From reindeer sleigh rides to floodlit pistes beneath the northern lights, Finnish Lapland offers a winter escape that goes far beyond skiing – and families can’t get enough of it ...

Shovelling snow to save endangered seal pups might not be everyone’s idea of a holiday. But for some travellers in Finland, it’s exactly the kind of meaningful experience they’re looking for.

DIASPORA AFFAIRS: Despite their small numbers, Finland's Jewish community has managed to thrive even as anti-Zionism rises.

The skiing holiday, also known as the winter break, was introduced during the 1930s as a means of breaking up the long spring semester and to encourage children to participate in winter sports.

Many families are on the roads this weekend as school holidays end in parts of the south and begin in central Finland.

Finland faces a cold and dry start to the first winter holiday week, with temperatures between -5 and -30C. The Meteorological Institute forecasts clear skies, limited snowfall and good driving ...

British holidaymakers jetting off to Spain, Greece and many other countries must follow a post-Brexit rule - or be refused ...

Saunas, island-hopping, mountain hikes, great design and cosy cafes abound in our readers’ treasured memories of the Nordic countries Tell us about a romantic break in Europe – the best tip wins a ...

Finland’s long spell of dry high pressure ends this weekend as a low pressure system brings rising temperatures and widespread snowfall. Up to 10 cm of snow is forecast in the south, with stronger ...

Smooth everyday services, a safe environment, and small, friendly encounters with locals are key factors that increase the happiness of international students in Finland. This is shown by a recent ...

In 2026, the Catholic or Western Easter will be celebrated on April 5. The Orthodox Easter, however, falls a week later on ...