Headed to Finland for work in late August. I am staying two extra nights in Helsinki. What should I see? [more inside]
posted by chiefthe on Jul 23, 2009 - 5 answers

A few days in Finland? [more inside]
posted by kestrel251 on Apr 5, 2009 - 5 answers

I'm flying to Helsinki in April, and flying back (either from Stockholm or Helsinki) 10 days later. I would like to know if my itinerary through northern Finland/Sweden is reasonable.. [more inside]
posted by helios on Mar 5, 2009 - 2 answers

Which Nordic country should I visit? [more inside]
posted by A Long and Troublesome Lameness on Aug 27, 2008 - 19 answers

I'd like to know more about social, cultural and economic differences between Scandinavian countries. I've seen this and have a few acquaintances that introduced me to national stereotypes, but I'm sure it gets more complex. How does life really vary across Scandinavia?
posted by StrikeTheViol on Aug 16, 2008 - 10 answers

How do I pay US and UK bills from Helsinki? [more inside]
posted by Lord_Pall on Feb 6, 2008 - 6 answers

I'm looking for words/music/recordings of an old Finnish song. Unfortunately I don't have much to go on. Hardly anything, really. Only that the verses end with a "hoo! ha! hey!" and it is a "lively" song. [more inside]
posted by quarterframer on Jan 7, 2008 - 11 answers

Anyone moved to Finland? [more inside]
posted by Lord_Pall on Dec 31, 2007 - 9 answers

Proverb origins? Everyone knows the monkey, but the monkey knows no one. [more inside]
posted by Anything on Nov 3, 2007 - 6 answers

Helsinki in winter: are we insane? [more inside]
posted by robotot on Sep 20, 2007 - 5 answers

I'm going to Helsinki for a couple of days in August. Looking for recommendations for a budget hotel / bed & breakfast. Other helsinki-related info is of course also welcome.
posted by pj_rivera on Jul 19, 2007 - 8 answers

Need some suggestions for a very short trip to Norway. [more inside]
posted by flyby22 on Jun 3, 2007 - 5 answers

ScienceFictionBookFilter: What is the title of a science-fiction book about a cold, snowfilled planet being colonized by residents from Finland? Artificial suns and mystical powers involved... [more inside]
posted by rlef98 on Feb 9, 2007 - 4 answers

The Soviet Union offered Finland a land swap prior to the Winter War of 1939-1940. I remember seeing a map of the proposed land swap maybe 20 years ago but my google fu is failing me. Can anyone point me in the right direction?
posted by beccaj on Jan 19, 2007 - 11 answers

I am thinking of visiting Iceland. Due to job assignments, I go to Finland a lot and usually have some free days I could use for travelling. Is it worth the trip? What is there to do besides dodging Bjork's music as much as I can? Last, but not least: I really need tips on the cheapest flights available, from Helsinki to Reykjavik.
posted by dcrocha on Dec 6, 2006 - 5 answers

What are some good side trips from Stockholm? [more inside]
posted by Frank Grimes on Jul 15, 2006 - 5 answers

Help me identify the location of this photo. So far I know it's in Finland, and it's an annual traditional event. It's a photo of 6 kids dressed as gnomes, taking part if a tug-of-war. [more inside]
posted by MiG on Dec 16, 2005 - 11 answers

I once read (on the web) a poem by a finnish poet describing the harshness of winter in northern Finland. I don't remember the name of the poet, the name of the poem or any other characteristic. I think that the poem was called "-50C" or something, but even that can be wrong. Any pointers?
posted by falameufilho on Dec 1, 2005 - 5 answers

I'm looking for good media resources (especially books) on the lands of the midnight sun (and ?daytime darkness?). Works that cover sociology, culture, work habits, sleep habits and other interesting aspects and adaptations of people living in such conditions.
posted by daksya on Jun 13, 2005 - 7 answers