Helsinki today is a modern city with all the charms of an elegant capital, from its eminent art collections to some of the buzziest nightlife in Europe. But Finns haven’t lost sight of tradition. In winter they fire up the…
Over a beer and steak in an 18th-century coffee house, the celebrated Finnish chair
designer takes a seat to talk sunsets, saunas and smoking his own salmon.
According to the UN, Finns live in the world’s happiest nation – which is news to many of them. Look a little deeper though and it’s clear that decades of government-led tweaks to Finnish life have conjured up a surprising…
With the world opening up, Finnair is poised to fly out of the gate with an ambitious refit of its long-haul fleet – in particular, a bold re-imagining of what Business Class can be.
The Moomins’ message of tolerance and their striking look have made the loveable trolls a global brand. Monocle talks to the makers of the latest Moomins film adventure and discovers why these uniquely Finnish characters…
The Russia-Finland border was once the focus of Cold War hostility. Now the Finns and Russians are working together to stop people and drug traffickers opening up new smuggling routes. Monocle goes on patrol with the Fin…
Popular with tourists, scenic Suomenlinna comprises eight islands and is only a short ferry ride from Helsinki. Snap up a merchant’s house here and experience a villagey lifestyle.
In Finland, national security concerns more
than just the military. That’s why the country has a dedicated invitation-only course that teaches CEOs, MPs and other decision-makers how to keep society functioning during a…
The Paimio Sanatorium has been saved by devoted fans of Alvar and Aino Aalto’s celebrated building. And
now they hope to revive
it as a place for health,
healing and introspection.