Finland’s 12 best English-language pages to like on Facebook

Tired of seeing uninteresting drivel on your Facebook feed? These Finnish Facebook pages are here to help.

Amidst the photos of old acquaintances’ babies, humble bragging status updates and ads, Facebook can quickly become a hassle. With just a few likes, you can transform your Facebook feed into a place that actually makes you want to stick around. There are many public pages offering fresh content. Whether you are after information, laughs or simply a way to kill time, these pages about Finland are sure to tickle your fancy.

If you love Finland as much as we do, take a look at a few of our favorite Facebook pages that are all about Finland. Run by Finns, foreigners living in Finland and Finnophiles from around the world, these Facebook pages have the latest news, blog stories, photos, images and memes. They are all in English.

Very Finnish Problems

It has only been around for a couple of weeks, but Very Finnish Problems already has a passionate fan base. Billed as the everyday trials and tribulations of life in fantastic Finland, the page and Twitter feed shares funny insights about Finland and Finnish life. You will find funny pics, satire, vintage videos of Finnish music and much more.

thisisFINLAND

ThisisFINLAND describes itself as an attractive window on Finland and Finnish society. It is a great page to follow for articles, blog posts and general information about Finland. Typical topics include recent news about Finnish companies, Finnish history and listicles.

Yle News

Want Finland’s latest news but have not quite perfected your Finnish yet? Yle News provides Finnish news articles in English delivered straight to your Facebook feed. We cannot promise that it will all be good news, but at least you can give Google Translate a rest as you catch up on current events.

Helsinki Times

Helsinki Times is another good option for news for English speakers living in the capital city. You will not only get more Helsinki specific news but news from around Finland as well.

Taught by Finland

Finland is known around the globe for having one of the world’s best educational systems. For those looking for more insight into Finnish education, check out Taught by Finland. Run by Tim Walker, an American teacher based in Finland, you will find plenty of blog posts and current news focusing on the Finnish education system and Finnish culture.

Finnish Word of the Day

Learning Finnish can be a difficult and often excruciating journey. Finnish Word of the Day is a wonderful page to follow if you are in the process of expanding your Finnish vocabulary. It posts one Finnish word every day with a definition and explanation in English. It is a helpful resource to keep you on track.

Learn Useless Finnish

Learn Useless Finnish is another fantastic resource for Finnish learners. Do not let the name fool you as much of the page’s words and phrases are actually useful. There is plenty of knowledge to absorb such as idioms, historical oddities of the Finnish language and funny phrases.

I wish I was in Finland

Finland’s official tourism site, Visit Finland, runs I wish I was in Finland. In addition to blog posts, you will find many photos that prove how beautiful Finland is. Liking this page will likely inspire you to start planning a few trips.

Funland

Funland is a good place to go for fun. The page posts images and memes about Finland as well as general humor. If you are looking to add a spot of sunshine to your dark winter day, give Funland a like.

Finnish Nightmares

Do you cringe after a salesperson accidentally touches you or start to sweat at the prospect of having to choose a seat on a nearly full bus? Finnish Nightmares is the page for you. Using comics starring the character Matti, the page explores the small moments of social awkwardness that Finns know all too well.

Finland in English

Aimed at expats living in Finland, Finland in English posts helpful info and interesting articles for aspiring Finns. If you are hoping to move to Finland or already live here, be sure to give this page a like.

All things Finland – Suomi

All things Finland – Suomi is a cool page to follow for a mix of Finland related posts. You will find funny videos and gifs, amusing images and interesting blog posts to help while away the time in both Finnish and English.