By Editor , 3 November 2026

Helsinki's Christmas Market Adds a Wood-Fired Sauna

HELSINKI – November 02, 2026 -- Pack a swimsuit for Helsinki's Christmas Market: from 27 November to 22 December, visitors can warm up in a real wood-burning Finnish sauna in the middle of the stalls. The market, called 'Tuomaan Markkinat', sits at the foot of the steps of Helsinki Cathedral.

By Editor , 24 September 2026

Helsinki Retains No. 1 Spot on Global Destination Sustainability Index

Helsinki – September 23, 2026 -- Helsinki has ranked first on the Global Destination Sustainability (GDS) Index for the third consecutive year, with results published Wednesday, September 23, 2026, scoring 93% across more than 70 sustainability indicators.

By Editor , 3 September 2026

Helsinki Design Week and Habitare Unite City's Creative and Furniture Sectors

Helsinki – September 03, 2026 -- Helsinki will host two major design events in close succession this year, with Helsinki Design Week running 28 August to 6 September 2026 and Habitare, the Nordic region's leading furniture and interior fair, taking place 2-6 September 2026 at Messukeskus, the Helsinki Expo and Convention Centre.

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