Resources
On this page, I have gathered valuable products & services that I have personally used over the years or heard that they are good, and want to recommend to you.
NOTE: Some links below are affiliate links (marked with *). My recommendations are based on hands-on experience, and I believe they can help you in one way or another. If you decide to use the service, I may get a small commission without extra cost for you. Please do not spend any money on these products unless you feel you need them or that they will genuinely help you.
None of the businesses listed here are paying me to list them here (aside from the affiliate partnership).
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The Most Recommended Resources
Connect with Finns Free Masterclass
My friend Varpu’s Connect With the Finns Masterclass offers insights to Finnish communication, culture and lifestyle. The Masterclass is free.
Get Discovered Online
My friend Varpu’s Get Discovered Online course helps you to discover hidden opportunities in Finland, how to build your Finnish industry network using LinkedIn, and how to attract ideal employers to your LinkedIn profile.
The Finnish Way: Finding Courage, Wellness, and Happiness Through the Power of Sisu
This book is great for anyone who wants to understand the Finnish culture, lifestyle and mindset. Katja Pantzar covers how, nature, sauna, ice swimming, healthy eating combined with Sisu can lead to happiness and better life. You can listen to this book on Amazon Audible audiobook service for free when you sign up for a free trial.
Italki - Get Inexpensive Tutoring Lessons from Finnish Natives!
On Italki, you can find inexpensive 1-on-1 speaking lessons with native Finns. A great option for you if you don’t have Finns in your area and want to improve your Finnish skills in a practice environment.
Finnish Baking Magic eCookbook
My Friend Varpu has created an eCookbook including all the delicious Finnish Foods & desserts you can make yourself. Along with the recipes, both American and Finnish measurements are included.
Finnish Language Resources
FinnishPod101
FinnishPod101 offers hundreds of high quality audio and video lessons for absolute beginners to more advanced learners. Audio lessons teach you not only Finnish vocabulary and grammar but also culture in relevant context. In addition, you have access to wordbank, flashcards, detailed lesson notes and more.
Italki
On Italki, you can find inexpensive 1-on-1 speaking lessons with native Finns. A great option for you if you don't have Finns in your area and want to improve your Finnish skills in a practice environment.
Duolingo
Duolingo is a world-famous language learning platform. They recently added the long-awaited Finnish course to learn about the Finnish language & culture.
Resources for people living in Finland
Wise - Send Money to Finland Easily!
If you are moving to Finland and looking for the easiest way to transfer money to Finland or sending money back to your home country, Wise is the easiest, simplest, and cheapest way to do it. Watch my tutorial of Wise on YouTube and create your free account.
Zmarta -
Get the Best Electricity Contracts in Finland in 10minutes!
Zmarta makes it easy for you to compare different electricity contracts in Finland in one place, rather than looking in many different websites.
Get Cheap Meals from ResQ Club
With ResQ Club, you can get very inexpensive restaurant food that would otherwise go to waste. I use this service every week- Get -50% off from your first order using my link below.
Cityshoppari Coupons
Cityshoppari offers hundreds of discount coupons for many stores in Finland, including clothes, restaurants, hotels, and more. You can access all coupons with an annual payment of 14.99€.
NordNet - Start Investing in Finland
NordNet is a leading investment platform in the Nordic countries, including Finland. By creating a free account, you can build your wealth by investing your money to index funds, for example. Currently, the registration process is in Finnish only, but Google Translate will help. Their mobile app is available in English.
Curve Card
By using Curve card, you can put all your payment cards behind Curve, and use Curve card to do all daily payments. You can even move transactions between cards retroactively. In addition, some Finnish banks do not support Google Pay / Apple Pay directly, making it harder to use phone for contactless payments. Curve solves this problem, too.
Offerilla
Offerilla is the largest marketplace of great offers in Finland. The idea is similar to Groupon. You can buy vouchers for 50-90% discounts for cafeterias, restaurants, gyms, beauty salons, and more. The website is only in Finnish, but Google translate can help.
Matsmart
Matsmart sells products that are either manufactured too much, the packaging is somehow incorrect, have seasonal changes, or have short best-before dates. Matsmart simply saves the products and sells them to you at super discounts. Through Matsmart you can save food and save money at the same time. Matsmart is available in Finnish, but Google Translate Helps.
Get Discovered Online
My friend Varpu's Get Discovered Online course helps you to discover hidden opportunities in Finland, how to build your Finnish industry network using LinkedIn, and how to attract Finnish employers to your LinkedIn profile.
Mobify - Earn extra cash by paying bills
You can add your regular bills, such as phone plans, Electricity, credit cards etc., to Mobify and earn cash of 0.3% of the billable sum.
Accommondation in Finland
Sato Apartments
Sato offers long-term rental apartments in Finland. You can apply for apartments online and choose multiple options with a single application. The whole rental process is available in English. I have been their customer before and can totally recommend them.
Lumo Apartments
Lumo is similar to Sato and they also offer different types of retal apartments in Finland. Their service is available in English and the whole rental process can be done online. I have not personally lived in their apartments but I have heard good of them.
Short-term Accommodation in Finland
Forenom
Forenom is a great choice for short-term accommondation. For example, when you move to Finland, you can't secure a proper rental flat before arriving. Forenom offers flexible furnished apartments where you can stay until you get settled in Finland. Noli offers apartments in many cities around Finland.
Noli Studios
Noli Studios is a fresh concept where you get a rental apartment with hotel level amenities, such as bi-weekly cleaning, gym, sauna & spa, working Facilities and more. I used to live at Noli for a year. You can choose between long-term and short-term options. With a single monthly payment, you will get all you need from electricity to internet.
Transportation Services
Uber
You most likely know Uber, which offers an effortless way to get a taxi. It works in the bigger cities of Finland. With the app, you set your destination and pay as well.
Bolt Taxi
Bolt is a competitor of Uber and works just like Uber. They offer reasonably priced taxis in the capital area (at the time of writing this). I have used Bolt many times. Get a discount for your first rides using my link.
02 Taksi
02 Taksi searches the closest taxi providers near you and lists them for you. It works like a combination of Airbnb & Uber. You can set your destination in the app and pay for your ride. You will see the prices before placing an order. Click the affiliate link below to get a discount for your first rides. The app works in English.
Tier E-Scooters
Tier offers are really fun and convenient way to get around. You simply download the mobile app, create a free account, and add your payment details. Then you can locate available scooters and ride them to get around. You can leave them anywhere within the allowed range.
Books about Finland
Below you find a collection of books about Finland. You can either get the books from Amazon or Adlibris. Note that Amazon offers a free Audible Trial which allows you to get one audio book for free. If you live in Finland, I recommend Adlibris because they deliver from Finland. If you live outside of Finland, Amazon will be a better choice.
The Finnish Whisperer e-Book
My friend Varpu from Her Finland made this handy book to guide you through the intricacies of daily life in Finland and make you feel more comfortable visiting or living in Finland.
Finnish Baking Magic
My Friend Varpu from Her Finland has created an e-Cookbook including all the delicious Finnish Foods & desserts you can make yourself. Along with the recipes, both American and Finnish measurements are included.
The Finnish Epic - Kalevala
The Finnish Epic - Kalevala is regarded as the national epic of Karelia and Finland and is one of the most significant works of Finnish literature. You can listen to this book on Amazon Audible audiobook service for free when you sign up for a free trial.
The Finnish Way
This book is great for anyone who wants to understand the Finnish culture, lifestyle and mindset. Katja Pantzar covers how, nature, sauna, ice swimming, healthy eating combined with Sisu can lead to happiness and better life. You can listen to this book on Amazon Audible audiobook service for free when you sign up for a free trial.
Tuntematon Sotilas - The Unknown Soldiers
Unknown Soldiers is a war novel by Finnish author Väinö Linna, is one of the best-selling books in Finland and a classic in Finnish literature and a part of the Finnish legacy. Published in 1954, The Unknown Soldier chronicles the Continuation War between Finland and the Soviet Union during 1941–1944 from the viewpoint of ordinary Finnish soldiers.
Pantsdrunk: Kalsarikanni: The Finnish Path to Relaxation
Yes, believe it or not, there is a book about Kalsarikänni: the event where you drink home, alone, and with no intentetion of going out.
Everyday Sisu: Tapping into Finnish Fortitude for a Happier, More Resilient Life
This is the follow up book to Finnish Way by Katja Pantzar. It deepens into the elements of Sisu and you’ll discover ways to boost your mental and physical resilience to face life’s challenges head-on. This book is more like well-being book but features insights from Finnish experts in such as mental health, wellness, sustainability, social justice. Definitely a good read nevertheless for anyone into Finnishess.
Fun Finnish Products
Sauna Boss Hat
An epic sauna boss hat you can wear in sauna or during ice swimming. You can see this hat in my live streams.
Miss Sauna Hat
An epic sauna boss hat you can wear in sauna or during ice swimming. You can see this hat in my live streams.