TOURISM

The Finns, among the 10 peoples of the EU who travel the least abroad

Foreigner.fi 28/Jun/2019

Finns prefer their own country more than others to travel. At least that is what emerges from the latest comparative data on the number of trips made by citizens of the member states of the European…

TOURISM

Nights spent by foreign tourists in Finland up by 12%

Foreigner.fi 28/Jun/2019

In May 2019, foreign tourists recorded 460,000 overnight stays (12.3% more compared to last year) at Finnish accommodation establishments. Overnight stays by resident tourists increased by 4.2%, up…

BUSINESS & TECH

Norwegian launches a Helsinki-Vaasa route to compete with Finnair

Foreigner.fi 28/Jun/2019

Norwegian, the low-cost airline based in Norway, has just announced its intention to enter into competition with Finnair for one more portion of the domestic air-traffic business.  According to…

LIFESTYLE

The great Finnish strawberry season has arrived!

Foreigner.fi 23/Jun/2019

Many people think that domestic strawberries are better tasting than foreign ones. Finland is perhaps not the best country for fruit cultivation, but the strawberries of the Finnish short strawberry…

TOURISM

The 5 best leisure activities for this summer in Finland

Pablo Morilla 14/Jun/2019

As temperatures rise higher and higher, Finns start planning what is coming up during the summer. It is time to leave home and snatch every sunbeam before winter comes back. What are the activities…

TOURISM

10+ events to make you want to visit Turku this summer

Foreigner.fi 12/Jun/2019

Turku is often described as Finland’s summertime city, with its secluded beaches, waterborne activities and endless supply of quality restaurants. But another reason Turku draws thousands of visitors…

TOURISM

The 6 most popular sandy beaches in Finland

Foreigner.fi 10/Jun/2019

Summer is here to stay. If you want to enjoy sunbathing and beach life, you don't have to take a plane and travel very far away. There are many beautiful sandy beaches in Finland, in some…

TOURISM

4 top class festivals to experience Tampere this month

Foreigner.fi 07/Jun/2019

With the arrival of good weather, Tampere becomes even more welcoming and its inhabitants go out to the street to celebrate that light has taken over the world. Throughout the summer, the city of…

TOURISM

5 interesting (and quite cheap) destinations abroad for this summer

Foreigner.fi 02/Jun/2019

Would you like to take a break from Finland this summer? Yes, it is true that some polls say this is the best country in the world, and Finnish summer is beautiful. But even so, would…

TOURISM

Helsinki’s playground is open and waiting for visitors

Barbara Stojanovic 29/May/2019

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TOURISM

Venäjä ei tule! Nights spent by Russian tourists in Finland drop in January-April

Foreigner.fi 29/May/2019

There is a joke in the Finnish army in which a soldier asks his superior why when they go for maneuvers the supposed enemy always attacks them from the east. Old jokes aside, for years the Finns…

TOURISM

How to explore the Archipelago National Park from Turku

Foreigner.fi 24/May/2019

Find that hard to believe? Then take a look below to get a complete guide to the Archipelago National Park, including the most popular islands, the best activities and top tips for how to get…

TOURISM

15 Finnish museums that cater to all tastes and ages

Barbara Stojanovic 23/May/2019

With the days getting longer and warmer, children being on vacation from school and many tourists and newcomers coming to Helsinki, the choices of places to visit are wide and bigger around this time…

TOURISM

A day in Tampere, the city where so many good things happen

Foreigner.fi 17/May/2019

Tampere is the most populated inland city in Northern Europe, the Sauna capital of the world and a great center for innovation in Finland, with a growing presence of leading companies,…

TOURISM

Helsinki Swimming Stadium opens up again at Mother's Day

Teemu Kammonen 10/May/2019

Are you one of those people who wonder where to go when you enjoy architecture, especially functionalism, like swimming and taking a nap in a grassy hill among old pine trees? At least five thousand…

TOURISM

Tips to enjoy Turku in one day

Foreigner.fi 03/May/2019

In such a busy world, many of us find ourselves in a city and pressed for time. To save you the pain of missing out on the proper Turku experience, see below for how to do a one-day sprint through…

LIFESTYLE

Vappu, a unique holiday that Finns celebrate hard

Barbara Stojanovic 28/Apr/2019

When a foreigner moves to Finland many things will catch their attention in the first few weeks or months. From Finnish general attitude, quirks, social rules to shops opening hours or the way to do…

TOURISM

Demand for accommodation services grew by 1.5 per cent in 2018

Foreigner.fi 09/Apr/2019

In 2018, accommodation establishments in Finland recorded over 22 million overnight stays, of which domestic tourists accounted for around 15.4 million and foreign tourists for good 6.8 million. The…

TOURISM

Finnish residents' travel to Southern Europe increased in 2018

Foreigner.fi 28/Mar/2019

According to Statistics Finland's survey, Finnish residents made 8.2 million different leisure trips abroad in 2018. Finnish residents’ travel to Estonia decreased clearly, but Southern Europe…

TOURISM

The birthplace of the Soviet Union is not in Russia but in Tampere

Foreigner.fi 14/Mar/2019

There are still many unknowns to clarify about the Soviet Union, the gigantic socialist country whose existence dominated the politics of the twentieth century. However, one thing is certain: the…