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Dec 13, 2024, 3:15 PM
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Santa Lucia is a BFD in Sweden and among Swedish speaking Finns. Every year on 13 December Finland's new Lucia Princess is crowned in the cathedral at Senaatintori. There is lots of singing by choirs
It's a jolly, holly Christmas, so let's get together to celebrate this beautiful season of caring and sharing! At the fun and boisterous Kraken, right in the heart of Helsinki, a quick 5 minutes walk
If you are new in Helsinki or just visiting Finland shortly, welcome to a free guided tour to see the most seen landmark in Helsinki, learn about the culture and Christmas traditions. The walking tour
This is a story from a future version of our world, in which all species of wild bees have gone extinct leading to problems, especially in food production. In this context we meet The Wild Bees of Ett

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    Of course, expat living in Finland is not just about shipping your belongings and filing in some bureaucratic papers. Regular socializing with fellow Swedes is an essential part of expat life and helps getting accustomed to the Finnish way of life and mentality. InterNations helps you connect and meet up with other Swedes in Finland, residing in Helsinki, Oulu, Pori and many other places throughout the country. Just take a look at our group of Swedes in Helsinki.

    If you ever wish to have a chat in your native language, discover where to shop for Swedish food or discuss your favorite sports team's latest match, become a member of the Finnish InterNations Community:

    • Look up our top quality network to get to know open-minded expats from Sweden in Finland.
    • Obtain and share insider tips in our Finland Expat Forums – e.g. how to hire a babysitter fluent in your native tongue for your children or where to get köttbullar in Oulu.
    • Search the InterNations Places database for Finland to get information on institutions from your home country, including the Swedish embassy.

    From the thousands of lakes and little islands to its beautiful birch forests and coniferous taiga woods, we’ll help you connect with supportive and friendly Swedish expats in Finland.

    Join Our Expat Activities and Mingle with Fellow Swedes in Finland

    Moreover, please feel free to attend our regular expat events and activities in Finland. Our get-togethers are very diverse and range from a cozy gathering to enjoy the traditional Finnish poronkäristys, to big expat celebrations with hundreds of participants in Helsinki’s best locations. You can also participate in one of our expat trips to go and see Finnish Lapland beyond the polar circle as well as other beautiful landmarks in Finland.

    Our meet-ups and activities are a great opportunity to mingle with expats from Sweden and various other countries in a casual setting. Interested? Just sign up and you’ll soon be receiving a cordial Hallå from our Swedes living in Finland!