The Beloved Creator of Moomins Tove Jansson Was Born 105 Years Ago
Born in Helsinki 105 years ago, Jansson was surrounded by creativity as a child.
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Author: Kathleen Cusack
Vampires Creep into Vapriikki
‘Dracula – Vampires in Vapriikki’ exhibition in Tampere uncovers the myths and mysteries of the curious creatures.
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Cold Dip Into the Aura River
I venture to the Finnish Winter Swimming Championships in Turku on a cold weekend at the beginning of February to find out if Finns are crazy.
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I Climbed Down the Ladder and Plunged Into Icy Water – This is Why I found it Strangely Addictive
I had always been curious about Finland’s fascination with winter swimming and decided to take the plunge one Christmas holiday.
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This is Why the Turku Herring Market is a Feast for Fish Lovers
I’ve come to embrace the humble herring and even found myself this week eagerly awaiting the opening of the annual herring market in Turku, southwestern Finland.
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Frog in a Coffin – And Other Finnish Folk Magic
The fact that Christianity took root in Finland did not displace the old folk beliefs; rather, many practices and beliefs survived alongside Christianity and even merged with it in some cases.
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We Visited the Childhood Home of the “Flying Finn” Paavo Nurmi – Here’s What We Learned About One of the Greatest Runners of All Time
Here’s the fascinating story of the multiple Olympic winner, Paavo Nurmi.
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‘Marilyn – A Woman Behind Her Roles’ Showcases Over 300 Personal Items of the Iconic Actress in Tampere
Most of the items in the exhibition come from a devoted collector of Marilyn Monroe memorabilia.
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Ruins Found Under a School in Turku Reveal Medieval Houses and a Street
The meticulous excavations, which began in October last year, have now uncovered the cellars and lower levels of two medieval houses as well as part of a street.
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