Finland Adventure Travel

31/05/2026

Rising like a brilliant white cloud above Senate Square, the Helsinki Cathedral. Also called Helsingin tuomiokirkko in the Finnish language. Admired the wonderful icon of Finland's capital. Completed in 1852, this Neoclassical masterpiece has a history full of surprising quirks and hidden details.

23/04/2026

Get ready for the Wife-carrying World Championship in Sonkajärvi, Finland 3th – 4th July 2026.
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Finland’s Unique Tradition: Wife Carrying Competition🇫🇮

Finland is famous not only for its natural beauty and peaceful lifestyle, but also for some of the world’s most unusual and entertaining sports traditions. One of the most talked-about is the famous Wife Carrying Competition

In this quirky yet competitive event, male participants race through a challenging obstacle course while carrying their female partners on their backs. The course includes water jumps, sand paths, and tough terrain that tests both strength and teamwork.

What’s at Stake?
The winning team receives a prize equal to the wife’s weight in beer —making the event both hilarious and highly competitive at the same time.

More Than Just Fun
While it may look playful, the competition actually requires serious endurance, balance, and coordination between partners. It has become a globally recognized event that attracts participants and spectators from many countries every year.

A Symbol of Finnish Humor & Culture
This tradition reflects the Finnish sense of humor, creativity, and love for outdoor challenges. It’s a perfect mix of sport, fun, and cultural uniqueness that continues to gain international attention.

06/12/2025

Hyvää Itsenäisyyspäivää, Finland!
Today I celebrate the spirit of Finland - sisu — a land of shimmering lakes, endless forests, soumi rokkia, and skies painted with northern lights. A country where resilience meets beauty, and where people carry warmth even in the coldest winter.

On this National Day, I honour the HAPPY Finnish people: their sisu, courage, their creativity, their quiet strength, and their joyful traditions. From the melodies of Sibelius to the laughter in saunas, from the snowy silence of Lapland to the vibrant streets of Helsinki — Finland is a symphony of nature and humanity.

May this day remind us of the power of unity, the gift of freedom, and the beauty of belonging. Kiitos, Finland, for inspiring the world with your light. I really love Finland! Best greetings from Norway. Friend of Finland, Stein Morten

23/11/2025

Southern Finland’s wildlife photography highlights capture a world where forests, lakes, and coastlines reveal rare and breathtaking encounters with nature. From soaring birds to elusive predators, the region offers unforgettable images that celebrate its stunning biodiversity.
Photo © A. Jokisaari - Travelguide: http://www.jokisaari.net/travels/

01/11/2025

Time for action in the beautiful city Oulu in Finland - next year (2026) the European Capital of Culture. The year-long event includes a diverse program of cultural offerings, art, and technology, with the theme "Cultural Climate Change". The aim is to foster a deeper connection between people and nature through culture.

Exhibitions, festivals, food culture, delightful experiences and northern Finnish curiosities – discover Oulu2026 the European Capital of Culture!

31/07/2025

Take a deep breath! Finland in summer is pure serenity. As the snow retreats and the Midnight Sun stretches its golden lights across the sky, life awakens in the forests, lakes, and small villages. Long sunlit evenings, laughter echoing across the lakes, and the soothing rhythm of nature all around. Whether you are enjoying a sauna or sipping coffee by the water, every moment feels like a quiet celebration of life - in the happiest country in the world! Photos of animals: Photo © A. Jokisaari - Travelguide: http://www.jokisaari.net/travels/

03/06/2025

Memories from Taivalkoski in July 2017 - located in the North-East Finland. Far in the forrest, I observed the sun dipped low behind the endless pine forests, golden light stretched across the vast lake, turned the water into a shimmering mirror of fire and sky.

31/12/2024

Happy New Year from us in Finland Adventure Travel. Wishing you all a fantastic start to the new year! Get ready for new adventures.

19/12/2024

A great old sea eagle soars low ready to catch a fish. Eagles and seagulls benefit most from fishing in rapids and cormorants, although all are eager to steal each other's catch if they can. The young birds quickly learn how to eat the fish before other take it. This old sea eagle could be the mother of a few young and immature birds. A white-tailed eagle can live up to over 30 years! Photo © A. Jokisaari - Travelguide: http://www.jokisaari.net/travels/

17/12/2024

How I tried to become Santa’s new best friend. I think I am never too old to meet Santa Claus - at least that’s what I tell myself. The Finns claim to have the real Santa, based in Rovaniemi, Lapland. Naturally, I wanted to test this and see if he could fulfill my wishes. As lucky I was, I ran into him at Helsinki Airport. He was the ultimate Christmas rockstar - red suit, long snowy beard, twinkle in his eye and a smile that could make a snowman melt. If anyone could sprinkle some Christmas magic into my adult life, it had to be him. Grabbed my chance, shook hands with Santa and whispered my wishes. He nodded convincingly, as if my wishes were already on his list. Was he real? Who knows. But you better believe I’m eagerly waiting - mailbox open, chimney cleaned, and wishes pending.