Often ranked the happiest country in the world, Finland is known for some unique traditions, like love of saunas and the sport of wife-carrying.

The dogs follow the tracks, but even without them they would know their way through the deep snow around the farm of Juha Kujala in the town of Kuusamo in north-eastern Finland. The reindeer on ...

Finland is famed for saunas, Northern Lights, and Santa Claus, among others. Still, winter is not even the most popular time to visit the country. In July 2024, over 1.8 million tourists arrived ...

From Finland to Burning Man — sauna rafts, mobile saunas, and cold plunges, to Aufguss performances in large group saunas — Aaland joins local guides in eight countries, exploring diverse ...

Finland is also packed with saunas and has a strong welfare state. Several unusual traditions and social norms contribute to the country's culture. Here are seven surprising facts about the country.