Welcoming in the weekend with another Friday afternoon selection of macro shots of frosty fragility in delicate snowflakes.
Photos shared on IG by helih11, _syysmyrkkylilja, and mali_maliiiiii:
www.instagram.com/p/DVyGTU2DG3A/
Let Original Lapland help you plan a road trip through the Tornio River Valley in Lapland this summer! The road passes through the Tornio river valley, a shared cultural area between Finland and Sweden. Skip the usual routes and zigzag on both sides of the river:
originallapland.com/en/road-trip...
In May, birders can hop aboard the historic sailing ship m/aux Vivan for a 6-hour Arktika cruise with an expert bird guide who will tell you about migratory birds and the secrets of the Arctic. Cruises are on
14.–16.5. 4–10pm
17.5. 6–12pm
22.–23.5. 4–10pm
kauppa.visitkotkahamina.fi/fi_FI/visitv...
Rebecca Crowe writes "I Took A Train To The Arctic Circle And Found Somewhere Much Better Than Santa's Workshop":
www.thetravel.com/oulu-finland...
Rebecca was visiting Oulu, European Capital of Culture in 2026 - learn more about this amazing northern city:
www.discoveringfinland.com/west-coast/o...
The 1st large-scale solo exhibition by knitting artist Juha Vehmaanperä, "Craft Punk", is at the Architecture & Design Museum until September 6th, bringing together key works from recent years, material experiments, and insights into the artist’s process:
admuseo.fi/en/exhibitio...
Tonight in Musiikkitalo, the Finnish Radio Symphony Orchestra, with Pierre Bleuse conducting and soloist Alina Ibragimova on violin, perform Stravinsky's Violin Concerto D Major, as well as pieces by Henri Dutilleux, Lili Boulanger, and Claude Debussy:
musiikkitalo.fi/en/concerts-...
Pekka Halonen, Kesäurheilua, 1922.
Albert Edelfelt, Ompelevia poikia, 1885
Magnus Enckell - Kuoleva Adonis, 1915 Villa Gyllenberg / Signe ja Ane Gyllenbergin säätiö Photo: Matias Uusikylä
From March 20th at Taidehalli, the "Our Land, for All" exhibition celebrates the 20th anniversary of the Association of Finnish Fine Arts Foundations, combining art and fashion, and exploring how personal and national identities have been shaped over different eras:
taidehalli.fi/en/events/ou...
Our Wednesday afternoon selection is a midweek mix of misty morning and foggy evening shots taken around Finland.
Photos shared on IG by arcticshadows, vuokkojoanna, saija_elina_photography, and kaheli_:
www.instagram.com/p/DVvcBnjjKT5/
Sarah Fay notes that "From snowmobile safaris across frozen lakes to quiet nights waiting for the northern lights, a solo trip to Rovaniemi offers both adrenaline and the rare gift of silence":
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More on Silver Birch Resort:
www.discoveringfinland.com/destination/...
Tonight in Oulu's Cultural Centre Valve, Oulu Music Festival and Flow circus presents "The Weird and Wonderful Circus Cabaret With a Twist!"
Finnish Race Horse Company and the Estonian Big Wolf Company combine to create a modern circus world like no other!
www.omj.fi/en/konsertit...
On Saturday, March 21, Rovaniemi will once again host the Jatkankynttia Ski Marathon, a unique cross-country skiing event where the spirit of Arctic winter meets the lively atmosphere of the city, open to everyone, with two distance options: 42km or 21km:
jatkankynttilaskimarathon.fi
This summer, from June 27th to August 9th, Tampere-talo's summer exhibition "Game On" will bring together over 100 different games, providing a comprehensive look at the history & present of gaming, and the chance to experience and play the games yourself!
www.tampere-talo.fi/en/events/ga...
Päivän lasku.
Eben Diskin, writing for Matador Network, notes that "The Forests of Southwest Finland Hide One of Europe’s Richest Food Cultures":
matadornetwork.com/read/turku-f...
Learn more about Turku, the capital of Southwest Finland:
www.discoveringfinland.com/southern-fin...
In tonight's concert in Musiikkitalo, "AUF: Maria 4D – From Ecstasy to Hysteria", the Avanti! Chamber Orchestra, the UMO Helsinki Jazz Orchestra, and the Finnish Baroque Orchestra join forces with soloist Maria Ylipää to take listeners to emotional extremes:
musiikkitalo.fi/en/concerts-...
Our Tuesday morning selection is a set of winter wonderland snaps in landscape mode from around Finland.
Photos shared on IG by antti.aleksanteri, roberto_pavic_photography, naturephotos_annaleena, and markkufilatov:
www.instagram.com/p/DVswCTfjGHk/
The Opening Concert of the Oulu Music Festival is this evening, when the Sointi Jazz Orchestra perform 'Jazz in Finland 100', a mix of premieres and classics from the jazz canon, then after the intermission they will be joined by rap artist Hassan Maikal:
www.omj.fi/en/konsertit...
The city of Kajaani is celebrating its 375th year of history this year with the theme "Together". The anniversary program features a diverse program and highlights all the good things the city has to offer:
kajaani375.fi/en/
Learn more about Kajaani:
www.discoveringfinland.com/lakeland/kaj...
An initiative, Uber Aurora, allows visitors to chase the Northern Lights in Rovaniemi at no cost for 2 days, March 20th & 21st, when Uber users can book a special Northern Lights tour:
www.voguescandinavia.com/articles/ube...
Seeing the auroras in Finland:
www.discoveringfinland.com/about-finlan...
Until March 22nd, Oulu Music Festival offers a splendid programme of international and Finnish artists, orchestral concerts, chamber and rhythm music series, masterclasses in classical and rhythm music, and impressive joint productions:
www.omj.fi/en/konsertit...
Another Monday, another selection of moon shots taken around Finland to start the week.
Photos shared on IG by lustenberger_fotografie, mamaartphotos, kaisa_peltomaki, and tommi_lehto:
www.instagram.com/p/DVqjA68DKlc/
Magnus Enckell, Boys on the beach, 1910. Amos Rex Museum
Paul Signac, Seine, Grenelle, 1899 - Amos Rex Museum
The Amos Rex Museum in Helsinki is home to The Sigurd Frosterus Foundation collection which consists primarily of post-impressionist works by international and Finnish artists from the beginning of the last century:
www.discoveringfinland.com/destination/...
Photo: Levi Ski Resort
Photo: Levi Ski Resort
Photo: Levi Ski Resort
Photo: Levi Ski Resort
Regularly voted 'Best Ski Resort in Finland', Levi Ski Resort is open until May 10th, catering to all skill levels, from gentle blue slopes to challenging black runs. Freeskiers and snowboarders have four snowboard parks and a mogul slope to choose from:
www.discoveringfinland.com/destination/...
"These vibrant photos by pioneering Finnish artist Claire Aho will seriously brighten your day!" Amateur Photography previews a new exhibition of works by ‘the Grand Old Lady of Finnish Photography’ at the Hundred Heroines Photo Museum:
amateurphotographer.com/latest/photo...
International Women’s Day will be celebrated at Musiikkitalo tonight, in a concert hosted by Anna-Mari Kähärä, combining KYN, Philomela, Vino Ensemble, the Finnish Female Choir Association, & female choir singers from around Finland to form a magnificent massed choir:
musiikkitalo.fi/en/concerts-...
Our Sunday selection is another stunning set of recently shared Aurora Borealis shots taken around Finland. Two photos from a set of ten shared on IG by lorenzmira_lapland and jankhapankha:
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More about seeing the Northern Lights:
www.discoveringfinland.com/blog/the-nor...
There are still a few tickets left for tonight's performance by the Finnish National Ballet of 'Don Quixote', based on a choreography created by Marius Petipa, often referred to as the father of classical ballet, in St Petersburg in the late 19th century:
oopperabaletti.fi/en/repertoir...
Welcoming in the weekend with another stunning selection of winter wonderland sunsets and sunrises.
Photos shared on IG by huulari85, lustenberger_fotografie, taikalehto, and markkufilatov:
www.instagram.com/p/DVlTdVfjNn0/
From 2pm until 9pm Red Bull Heavy Metal will transform Helsinki’s Senate Square and the steps of Helsinki Cathedral into a street snowboarding arena! Top Finnish and international riders compete in a competition featuring rails, drops, and other features:
www.redbull.com/fi-fi/events...
Tonight in Logomo, the Turku Jazz Festival sees Henri Lyysaari present his new big band album with the Turku Jazz Orchestra, "The Labyrinth Garden", at 7pm, while one of Europe’s leading jazz vocalists, Emma Smith, performs swing, soul and intimate ballads at 9.45pm:
www.turkujazz.fi/in-english/
