Sport Finland

Finland - For the Love of Sport

Finland and what is means to be Finnish are both hard to imagine without sports. Finns turn almost any activity into a sport. Sport is the most popular entertainment and about twenty World Cups and other major international sporting events are organised in Finland annually.

Reliable and successful

Finns believe in action, not just wishful thinking so it is no surprise that Finland is famous for organising successful sport events. Common sense, no fuss and making things work; these qualities pretty much sum up how the Finns go about their lives. In addition, getting along with English in Finland is easy.

Wild and free

Even in the heart of the city, untouched nature is never more than half an hour away. Yet, in the middle of this seemingly endless blue and green paradise there are cities bursting with life. 

Cultural beat

Contrasts are the main ingredient of cultural life in Finland. Here, high-tech engineers and bohemian designers live happily side by side. Advanced technology enhances the organisation of events and ensures that they run smoothly. 

Volunteers

In Finland, sport is the most popular leisure time activity. Many Finns elect to devote their time to voluntary non-profit sports organisations and sport events in particular attract Finns to volunteer. It has been estimated that the value of voluntary work in Finland amounts to 1.5 billion EUR annually.