Tag: Sauna
Outdoor concerts, beach bonfires and city saunas: how to spend Finnish Midsummer in the city
Finland’s cities have plenty to offer this Midsummer weekend for those who are not planning traditional pilgrimages to the countryside.
Sauna is good for the heart, science says
Going to the sauna after training can increase the cardiovascular benefits of moving the body.
"My culture is not your outfit": Finns reacted wrongly to Andrew Tate’s sauna
A picture of a controversial social media influencer and self-proclaimed woman sitting on the bottom bench of an obviously cold sauna caught the attention of many Finns.
The secret room of the gay world
When homosexuality during the Sweden of the 80s is no longer classified as a disease, it should be easier than ever to live as a gay. But with the fear of HIV comes a lot of hate towards LGBTQI people. The homophobia and jargon within the police force make Göran Stanton resign. Pell Uno Larsson…
Saunas reopen at public pools tomorrow
Not back in full forceThe municipality also revealed that despite the reopening, the ongoing war in Ukraine and the supply chain situation means that circumstances are tenuous. This means that there may still be shorter periods when the saunas are closed due to energy savings. The municipality estimates that around 340,000 kWh of electricity has…
Tuesday’s papers: NATO scoop, sauna fence and Valentine’s Day thoughts
Finland has been striving to join NATO since the middle of 2022, but since then the process has hit the road.
Jyväskylä got a new landmark from local logs
The log-built sauna restaurant will open to the public on Thursday 2.6. The Port Venus has been designed by Marko Simsiö and Johannes Koskela KOAN Architecture. All log structures are designed, delivered and built by Honkarakenne. Cooperative Satama’s Venus, ordered by Keskimaa, has a restaurant, three public saunas and convertible event and conference facilities. Responsibility…
Services for the elderly and young people who suffer as municipalities feel trapped in the wake of war
Denmark’s municipalities are feeling it, as prices are rising as a result of the war in Ukraine. Deferred construction work and cuts in nursing homes, schools and day care centers – these are just a few of the hardships the country has to endure in the midst of rising inflation as the public sector reins…
The apartment rental company opens a café in its residential building in Toppilansalmi, Oulu
Housing rental company Joo Kodit will open a multi-purpose café and event space in its new Oulu Mallastohtori residential complex in Toppilansalmi, Oulu, which will be completed in late 2022. The cafe called Joo Hetki is open to everyone. For the residents of the housing association, it serves as a common living room where it…
Sauna part 1: Caravan sauna
Bosse is skeptical of the whole idea of a caravan sauna and thinks that Patti brags far too much about it. And that he, just because he comes from Finland, thinks he knows best about just about everything that has to do with saunas. In the P1 series “Sauna”, Patrick Hansén and Bo Sjökvist embark…
The Finnish Game Agency grants exemptions for wolf hunting
The Finnish Game Agency has granted four exemptions from the ban on wolf hunting. The decision will enable a total of 18 wolves to be slaughtered next year, and its purpose is to regulate the growth of the Finnish wolf population, the agency said in a press release on Wednesday. Figures provided earlier this year…
The secrets of the sauna
The secrets of the sauna
The coronavirus group in the metropolitan area demands downtime, face masks for students
On Tuesday, due to the spread of Covid-19 cases, the Coronavir Coordination Group in the Helsinki Metropolitan Area called on the Regional State Administrative Agency of Southern Finland (Avi) to order the closure of various offices and venues in the area. The group recommended the closure of indoor areas, public saunas, swimming pools, dance studios,…
Interesting facts about Finnish culture that you may not have heard before
If you’re wondering what they are, you’re in the right place. We have compiled a list of 8 small or unknown facts about Finnish culture that we are happy to share with you today. Are you ready? Then dive into these interesting facts! 1. Finland is the happiest country in the world The first thing…
Saskatoon Nordic spa plan put on ice by City Council
Saskatoon – The City Council voted unanimously against a Nordic spa development in the Willows district. Scandvik Hotels proposed a Scandinavian boutique hotel and spa built in the neighborhood, which is owned by Dream Developments. The adults-only spa would have several outdoor cooling pools, saunas and massage rooms. But the idea plan application was voted…
Ed Sheeran will return to Helsinki after the 2019 records
Singer-songwriter Ed Sheeran will return to Finland in August next year, when his previous performances in Helsinki broke visitor records. Sheeran is the first international performer to perform at the newly renovated Helsinki Olympic Stadium. The show, which will take place on Saturday 20 August 2022, is part of a European tour and is likely…
Police are suing a Green Party mayoral candidate for a zoning decision
Police have launched an investigation into Helsinki’s mayoral candidate and Green Party veteran politician Anni Sinnemäki. The subject of the investigation is the suspected non-compliance with zoning permits in the area of old villas in the Meilahti neighborhood of Helsinki. Some residents of Meilahti say they doubt Sinnemäki, who helped his friend in 2016, obtain…
The new luxury swimming pool in Kársnes in Kópavogur
The lagoon called Sky Lagoon is located at the other end of Kársnes. Construction began early last year and the design and execution are valued at approximately ISK 5 billion. The president says that this is the largest investment in recreation in the capital so far. “So it is the largest entertainment investment in the…
Finland celebrates May in cold weather
The cold weather that has recently arrived in Finland continues over the weekend, so May Day promises to be a cold thing. "Cool air has been flowing to most of Finland in recent days, and the air is still flowing from the north. A warm rise is not expected by May, which means that the…
Gymnasiums and sports venues closing in Uusimaa, South Karelia, Kanta-Häme and Päijät-Häme; children’s activities are still allowed
The Regional State Administrative Agency of Southern Finland (Avi) is expected to close sports, entertainment and recreation facilities for two weeks from 1 April. In addition to Uusimaa, the decision concerns the areas of the hospital districts of South Karelia, Kanta-Häme and Päijät-Häme. The amendment to the Communicable Diseases Act, which was due to take…
Finnish sauna tradition becomes a cultural heritage
The Finnish sauna tradition has been added to the UNESCO list of intangible cultural heritage. This means that the Finnish sauna tradition must be protected and preserved for the future. Something that is welcomed by the Finnish Sauna Society. Lubna [email protected]
Students are back after corona outbreaks from sauna visits
That’s what Tania Dethlefsen, principal at the folk high school, says. There are 137 students at the folk high school, of which almost 90 are for teaching again, she says. Tania Dethlefsen says that they have tested all 137 students and 44 employees. Earlier in October, a number of students in the sauna were together…
Infection rates skyrocket after sauna nature at high school
There are now a total of 71 infected with coronavirus at Gerlev Idrætshøjskole, after several students went to the sauna with each other on Thursday 8 October. It writes TV2 East. Initially, 42 students were found to be infected with coronavirus, but the number has apparently skyrocketed since then. Despite this, the principal of the…
24-year-old would bathe topless – board approves the swimming pool’s no
When women go to the swimming pool on a regular day, it should be either in a bikini or swimsuit. No just breasts. If you put it bluntly, that is the conclusion of a decision from the Equal Treatment Board in a case where a 24-year-old woman has complained about the treatment she received in…
