Nude Beaches in Finland: A Practical Guide for Travellers
Nude beaches in Finland are not as common or as clearly signposted as in some parts of Europe, but they do exist, especially around Helsinki. For travellers, the key is…
Suuret Oluet – Pienet Panimot (SOPP) 2026, Helsinki, Finland
Suuret Oluet – Pienet Panimot (SOPP) returns to Helsinki with a multi-day programme of Finnish microbreweries. Taking place 22–25 July 2026 at Rautatientori, SOPP is a long-running touring festival that…
ZINC Craftbeer & Streetfood Festival 2026, Vaasa, Finland
ZINC Craftbeer & Streetfood Festival returns to Vaasa for a summer weekend on the market square. Set for 17–18 July 2026, the event takes place at Vaasa Market Square (Vaasan…
Suuret Oluet – Pienet Panimot (SOPP) 2026, Lahti, Finland
Suuret Oluet – Pienet Panimot (SOPP) returns to Lahti with a multi-day programme of Finnish microbreweries. Taking place 26–27 June 2026 at Satamatori, SOPP is a long-running touring festival that…
Craft Beer Helsinki 2026, Helsinki, Finland
Craft Beer Helsinki brings a packed craft line-up to Helsinki Railway Square in late June. Running 25–27 June 2026, the festival takes over Rautatientori with Finnish and international breweries, plus…
5 Coolcations in Europe for Summer 2026
As European summers become increasingly hot and unpredictable, a quiet shift is reshaping how experienced travellers plan their holidays. Instead of defaulting to the crowded Mediterranean, more people are now…
OlutSatama 2026, Jyväskylä, Finland
OlutSatama returns to Jyväskylä for a waterfront beer weekend at Lutakonaukio. Taking place 11–13 June 2026, the festival brings breweries, food and a programme of on-site entertainment to the city’s…
Suuret Oluet – Pienet Panimot (SOPP) 2026, Tampere, Finland
Suuret Oluet – Pienet Panimot (SOPP) returns to Tampere with a multi-day programme of Finnish microbreweries. Taking place 21–23 May 2026 at Ratinanniemen festivaalipuisto (Ratinanniemi), SOPP is a long-running touring…
19 Magical Nordic / Scandinavian Christmas Markets to Visit in 2025
From the snowy streets of Stockholm to the twinkling lights of Copenhagen and the icy magic of Iceland, the Scandinavian Christmas Markets are among the most enchanting in Europe. Blending…
Old Great Square’s Christmas Market (weekends) 2025, Turku, Finland
Turku’s Old Great Square hosts a traditional weekend market across four dates from 22nd November to 14th December 2025. Vendors from across Finland set up beneath medieval façades, with choirs…
Helsinki Christmas Market 2025, Finland
As winter descends, Helsinki shines with festive warmth and Nordic charm. The Finnish capital celebrates Christmas with a perfect balance of calm and joy — where candlelight, sea breeze and…
Porvoo Christmas Path 2025, Porvoo (near Helsinki), Finland
Porvoo, one of Finland’s prettiest wooden towns, strings a festive ‘Christmas Path’ through the centre on weekends from 29th November to 21st December 2025. Expect cosy stalls, carousels and mulled…
Tampere Christmas Market (Joulutori) 2025, Tampere, Finland
Tampere’s Joulutori fills Central Square with wooden cottages, crafts and daily entertainment from 29th November to 22nd December 2025. Arrive a week earlier for the pre‑market atmosphere, then return for…
Tampere Festival of Light (Valoviikot) Finland’s Winter Wonderland
Tampere Festival of Light (Valoviikot): Illuminating the Nordic Winter As the days shorten and winter sets in, Tampere in southern Finland bursts into colour with the Tampere Festival of Light…
Discovering Savonlinna and Lake Saimaa Finland’s Lake District
Mark Bibby Jackson travels to Finland’s Lake District to visit Lake Saimaa and the Savonlinna Opera Festival It is on our return journey that Captain Mikael allows me to take…
Why Autumn in Tampere Is the Perfect Time for a Finnish Getaway
If you’re planning your next break and haven’t decided where to go, look no further – Tampere, Finland in autumn is the place to be. The season has just begun…
Savonlinna Opera Festival 2026, Finland
Held from 3 July to 1 August the Savonlinna Opera Festival Finland is regarded as one of the most beautiful in the world with Olavinlinna Castle on Lake Saimaa providing…
10 of the Best Solo Travel Destinations for 2023
Looking for the best solo travel destinations for 2021? Check out this list of 10 amazing places to explore this year, from vibrant cities to stunning natural landscapes. Whether you’re…
Helsinki Biennial 2021: The Same Sea
Helsinki Biennial will take place for the first time from 12 June to 26 September on Vallisaari island, located in the Helsinki Archipelago. Uniting the maritime island with the city…
