Finland

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HAMK (Häme University of Applied Sciences)

a map of finland with all the major cities and their capital names in bright colors

Finland and its provinces - tell something unique about each area of Finland

a large boat floating on top of a river next to snow covered ground and trees

Winter lifeline spans Helsinki Harbour - thisisFINLAND

The ferry forms a vital winter link between Helsinki and the island fortress of Suomenlinna.

many people are sitting on the ground with balloons

Slideshows - thisisFINLAND

Vappu (First of May). Gallery - thisisFINLAND.

four people on skis standing in the snow with trees behind them and one person wearing goggles

three people skating on an ice covered lake

Your Official Finland Travel Guide

In the winter, the lakes become skiing areas or giant skating rinks. See the lakes in a totally new light.

an aerial view of a city with water in the background

Your Official Finland Travel Guide

In the recent years, the high-tech and IT revolution has spelled an end to many of the old factories. Fortunately, the wealth created by the 19th century industrialist lives on as much of it has been turned into a great heritage of art and culture. The city of Tampere, perched on a narrow slip of land between the lakes Näsijärvi and Pyhäjärvi, could easily be selected as the showcase for this transformation. Visit the Vapriikki museum, housed in an old factory building and experience the old...

a sandy beach with grass growing on the sand and water in the background, under a partly cloudy blue sky

Hailuoto, Finland.

the aurora bore is glowing green in the night sky

Northern lights, Inari.

a group of young people holding up signs

Destination Finland

Study In Finland - Why study in Finland?

an aerial view of several islands in the water

Your Official Finland Travel Guide

The rise of Finland from an agrarian society to one of the high-tech and innovation leaders in the world has many of its roots along the Lakeland shores. This is where industries found rivers and lakes for transportation. This is where rapids provided the power. This is where, in recent years, those industries have been most affected by the structural changes in the Finnish economy. Paper and pulp, timber and metal were some of the key industries that once lifted Finland into the ranks of in...