It's a fine, clear day, and the people of Helsinki are acting out a ritual they've embraced for nearly 300 years: shopping outdoors in Market Square, downtown on the waterfront. Here, fishermen tie up ...

At three quarters of a mile in length, the Kruunuvuorensilta, or crown bridge, is likely the longest of its kind in the world ...

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HELSINKI, Dec. 15, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- In 2026, Helsinki invites international visitors to experience a city where design icons, Nordic wellbeing, and a dynamic food and culture scene come together.

The beauty of Scandinavian designs is all in the details—no-fuss furniture that celebrates materials and can be incorporated into any home. But in the sea of neutral tones, Finland is emerging as a ...

There were two recurring themes for Helsinki Design Week this year: anniversaries and happiness. The first was an uncanny confluence of almost every person or brand in Finland’s design firmament ...

From the colorful prints of Marimekko to Ittala glassware and the functional Artek furniture, Finland is not short of leading names in the world of design. The Nordic nation is a major destination for ...

Helsinki will be the World Design Capital of 2012, a title which is designated by the International Council of Societies of Industrial Design (ICSID). World Design Capital is a biennial designation ...

The MarketWatch News Department was not involved in the creation of this content. HELSINKI, Dec. 15, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- In 2026, Helsinki invites international visitors to experience a city where ...