Located near Hämeenlinna, lies the beautiful municipality of Hattula. Surrounded by lakes, this little known region is an excellent holiday destination, providing a wonderful mix of historical, cultural, and natural attractions for all visitors to enjoy:
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Experience the best of Tampere from the water this summer! Cruise across the beautiful lakes Pyhäjärvi and Näsijärvi, hop on the historic steamship S/S Tarjanne operating between Tampere and Virrat, or the M/S Silver Moon from Laukontori to Hämeenlinna:
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A Saturday night selection of foggy fotos and misty morning pics taken around Finland recently.
Photos shared on IG by peace_panen, seppoakerrphotography, toni.tarulahti, and mattiluumi:
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Pori is one of Finland's oldest cities, established in 1558. It is best known for the annual Pori Jazz Festival and the 6km sandy beach of Yyteri. Other notable attractions include the Ahlström Ironworks in Noormarkku, Villa Mairea, and Jusélius Mausoleum:
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Throughout the summer, Finns set out foraging in the forests and bogs for the bountiful berries there.
Foraging in Finland – guide to picking berries, mushrooms and more:
www.visitfinland.com/en/articles/...
Arktiset Aromit is another very informative site:
www.arktisetaromit.fi/en/berries/w...
The WeeGee exhibition centre in Espoo, is a versatile hub for museums, exhibitions, and events. It is home to EMMA – Espoo Museum of Modern Art, KAMU - Espoo City Museum, the Mauri Kunnas Exhibition, Futuro House, Delicatessen WeeGee, and the EMMA Shop:
www.espoo.fi/en/exhibitio...
Ending the week with an eclectic Sunday afternoon set of landscapes, sunsets, and misty countryside snaps taken around Finland.
Photos shared on IG by akukankaanpaa, mittinatur, mattijaasko, and jussiniukfishfotos:
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The exhibition Arcana Borealis, which will open in October at the Ateneum Museum of Art, will examine the work of women artists from the Northern region and its connections to spirituality, nature, and invisible realms, from the 19th century to the present day:
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The exhibition "Illustration Shares Knowledge" at the Natural History Museum café from June 15th to August 16th showcases artist Maria Leskinen’s illustrations, exploreing the captivating world of scientific illustration, merging artistry with research:
www.helsinki.fi/en/luomus/ab...
The highlight of the 7-day Helsinki Samba Carnival event currently taking place in the capital is the carnival procession from Senate Square, which begins today at 3pm:
www.helsinkisambacarnaval.fi
Maria Leskinen’s illustrations will be on display at the Natural History Museum café from June 15 to August 16, 2026.
