Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
Pääsiäinen (Easter)
On Easter Sunday people go to church, paint eggs and eat
mämmi
(pudding of rye and
malt). The Sunday before, kids dress as witches and bless neighbouring houses in ex-
change for treats.
Tampere Biennale
Festival featuring new Finnish music, held in even-numbered years only
April Jazz
Held in Espoo on the outskirts of Helsinki, this has jazz with big-name artists and big
crowds (
www.apriljazz.fi
)
.
May
A transitional month in the north, with snow beginning to disappear and
signs of life emerging after the long winter. In the south, spring's in full flow.
This is a quiet but rewarding time to visit.
Vappu
Traditionally a festival of students and workers, this also marks the beginning of summer,
and is celebrated with plenty of alcohol and merrymaking. Held 1 May.
June
Midsummer weekend in late June is celebrated with great gusto, but it's typ-
ically a family-and-friends event. Lapland's a little muddy, but the rest is
warm and welcoming.
