Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. David Nikel is a travel writer covering cruising and Scandinavia. Despite low temperatures and snow underfoot, life goes on during ...

Finland has long been ranked as the happiest country on earth. Its lush natural landscapes, ingrained wellness culture, and robust social contract make the nation one of the soundest and safest places ...

Helsinki — Europe's youngest and northernmost capital city — feels like an outpost of Europe. While it lacks the cutesy cobbles of Copenhagen, the aristocratic setting of Stockholm, or the futuristic ...

There’s a reason travelers keep returning to Northern Europe. The landscapes are extraordinary, the cities are livable and ...

Step into Finland’s oldest and most magical Christmas market in Helsinki at Tuomaan Markkinat. Experience festive lights, Christmas music, and beautifully decorated stalls offering unique arts, crafts ...

Moomin World theme park in Finland features a human-size Moomin house and has a magical feel during the scenic winter. The Moomins, a captivating series of characters brewed up in the brilliant mind ...

Emirates, the world’s largest international airline, will launch a daily flight between Helsinki and Dubai from 1 October 2026, expanding its footprint in the Nordics. The new service introduces the ...

I’m hanging on for dear life as Janne Honkanen, the owner of Octola Private Wilderness in Finland’s far north Lapland, zooms us into a skidding drift on a frozen lake. Finding crazy adventures in the ...

The Hotel Maria has opened its doors in Helsinki. Joining Preferred Hotels & Resorts’ Legend Collection, this hotel is situated in the city’s historic Kruununhaka district. It offers 117 rooms, ...

Helsinki has achieved its target of being the world’s most sustainable destination. The Finnish capital was ranked number one in the latest Global Destination Sustainability (GDS) Index, which was ...