This is a typical summer weekend in Helsinki. There are so many different events going on that it is even tough to decide what to do. Hel...

For the next few day Helsinki become a little Japanese. During the Japan Week starting today the Japanese culture will be presented throug...

Ateneum is one of Helsinki's most renowned and well-known museums. A must-see for everyone visiting or living in the city. And now...

Finland is this far away, isolated country up North, right? Well, actually Finland was probably less isolated than you would think. Apart f...

After a long rennovation Helsinki's museum of contemporary art Kiasma has opened its doors again for visitors.  The museum sta...

Everyone knows their zodiac sign. But wouldn't you also like to know your Finnscope sign? Maybe you are a shy reindeer herder, an impu...

Yle Kioski did an amazing social experiment recently in Helsinki. In times where distrust among religions and cultures is growing more and...

What where the things that surprised you most when you came to Finland for the first time? Here is a list of things that might shock first-...

Whenever you arrive in a new country it is important to know how the tipping in that culture works. So how does it work in Finland? (If yo...

Today the Helsinki Festival starts. And it will go on till the end of August. Two weeks of full program in and around the city lay ahead o...

Tonight the Chinese celebrate their new year. In Helsinki this is traditionally celebrated at Lasipalatsin aukio and everyone is invited. ...

Today Helsinki celebrates the Night of the Arts for the 25 th time. It’s the highlight of the Helsingin Juhlaviikot. Countless activities...

As every year Espan Lava , the stage in Esplanadi Park, offers a broad program with lots and lots of music. Check out the summer program ....

From April 4 th to 9 th the first Season Film Festival takes place in Helsinki. It is organized by Helsinki International Film Festi...

The neighborhood of Kallio is has probably the highest density of bars and pubs in whole Helsinki. One of the most famous places here...

Would you like to read a real Finnish classic? One of the most successful books written by a Finnish author is definitely “Sinuhe the ...