In Finnish language there are several ways to say hi. The most formal way to greet is to say “päivää” or “hyvää päivää”. Which means good day. However, Finns like to be semiformal or even casual when greeting. So in spoken language it is perfectly fine just to say “hei”. If you are meeting with […]
If you want to experience a little Midsummer magic yourself, here are some Finnish Midsummer love spells to try
What things are included in Finnish Midsummer traditions? If you want to celebrate Midsummer in traditional way, here are some good “ingredients”!
What Midsummer is called in Finnish?
In Finland Midsummer celebration is known as juhannus.
Unfortunately summer ends eventually, but in Lapland it is possible to experience endless summer days. This phenomenon is known as midnight sun
Is you have visited Finland in summer, you have probably heard the word juhannus. So what is juhannus, and why it means so much to Finns?
Midnight sun (also known as polar day or nightless night) is one of the special features of the Finnish summer. It is a phenomenon when sun doesn’t set below horizon. Not even during the night. So the sun stays visible for the whole 24 hours of the day. This natural phenomenon occurs every summer in […]
Finns themselves call their country Suomi. It is not known exactly where this word comes from, but that’s the name Finns have chosen, and are proud of it!
National parks are protected areas, so nature is almost untouched. And by following a simple national park etiquette, we all can help to preserve them
Typical summer weather in Finland isn’t too bad. Days are long and the temperatures are usually very enjoyable. It doesn’t get too hot, but at its best it is still warm enough to enjoy beach days.
