Hei! What are you looking for?
Getting to know the Finnish language
Spark Your Finnish
Wondering what to wear & how to dress
Splash of Finnish
I’m curious about Finnish culture and travel
Finland Starter Kit
Let’s Get Social:
Latest On The Blog
6 Funny Finnish Easter Traditions
Finnish Easter is a big holiday, but not necessary as religious as it originally was back in the day. With this occasion, Finns mix pagan traditions with family time and some religious aspects. Easter is certainly a long weekend which cuts the spring nicely in half....
Study in Helsinki in English: Local’s tips to Student Life in Finland
*In commercial collaboration with Haaga-Helia, the business-orientated university of applied sciences in Helsinki. Can you study in English in Helsinki? What’s it like to study in Finland? What should you know about the application process? This topic is huge, I...
7 Laid-back and Delicious Things to Do in Lahti
Lahti has so many things going for it! The city center offers incredible forest trails next to winter stadion, Alvar Aalto architecture, whiskey tasting and mouthwatering Finnish cooking. Lahti is a fantastic non-touristy day trip destination from Helsinki!
AS SEEN IN
Winter fun in Finland
100 Ideas! What to Do in Helsinki + How to Explore It Like a Local
My mission with this Helsinki post is simple. After reading this guide, I hope Helsinki feels like a second home to you! Helsinki has always been a magical city to me. When I was a kid, she and I got to know each other through snow leopard cubs and mighty brown bears...
Best Time to See Northern Lights in Finland: Make-No-Mistakes Guide
Do you know the saying “There’s a time and place for everything”? This saying is so true when it comes to seeing Northern Lights in Finland!
Finns love to catch the Northern Lights too. As locals, we know a thing or two about them. I want to share that knowledge…
7 Things to Do in Rovaniemi: From Lappish Cuisine to Ice Floating
Whenever I’m in Lapland, it is a no-brainer that I spend some time in Rovaniemi, meeting my friends and enjoying the urban side of Lapland. I love how Rovaniemi combines town life and arctic wilderness. In this post, I’ll introduce you to my favorites in town and Rovaniemi region!
Travel Planning
Super Helpful Guide to Finland Weather Year Round + Monthly Tips!
What’s the weather like in Finland? That must be the most common question I hear as a Finn. And no wonder! It's hard to know what to expect. Snow and coldness are the first thoughts to many. But wait, isn't there supposed to be warm summers too? How confusing! Well, I...
How to Pick the Best Finland Guide Book (TOP 5 by a Finn)
When it comes to finding a Finland guide book, there are surprisingly many options even though Finland isn’t the most popular travel destination. As my mission is to help you with all things Finnish, I have spent the last couple of weeks researching the most popular Finland guide books on the market.
Lapland Packing List: What to Pack for Winter Finland?
Are you feeling excited but a tiny bit worried about how to be prepared for the Finnish winter? Getting ready for another climate is difficult. I bet the most headache is due to the winter’s extreme cold, right? This post aims to give you a massive sigh of relief!
Finnish Language
50 Funny Finnish Phrases & Words in English that Describe the Finnish Mindset
The Finnish language is full of expressions that describe the unique aspects of the Finnish mindset and culture. For example, if a Finn is broke, he might use the expression “I have Matti in my purse” (olla Matti kukkarossa) to describe the situation when translated...
Quick Guide to Finnish Grammar for Beginners
I know, Finnish has a reputation as a difficult language to learn. For example, the US State Department’s Foreign Service Institute lists Finnish among the group of languages considered the most difficult for English speakers. I get a lot of questions about how long...
Finnish Greetings: Hello in Finnish and 15 Other Great Greeting Words
When you visit Finland, you are bound to notice that there are a ton of different Finnish greetings! What do they all mean? And how do Finns use them? This post aims to cover this and more to make you feel comfortable when you are in Finland. Hopefully, I will...
Finnish Food
Finnish Oven Pancake: Favorite Homey Dessert in Finland
The Finnish oven pancake (pannukakku in Finnish) is an ordinary dessert in any Finnish home. But when I say ordinary, I mean it in the most loving way. You see, there isn’t a Finnish kid who doesn’t have a warm memory of a just-baked crispy-on-the-top and...
Super Quick Laskiaispulla Recipe and Finnish Shrovetide Traditions
Who loves Finnish buns? I know I do! If you want to try all the different bun versions we have in Finland, Shrovetide is the perfect time to be in Finland. That's because it is the season of the Finnish cream bun, called laskiaispulla in Finnish (literally: Shrovetide...
Fabulous Finnish Blueberry Pie: Super Simple, No-Mess Style!
The blueberry pie is a Finnish food staple. I feel that many families have at least a couple of different blueberry pie recipes that they rotate as there are so many delicious versions of this traditional treat. There is a blueberry pie with a rye crust, blueberry bun...
Finnish Culture
How to Trace Your Roots In Finland (+ Resources Explained)
How you can take the first steps to trace your roots in Finland? Here are the first things you can do to make your search using databases and archives easier and to jump over the first 100 years gap that you won’t be able to find in the databases…
May Day in Finland – Finnish Spring Carnival
There are a couple of ways you can experience a Finnish carnival. The biggest party happens when Finland wins the ice-hockey world championship. Unfortunately, the next time for that is quite difficult to foretell. Luckily, there's an annual holiday called vappu which...
The Best Guide to Dating Finnish Women
Dating a Finnish woman has the potential to change your life! It may be the starting point of a happy adventure. I’m excited to tell you that a relationship with a Finnish lady is golden! That’s because Finnish women are loving, fun to be with and down-to-earth....
These Posts You Don’t Wanna Miss
6 Funny Finnish Easter Traditions
Finnish Easter is a big holiday, but not necessary as religious as it originally was back in the day. With this occasion, Finns mix pagan traditions with family time and some religious aspects. Easter is certainly a long weekend which cuts the spring nicely in half....
Finnish Greetings: Hello in Finnish and 15 Other Great Greeting Words
When you visit Finland, you are bound to notice that there are a ton of different Finnish greetings! What do they all mean? And how do Finns use them? This post aims to cover this and more to make you feel comfortable when you are in Finland. Hopefully, I will...
Unforgettable Oulanka National Park Day Trip (+ Packing List!)
A day trip in the Oulanka national park is a fantastic bucket list item for your Finland visit! Luckily, this is no secret to many foreign visitors. Getting out of our car in the parking lot makes a blogger like me smile happily. First, I spot a French family...
100 Ideas to Do in My Helsinki
Helsinki is a pocket-size Metropolis – a mix of Finnish straightforwardness and Nordic functionality with a dash of continental elegance.
Over the years, I’ve explored the city inside out. I put together a local’s ultimate guide to give you 100 ideas that you can do when you visit Helsinki!
After reading this guide, I hope that Helsinki feels like a second home to you.
