Kulttuuri ja vapaa-aika

"There is more to the world than meets the eye."
(Finnish saying)

Are you looking for something to do, a hobby, an experience or new contacts? Find out more about recreational activities in your area on this site.

The Makupalat service of the Hämeenlinna City Library has plenty of links to information on the cultural offerings in Finland. The events-finland.fi website has information on art and culture in Finnish and English. The site contains a lot of information on various cultural events and exhibitions across Finland.

The Finland Festivals website has information in six languages on festivals and events involving various forms of art in different parts of Finland. See also Suomi.fi.

website of the Ministry of Education(opetusministeriö) has information on the cultural policy of Finland.

Kassandra ry. The Global Music Centre(Maailman musiikin keskus) gathers information about immigrant artists and bands living in Finland.

All kinds of associations also organise free-time activities.

Associations in Finland

Information, discussion forum and images of Finland: Finlandlive.info

The thisisFinland website maintained by the Ministry for Foreign Affairs.