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The Finnish village of Ruka-Kuusamo is a picture-postcard idyll. But there is much more to the snow-covered landscape than ...

Contemporary sweat baths reflect the country’s architectural past — and propose a future in which simple, sustainable buildings can still be sublime. The lowest and coolest area in traditional Finnish ...

In a small, enclosed room, people sit side by side on wooden benches. Water thrown on hot stones releases clouds of scalding steam and temperatures soar to a scolding 80C. This is sauna bathing, a ...

EDITOR’S NOTE: If you have any health issues, you should consult your doctor before using a sauna. For some, the idea of sweating among semi-naked strangers in a small wooden box as hot as 100 degrees ...

This is Finland’s Archipelago, a maze of sea and stone between Finland and Sweden. It feels endless, dotted with red cottages, pine forests, and calm blue water. In summer, people sail from island to ...

Explore Finland, the Land of a Thousand Lakes, featuring magical Northern Lights, cozy cabins, scenic landscapes, and rich cultural experiences for an unforgettable adventure. Finland, often referred ...