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rug-washing in Finland

Washing Rugs is a Beloved Finnish Summer Tradition

Washing rugs at a rug-washing station is a Finnish summer tradition. Learn how locals turn this everyday task into a seasonal ritual.

Wild strawberries

Wild Strawberries – A Tiny Summer Treasure in Finland

Wild strawberries are a beloved summer delicacy in Finland. Much smaller and more aromatic than cultivated strawberries, they grow wild in forests and along roadsides. Finns enjoy them fresh, often threaded onto a blade of grass or mixed with bilberries and cold milk.

How Finns Celebrate Summer: From Midsummer Magic to Everyday Summer Life

Experience the magic of a Finnish summer—from sunlit Midsummer celebrations and peaceful cottage life to berry picking, midnight swims, and coffee on a quiet terrace. Learn how Finns slow down, reconnect with nature, and savour the simple joys of the season.