On my trips to Finland, I always come across places that either literally blow me away or simply touch me deeply. Many of these places can’t be found in classic travel guides, or only as a side note. Today I’m … Continue reading
FinnTouch celebrates a milestone anniversary. What began 10 years ago as a Finland blog, supplemented by the social media channels Facebook and Instagram, quickly developed into a lively community of passionate Finland fans. On March 20, we will be celebrating … Continue reading
The Finnish summer is the time of year when the whole country wakes up. After the long, often harsh winter, people long for light, air and sunshine. The Midsummer Festival – Juhannus in Finnish – is celebrated accordingly. Culinary delights … Continue reading
Finland is a paradise for anyone who loves the outdoors. The tranquillity of nature and the best air in the world invite you to go for walks or long hikes. It’s worth having the right equipment with you for a … Continue reading
When you think of Helsinki, the first thing that comes to mind for most people are the top sights. The white cathedral, the rock church or the fortress island Suomenlinna attract the crowds, and of course there are good reasons … Continue reading
It has been about a year now since the Little Finland store in Quedlinburg got a sibling. Annika Borisov opened her Little Finland Shop & Café at Lindenstraße 5 in Hanau – initially as a pop-up store, but soon as … Continue reading
There are many myths surrounding the Finnish sauna, and some of them are half-truths. So how do people in the motherland of the sauna really sweat? What are the differences between German and Finnish sauna habits? In this article, I’ll … Continue reading
Do you love or hate Mämmi? If you hate it, skip this blog post. If you love it and miss it, read on! Here is an original Finnish Mämmi recipe with instructions for you from Laihian Mallas. Have fun and … Continue reading
How about talking about Finnish culture in Finnish, enjoying Finnish coffee and cake as well as listening to kantele music? Ode Kyytsönen from the SISU-radio introduces us to Kalevala, the Finland’s national epic, and invites us to a Sisu Name … Continue reading
We were asked for the recipe for the original Finnish Laskiaispulla. Why? Because they are soft sweet buns with cardamom flavor, filled with whipped cream and jam or marzipan. That’s why. And they absolutely belong to the Finnish and Scandinavian … Continue reading
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