Credits: Susanna Lehto
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Find best options to sleep under the northern lights. Major congresses coming to Finland in 2026. Iconic hotels renovated. Explore a private island. Fuuga music hall opening in autumn.
In Finland, you don’t always need to head out on a snowmobile or skis to chase the aurora. Here, you can fall asleep under the northern lights in glass-roofed cabins, sky suites and luxury hideaways built for stargazing. These unique stays combine modern comfort with spectacular arctic scenery, letting you experience the sky from the warmth of your own bed.
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Finland's reputation as a prime destination for international congresses is well-established: Finland regularly ranks among the world’s top 20 congress destinations, and it currently holds the number one spot in the Nordics according to the latest UIA annual meetings statistics report. Explore an overview of the many association meetings and congresses confirmed to take place in Finland in 2026.
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Hotel Kämp, a distinguished Helsinki landmark since 1887, completes its extensive refurbishment project in August 2026. The hotel will feature 179 rooms including 15 suites and 28 connecting rooms. There are 11 meeting & events venues including the legendary Mirror Room. Hotel Kämp combines historic elegance with modern Nordic design, reinforcing its status as the city’s premier luxury destination.
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With more than 50,000 islands to explore, travellers will never run out of new destinations. The easiest way to island-hop is by boat: sail from beach to beach, enjoy dinner in a hidden bay, visit a remote lighthouse island, or race along the shoreline on a RIB safari. For a truly exclusive experience, you can hire a private island—such as Fagerholm in the Turku Archipelago.
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In Turku, Music Hall Fuuga will open in autumn 2026, set to become the crown jewel of the city’s Aura River cultural district. This state-of-the-art venue will feature a large main concert hall and a flexible multi-purpose hall, designed to host orchestral music and contemporary events. Complemented by a restaurant, rooftop terrace, and inviting public spaces, Fuuga will merge seamlessly with the existing theatre scene to create a vibrant Cultural Waterfront, blending music, performance, and city life in one dynamic hub.
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At Radisson Blu Royal Hotel, Helsinki, redesigned meeting and event spaces offer 13 versatile venues for gatherings of all sizes, from small meetings to events for up to 850 guests. The flexible Ballroom hosts up to 400 attendees with advanced technology. This hotel with 261 rooms opens again in March. For maximum exclusivity, you can reserve the event wing, or even the entire hotel, for private use.
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