Welcome to our posts about Finland – that so-called cold country (it’s actually warm in summer) in the north of Europe. It’s the home of Santa Claus, the sauna, white summer nights, and a lot of dedicated ice-hockey fans.
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It is already 2025 and it’s finally time to look back on the Nordic road trip we did in the summer of 2022. In thirteen days, we saw a rather large part of three Nordic countries: Finland, Sweden, and Norway. This first post of a few is about the first stage of our Nordic road…
Jomala is a historic village, and it serves as the center of the Jomala Municipality. It is located on the main island of the Åland Islands. The village is often called Jomala kyrkby, or Jomala church village, so it should not be confused with the larger municipality. The village is defined by its magnificent medieval…
Önningeby is a village located in the municipality of Jomala on the main island of the Åland Islands. This small village, with a population of just over 200 inhabitants, holds a significant place in Nordic art history. It is most famous for being the site of the Önningeby artists’ colony, a vibrant group of painters…
Långbergen is a nature and hiking area located in the municipality of Saltvik, on the main island of the Åland Islands. It is situated in the northern part of the main island, Fasta Åland. The area consists of a series of low but rugged bedrock hills. The name Långbergen translates from Swedish to “The Long…
Suomenlinna, an extraordinary sea fortress, is a UNESCO World Heritage Site in Finland. It is located on a group of six interconnected islands at the entrance to Helsinki’s harbor. As of 2023, approximately 800 permanent residents live on Suomenlinna. This unique island community offers a captivating blend of military history and picturesque nature. Its geography…
Helsinki is the capital and largest city of Finland. It is located on the southern coast of the country, on a peninsula that juts into the Gulf of Finland. The Helsinki metropolitan area, which includes the neighboring cities of Espoo and Vantaa, has a population of approximately 1.5 million residents, making it Finland’s largest urban…
Kuopio is a city in Eastern Finland, the capital of the North Savonia region. It is largely surrounded by Lake Kallavesi. This gives it a long shoreline and a distinct character. Kuopio is Finland’s eighth most populous municipality, with about 126,000 residents. It serves as an urban center, combining city life with the extensive surrounding…
Ingbyberget is a prominent hill located in the municipality of Jomala, on Fasta Åland (Mainland Åland). The Åland Islands are an autonomous region of Finland, situated in the Baltic Sea between Sweden and Finland. Ingbyberget stands at an elevation of approximately 71 meters (233 feet) above sea level. It is known for its scenic views…
Siilinjärvi is a significant locality in Eastern Finland. It serves as the main urban center of the Siilinjärvi municipality. This area sits within the Northern Savonia region and the landscape is rich with lakes and expansive forests. Siilinjärvi is known for its natural setting. It also holds an important role in Finland’s industrial landscape. The…
Mariehamn is the capital of the Åland Islands, an autonomous, demilitarized, and Swedish-speaking region of Finland. The town is located on a narrow peninsula on the main island of the archipelago, Fasta Åland. It is defined by its two harbors, one on the eastern shore and one on the western shore, which has made it…
Pålsböle is a village in Finström Municipality on the Åland Islands. It is the church village of the former Finström Parish. The church is today a part of Finström-Geta Congregation. The village is home to around 120 inhabitants and lies just 4 kilometers west of the commercial center in Godby. A Short History of Pålsböle…
Kajaani is a town in the region of Kainuu in central Finland. The town is also known by its Swedish name Kajana, but is unilingually Finnish speaking. With a population of around 29.400 people, the town is the 23rd largest locality in Finland. It lies along the Kajaani River, a river that flows from Lake…