Tales from Finland

Stories and traditions from the land of forests, lakes and fells

Lapland Tales - From the Heart of Lapland
Cloudberry - The Golden treasure of Lapland

Cloudberry - The Golden treasure of Lapland

Cloudberry - The Golden treasure of Lapland Cloudberry is one of the most valuable treasures of Lapland's nature. This golden yellow berry grows in the clean bogs of the north,...
Aurora borealis- Dancing Lights of the Arctic Sky

Aurora borealis- Dancing Lights of the Arctic Sky

The aurora borealis is an atmospheric light phenomenon caused by charged particles from the sun colliding with Earth's atmosphere, making it glow in various shades. Typically, the lights shine in...
Lapland’s Berries

Lapland’s Berries

Lapland’s Berries The nature of Lapland is pristine and rugged, yet vibrant. Fells, bogs, rivers, forests, and vast wilderness areas provide habitats for berries. Finland’s long winter and short, light-filled...
Blueberry

Blueberry

The blueberry is a member of the heath family that produces edible berries. It grows in fresh heath forests and other moist, grove-like woodlands. It is found throughout Finland. The...

Christmas Tales - A Journey to Lapland
Santa Claus – The Story of Korvatunturi

Santa Claus – The Story of Korvatunturi

Santa Claus – The Story of Korvatunturi Santa Claus is one of the most iconic figures of the Finnish Christmas. The Finnish Santa Claus draws inspiration from various ancient Christmas...
Finnish Christmas traditions

Finnish Christmas traditions

Finnish Christmas traditions  Christmas is one of the most traditional and important holidays for Finns. At Christmas, families gather together to enjoy the Christmas season. Most of the traditions have...

Little tales - Stories for little dreamers
Lumi the little Reindeer and the Secret of the Christmas Forest

Lumi the little Reindeer and the Secret of the Christmas Forest

Lumi the little reindeer and the Secret of the Christmas Forest   Far away in Lapland,  snowy fells and silent trees, lived a little reindeer named Lumi.  One December morning, Lumi...

Recipes - Taste the magic of Lapland
Blueberry curd bun- taste delicious!

Blueberry curd bun- taste delicious!

Blueberry curd bun- taste delicious! Blueberry curd bun – a piece of the north for your coffee break.A soft bun, rich curd and blue blueberries from the forests of Lapland...
Blueberry crumble pie - a beloved treat that will take your breath away!

Blueberry crumble pie - a beloved treat that will take your breath away!

Blueberry crumble pie - a beloved treat that will take your breath away! Blueberry crumble pie with cream filling is a familiar classic. The cream filling makes the blueberry pie...