos from the Lux Helsinki facebook page.

As temperatures continue to drop across Finland, our late Friday afternoon selection shows frozen trees in Finnish Lapland. 2 photos from a set of 10 shared on IG by jarmo.manninen & mykolaphotos: www.instagram.com/p/DTS3FzkDA2B/ More about Finnish Lapland: www.discoveringfinland.com/finnish-lapl...

Stefanie Waldek of Condé Nast includes Finnish Lapland in her list of "7 astronomical events worth travelling for in 2026", to see the Spring Equinox Auroras on March 20th: www.cntraveller.com/article/7-as... Learn more about seeing the Auroras in Finland: www.discoveringfinland.com/blog/the-nor...

There is still time to see the impressive Spain Beyond the Myths exhibition until Sunday, 11 January at the Sinebrychoff Art Museum in Helsinki: sinebrychoffintaidemuseo.fi/en/exhibitio...

For three days, from January 16th to 18th, the city centre of Oulu will be transformed into a venue for a variety of events. The Oulu2026 Opening Festival has something for all ages at over 20 venues, with most events being free of charge and open to all: oulu2026.eu/en/tips-for-...

Our Thursday afternoon selection is a set of freezing fog and misty morning magic shots taken recently around Finland. Photos shared on IG by mikkohartikainen_photography, tuija_virkki, nathalie_photodiary, and korpikustaa: www.instagram.com/p/DTQIkq9jBNu/

The Polar Night Light Festival kicks off tomorrow evening to light up the darkness at @rukaskiresort once again. Highlights include Torchlight Ski Parade on the Kuru slope and Northern Lights-Themed dance show by the Kuusamo Women’s Gymnastics Club: www.ruka.fi/en/events/po...

A Wednesday afternoon selection of full moon in winter shots taken recently around Finland. Photos shared on IG by marykamon, jarmo.manninen, mattijaasko, and ahonenra: www.instagram.com/p/DTNhx3LDIVZ/

Skýra Retreat in Norvajärvi, just 20 minutes drive from Rovaniemi in Finnish Lapland, tops the Financial Times list of "Four relaxing retreats for a reset": www.ft.com/content/adca... Discover more great reasons to visit Rovaniemi in Finnish Lapland: www.discoveringfinland.com/finnish-lapl...

Ice on the Sea Shore, Lauttasaari, Helsinki, Finland 06.01.2008 #helsinki #finland #ice #sea #shore #shores #valokuvataivas

Our Tuesday afternoon selection is a set of frosty fotos and art in ice, taken around Finland. Photos shared on IG by tommi_lehto, pete_tampere, helih11, and satunkuva: www.instagram.com/p/DTKyNHKjAJt/

Starting a new week with another selection of winter wonderland landscape shots taken around Finland. Photos shared on IG by samirzarrouk_, _lenitan_, photosbyroosu, and thomasachermannphotography: www.instagram.com/p/DTIfq8XDI85/

Helsinki’s restaurant culture in 2026: A city defining its own direction, shaping a restaurant culture rooted in nature, community and collaboration: www.luxurylifestylemag.co.uk/food-and-dri... Discover more great reasons to visit Helsinki in 2026: www.discoveringfinland.com/metropolitan...

Just one day before the Lux Helsinki festival of light returns to brighten the nights in the capital with the artworks open from 5pm to 10pm until January 11th: luxhelsinki.fi/en/lux-progr...

Silke Wünsch of DW News discusses "What to know about 2026 European Capitals of Culture": www.dw.com/en/what-to-k... Learn more about Oulu: www.discoveringfinland.com/west-coast/o...

A Saturday selection of wintry sunsets and colourful skies taken around Finland. Photos shared on IG by heidihane_photos, jp_paananen, valokuvaaja_tikkanen, and miunretki: www.instagram.com/p/DTDYjlKDGZY/

Helsinki features on @Forbes selection of "9 Places In Europe Where Travelers Get Free Perks And Discounts": www.forbes.com/sites/laurab... Discover more reasons for visiting the Finnish capital: www.discoveringfinland.com/metropolitan...

Tove Jansson Gallery, opening at HAM in February features on Euronews list of "The 10 unmissable exhibitions and art events of 2026": www.euronews.com/culture/2025... Learn more about the upcoming exhibition at HAM Helsinki: www.hamhelsinki.fi/en/exhibitio...

Welcoming in the first weekend of 2026 with another stunning set of northern lights shots, and hoping the aurora hunters have another great year ahead. Photos shared on IG by pekka.ahkynen, niko.laurila, valimaki_anna, and auroravan_lapland: www.instagram.com/p/DTA38XYjCer/

The Guardian reports on "Saunas, electronica and air guitar: Oulu, Finland’s tech city, is European Capital of Culture 2026": www.theguardian.com/travel/2025/... Learn more about the west coast city of Oulu: www.discoveringfinland.com/west-coast/o...

✨Happy New Year 2026! ✨Hyvää uutta vuotta 2026! ✨ Welcoming in the New Year with a selection of gorgeous birds-in-action shots taken around Finland. Two from a set of ten photos shared on IG by finnature_official, and mikko.lonnberg_photography: www.instagram.com/p/DS-SLWjjNlf/

We're seeing out the year with a selection of winter wonderland landscapes from around Finland. Photos shared on IG by moniquehelfer, thomasachermannphotography, samirzarroukphotography, and heimo_martt: www.instagram.com/p/DS7ZHEGDNg2/

This evening in Musiikkitalo, the Helsinki Baroque Orchestra is giving two New Year’s concerts. At 6pm, Bach & Improvisations celebrates Bach’s artistry, improvisation and the magic of song; at 8pm, Alla Napoletana tells musical stories in the colours of the Mediterranean: www.hebo.fi/concerts/

The Helsinki Philharmonic Choir will perform their New Year’s Concert tonight in Helsinki Cathedral, conducted by Tommi Niskala with Ilpo Laspas on organ and Jukka Nykänen on piano: www.helsinginfilharmoninenkuoro.fi/en

Claire Cohen of The Times and The Sunday Times notes that "Helsinki in Finland is the capital of sweating it out and there is a sauna for everyone — whether you want craft beer served as you relax, or to feel the heat 24/7": www.thetimes.com/travel/desti...

Our Tuesday selection is an eclectic mix of winter wonderland snaps from around Finland. Photos shared on IG by niiloi, valimaki_anna, zulailaas, and matalalta: www.instagram.com/p/DS5NR3VDDxl/

No plans yet for the New Year's Eve? To help you ring in 2026 right, Visit Helsinki have got the best tips for planning the perfect New Year's celebration in Helsinki! www.myhelsinki.fi/visit/new-ye...

Visitors to Helsinki can enjoy Christmas cribs from around the world until January 6th. Displayed in shop windows in the city centre, the cribs by artisans from various regions reflect the time of their creation and show distinctive regional features: www.jouluseimet.fi/jouluseimiga...

Snaps taken in Finland by Mari Jääskeläinen & Nikki Born feature in Popular Science's selection of "12 ethereal images from the 2025 Northern Lights Photographer of the Year awards": www.popsci.com/science/12-e... Learn more about aurora hunting in Finland: www.discoveringfinland.com/about-finlan...

The BBC includes Flow Festival Helsinki on its list of 'Seven live music experiences worth travelling for in 2026': www.bbc.com/travel/artic...

Welcoming in a new week with a Monday selection of winter sunsets and skies from Finnish Lapland, mostly. Photos shared on IG by jp_paananen, huulari85, zulailaas, ang taigalaakso: www.instagram.com/p/DS2kstEjGx4/

This winter the Lux Helsinki Light Art Festival is being extended to six days, taking place from January 6th to 11th. The works will be located between Kansalaistori Sq and Hietalahti Market Sq, at the Old Church Park and on the Espa Stage in Esplanade: luxhelsinki.fi/en/

Welcome in the New Year at the Löyly sauna and restaurant complex in Helsinki. Sea views, fireworks, festive dining and drinks by the shore. DJ Cireet behind the decks from 20:00–02:00: www.discoveringfinland.com/destination/...

The Pond Hockey World Cup is a fun-filled hockey event designed for hobby teams and groups of friends. Taking place in Levi on January 23rd and 24th on the natural ice rinks cleared near the Levi fell, participants can enjoy relaxed pond hockey games: pondhockey4all.com/en/

Our Saturday selection is another set of snowy winter wonderland landscapes taken around Finland. Photos shared on IG by matalalta, rajasuokasper, huulari85, and j.vaahtera: www.instagram.com/p/DSxhDOXDKMY/