Vantaa is a city in southern Finland, adjacent to Helsinki, Finland’s capital, and home to the Helsinki-Vantaa airport. Although the city is new, Vantaa has a long history and hosts a variety of events and festivals throughout the year. Nature, shopping malls, theatres, museums, sightseeing locations, lakes, street art, and […]

Oulu is the largest city in Finland’s thinly populated northern region, yet despite its isolated location, it is quickly becoming a popular tourist destination. Oulu is well-known for its long affiliation with Finnish technological firms, and the city places a strong emphasis on research and technology, which you will notice […]

Espoo (Finnish pronunciation: [espo]; Swedish pronunciation: [sbo]) is Finland’s second-largest city and municipality. It is part of the Finnish Capital Region, and the majority of its residents live in the Helsinki metropolitan area’s inner urban core, which includes the cities of Helsinki, Vantaa, and Kauniainen. Espoo borders Helsinki and Vantaa […]

Turku, Finland’s oldest city, offers a thrilling mix of antique structures, contemporary design, excellent food, and a thriving nightlife. When you add in the lovely River Aura – Turku’s heart and soul – and a slew of laid-back cafes, it’s easy to see why an urban getaway to this colorful […]

Helsinki is Finland’s capital as well as the country’s largest city. It is located on a granite peninsula overlooking the Baltic Sea on the north shore of the Gulf of Finland. Helsinki is a young, modern capital with a strong art and music culture, despite its modest population (less than […]