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 Kulttuuri.net website has information on art and culture. The site contains a lot of information on various cultural events, exhibitions and training courses 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.

All kinds of associations also organise free-time activities.

Associations in Finland

Culture is also promoted through tax revenue. The website of the Ministry of Education (opetusministeriö) has information on the cultural policy of Finland.