Our cities have the cleanest air and nature is easily accessible from anywhere in the country.
We recycle everything. There’s a bin for glass, metal, paper, cardboard, plastic, biodegradables, batteries… Compared to many other western countries, we live in a real eco bubble here, where everyone is involved in keeping the planet safe.
Not due to great dental care (nothing wrong with it either, it’s just a tad pricey) but because we include to every meal at least one piece of bread that, if thrown against a wall, would surely make a large hole in it.
A friendship is best measured by the ability to comfortably spend time together without talking.
Sauna, ice-swimming, wife carrying, Nordic walking, the world’s worst small talk. We do it, and we love it.
Santa has a cosy house (or a few) up in Korvatunturi, Lapland. Do not try to tell us that Santa is from the North Pole — It will get you in trouble here.
We do eat jauhelihamakaronilaatikkoand and go äitienpäivälahjaostoksille for Mother’s day gifts. And the best of all, cheers in Finnish is Hölkynkölkyn.
You want to ask us a question? Expect an answer. Finns tend not to tiptoe around any subject. You will most likely know exactly where you stand in their lives. If not, just ask. No games played, just full on honesty. 