Take a step into Finnishness
We Finns are the happiest people in the world. Why shouldn’t we be; we have a dish-drying cupboard, Marimekko and ironing mangle. Not to mention sauna and thousands of lakes!
At the same time, we are the shyest, most reserved, and stiffest nation. We dress in black, love queuing, and avoid small talk. It may not be easy to fully immerse yourself in Finnish culture and connect with Finns.
So, how can one do it and truly embrace Finnishness? Many foreigners say that you come to like Finns once you get to know them – and soon you’ll love them!
Finnamie opens doors to Finnish homes and to Finnish state-of-mind. Finnamie helps you meet real Finns and discover the secret called Finland.
How to experience Finland?
Finnamie offers a lot of different activities and sights for your unique travelling experience.
Depending on your own needs and wishes; the program can be planned for several days, including homestay. But it can also be just a brief coffee moment together with a local host. Most important is that you share your own ideas beforehand – together we can plan a perfect program for you.
Just a few ideas what to do with Finnamie friends:
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Checking food stores together, Finnish specialties
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Shopping tour, focus on trendy Finnish design shops or flea markets
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Baking or cooking together, Finnish specialties
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Picking blueberries or mushrooms (July – September only!)
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Get-together with Finns, dinner and discussions
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Ice swimming & sauna
Activities
Finnish people are often considered homebodies because of our appreciation for personal space and tranquility. Finnamie offers the opportunity to take a glimpse into a Finnish home and everyday life. Let’s see if it is tranquil and serene?
We Finns, we love our country. We really want you to like it, too. With Finnamie friends you can see intriguing and exciting places. Hidden gems that guidebooks know nothing about. The gem for some might be hiding in a local food store, some could find it at kids’ playground.
Finnish people enjoy outdoor life because of the strong connection to nature. Outdoor activities allow us to escape from the stresses of modern life and reconnect with the simple pleasures of nature.
To whom?
Individual travellers
When I travel, I want to see how locals spend their free time. Which places and attractions draw them in? The popular tourist sites are often crowded, expensive, and seen. Believe me when I say that even Finns love queuing only up to a certain point.
But how can one find truly authentic places? It’s always possible to navigate with a map, but a local guide would provide a better sense of the place. And preferably someone who feels more like a friend, who shares the same interests as I do!
Do you want to experience authentic Finland? Contact me, and let’s plan your trip together. The Finnamie network includes dozens of Finns who can't wait to meet you. Here's just some examples, what we can do together
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Cook a delicious home dinner with you, using local recipes and ingredients
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Show you how Finns enjoy swimming in lakes – you might even get to try ice swimming
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Going for a forest walk
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Take you on a unique shopping tour
Tourist groups and company clients
We also serve groups. Finnamie network is here to guide you. Just to give a few ideas, we can create programs for
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Travel agencies seeking a new special offering for the tourists who “have seen it all” and look for something different this time
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Corporate clients looking for special events
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Expatriates wanting to understand local habits and getting to know Finnish people
We'll help you find a genuine and unique Finnish experience. Each program is tailor-made with a unique Finnish touch. Depending on your schedule, it may be a one day session or full one week program. In case you live in Finland, we can have shorter weekly meetings on regular basis.
Contact us and let us know what you would like to experience in Finland. Me and my network, we’ll tailor the perfect holiday package for you.
Tule osaksi Finnamien verkostoa!
Meillä jokaisella on erilaisia kiehtovia asioita tarjottavana Suomeen saapuville turisteille ja asukkaille. Jokin suomalaiselle hyvin arkinen asia voi olla turistille jännittävä elämys ja unelmien täyttymys. Kalareissu, kävelykierros kaupungilla, pullan leipominen tai lavatanssit. Tarjoa rohkeasti seuraasi! Samalla kun turisti saa ikimuistoisen kokemuksen suomalaisen kaverin seurassa, pääset sinäkin uuden äärelle. Tämä on loistava mahdollisuus pitää yllä kielitaitoa sekä tutustua uusiin ihmisiin ja kulttuureihin. Olethan yhteydessä minuun niin kerron miten asia etenee.
Finnamie network is building day by day!
Our target is to cover whole Finland geographically. Finnamie network consists of all ages and backgrounds, speaking many different languages. This way can offer tourists a huge variety of experiences, all over this beautiful country.