Finnish Sokos Hotels
Happy Independence Day, Finland, the happiest country in the world!
Sokos Hotels is a Finnish-owned and beloved hotel chain. We are proud of Finland and all its wonderful details. Now it's time to light the candles and celebrate independent Finland.
According to the international The World Happiness Report, Finland is the happiest country in the world – for the seventh time in a row.
People travel to our hotels from all over the world, and at the same time, they get to know this land of happiness and its happy inhabitants. But what would we tell about what Finnishness means to us Finns?
We asked this question in 2020 before Independence Day from our Facebook followers. We received over 500 responses, which paint a beautiful picture of our country and its peaceful inhabitants.
Safety and pure, wonderful nature
Safety, peace, and personal space are at the core of Finnishness according to the respondents.
"The feeling that I am safe. I don't have to be afraid of anything." "The feeling of space. A moment on the summer cottage pier. The possibility to walk from the home yard into the forest." "I value silence and peace, I wouldn't trade them for anything."
From the responses, you can read that the Finnish soul rests in nature. The midnight sun and the early morning mist give the feeling that this is where we belong. Lakes and the sea, plains, forests, and fells are dear to us.
"A wonderful nature with four seasons! Long bright summer nights and in winter, the magical snow cover on the trees."
Cleanliness in nature and food is also very Finnish for many.
"Clean water, magnificent forests, and the right of public access make me happy as I walk through grey Finland." "Finnish happiness, to me, it means clean nature and air, safety, freedom."
"Finnishness means to me clean ingredients and good, versatile food made from them."
Friendly people, equal encounters
And what about Finnish people – punctual and absolutely wonderful!
"Friendly, reliable, arrive exactly on time." "Hospitable and good sauna heaters." "Modest, honest, and hardworking people."
"A wonderful and unique country and people. Many kinds of travelers fit in here."
According to the respondents, Finnishness is also equality, tolerance, perseverance, and equity. It is a privilege and opportunities, high-quality education, and functional healthcare.
"Our country is among the world's top in education and healthcare." "The opportunity to freely educate oneself for a profession."
For many, Finnishness is also the Finnish language. Finland is the home of the heart.
Shared moments of happiness
It is an honor for us to take care of all our guests and our environment, and at the same time – living everyday life and celebrations together – to support domestic companies and small producers.
Welcome to share moments of happiness in Finland!
With love,
Sokos Hotels teams
Book a room for your next trip: