Typical Finnish Summer: some characteristics
In this blog, we take a look at some of the features that make the typical Finnish summer: family events and food and drink.
Category: Playing in Finland
Information and tips about fun stuff in Finland.
Eating your way through Finland: 8 tips for a tasty summer
In our blog this week, we give your tips for eating your way through Finland. We list a number of resources you can use to source fresh food in Finland.
Summer in Finland: 3 great swimming tips
Summer in Finland is off to a great start. In this blog post, we give you 3 great swimming tips to make your summer in Finland even greater.
May Day celebrations: vappu in Finland
It’s vappu (May Day) in Finland. In this blog, we talk about May Day celebrations in Finland. We tell you what vappu is and how we celebrate it.
Ready for winter sports?
Although it doesn’t seem so at the moment, soon it’s winter sports season in Finland. Schools and daycare centers in Finland expect all kids to have winter sports equipment. In this blog, we tell you what kind of equipment you should have, where to buy it, and where you can actually do winter sports.
Your Crash Course to Finland is here
Finnwards is proud to annouce the release of a new tutorial called Your Crash Course to Finland! It’s an introductory tutorial to all things Finnish. Read more here
Looking for a new hobby?
Finnish adult education centers provide an inexpensive way to find a new hobby, continue a new one, or learn a completely new one.
Crayfish party etiquette
Have you been invited to a crayfish party? Lucky you! You are in for a treat and a lot of fun. Read here what to expect from the party
It’s berry season in Finland!
It’s berry season in Finland! Go and exercise your everyman’s rights and pick berries to your heart’s content. Or buy them from the grocery store. Here’s a recipe for a delicious blueberry pie for you to try.
Music and art education in Finland
Finding suitable hobbies for your children when living in Finland is important for your family’s overall well-being. In this blog we talk about the Finnish art and music education as an option.