In Finland, there’s a longstanding practice of going to the sauna on Christmas Eve. The cozy tradition is perhaps the most Finnish thing to do during the snowy holiday season. Families will ...

With 47% of travelers planning a winter holiday in 2025, winter travel makes a strong comeback. For those venturing outside ...

a trip to see the northern lights and—the most Finnish experience of all—a traditional sauna. “Staying in Santa Claus’ Cabin in the Arctic Circle, amidst the magic of Finland, is not just ...

Finland is also packed with saunas and has a strong welfare state. Several unusual traditions and social norms contribute to the country's culture. Here are seven surprising facts about the country.

A traditional sauna in Finland is warmed up before the first sauna session. Source: Moment RF / Markku Heikkilä/Getty Images Discover extraordinary books that will make a difference in your child ...

Helsinki - With an estimated 3 million saunas for 5.5 million people, the steam bath is a traditional Finnish institution which goes back hundreds of years Finns’ penchant for relaxing in ...

Here in the UK, sauna time tends to be something of a treat – part of a spa day or a form of post-workout relaxation. But in Finland, a trip to the sauna is about so much more than a little TLC ...

Well, now we do, thanks to Wyld sauna which has pitched up permanently at Prince’s Dock in Liverpool. This Finnish-style floating sauna seats 30, has access into the sea, two ice baths, cold barrels ...

As we find ourselves immersed in the holiday season, it’s a good time to reflect on the traditions that we hold dear while considering adding in new customs to add to our holiday ...