The lowest and coolest area in traditional Finnish saunas is often used for washing, as in Mattila & Merz’s 2017 Sauna in the Yard in the artists’ colony of Fiskars.Credit...Luana Rigolli ...

Published today, the United Nations World Happiness Report has declared Finland to be the happiest country in the world for ...

Named by 38% of Finns as their ideal place to live, Tampere is a favorite among Finnish and international visitors. It is the Sauna Capital of the World, which is where people want to be in the ...

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.

With 47% of travelers planning a winter holiday in 2025, winter travel makes a strong comeback. For those venturing outside of North America, 45% consider Europe. Finland, the world’s happiest ...