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Autumn Is Like A Painter’s Palette – the Finnish Third Season

The summer turns into autumn just now on the coastline in Finland. Nature starts to make itself ready for the

Autumn Cruise Calls With Hanseatic Nature

Hapag-Lloyd Cruises’ Hanseatic Nature, a luxury expedition cruise ship, visited four different ports in autumnal Finland – Kemi, Oulu, Vaasa,

Photo credit: Visit Åland, photographer Rebecka Eriksson

Åland Harvest Festival – a Paradise for Food Enthusiasts

Skördefesten – The Harvest Festival is the highlight of autumn on Åland and the beating heart and engine of Åland’s

Finland’s Bold Presence at Seatrade Europe 2025

Seatrade Europe 2025 was a vibrant celebration of innovation, collaboration, and optimism in the cruise industry. With over 3,000 attendees, 250 exhibitors, and 75

Helsinki Design Week 20th Anniversary Programme to Feature Celebrations and Happiness Design

Once again, Helsinki Design Week will fill the city with exhibitions, discussions, workshops and get-togethers for friends of design and

Åland Opera Festival Held at an Inspiring Medieval Milieu

Åland Opera Festival celebrated its 5th anniversary with W.A.Mozart’s masterpiece the Magical Flute at Kastelholm Castle on 8-10 August. It

Discover Kotka: Finland’s Most Beautiful Summer City 2025

A gem and a vibrant coastal city on the south east coast of Finland, the charming city of Kotka has officially been

The Superyacht Ilma Made its Inaugural Call to Mariehamn

The Ritz-Carlton Yacht collection’s second luxury superyacht Ilma made its inaugural call to  Mariehamn on Wednesday 30 July. There were

A Day of Elegance and Chivalry: MS Europa Meets Medieval Turku

On July 11, 2025, the city of Turku welcomed a unique blend of maritime elegance and medieval spectacle as Hapag-Lloyd’s

Sailboats with the Vaasa shores in the background

Vaasa: Top Attractions in This Vibrant Coastal City in Finland

Your journey of discovery has brought you to the Vaasa region — welcome! Are you planning to explore the unique

This year’s theme of Helsinki Pride is “Pride Without Borders.”

Helsinki Pride Week will be celebrated from June 23 to June 29, 2025. The week will culminate on June 28

Jakobstad – A New Coastal Destination for Cruise Guests

Jakobstad (Pietarsaari in Finnish) is an emerging cruise destination on Finland’s scenic west coast, now open to international cruise calls.