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 ...

Saunas are a big part of Finnish culture, with some estimates saying there are over 3 million saunas in the country — which is quite a lot for a population of only 5.5 million. To sauna the ...

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

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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 ...

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 ...