The Finnish Institute in Germany is a forum for Finnish culture and arts, academia and business in the German-speaking region. The Institute emphasises on networking and counselling of actors from different disciplines and offers, in co-operation with its partners, a diverse programme providing insights into Finland's culture and society.
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Gemeinschaftsaktion im Vorfeld von Chemnitz – Kulturhauptstadt Europas 2025 und Oulu – Kulturhauptstadt Europas 2026...
Science and society
Eröffnungsveranstaltung zur Tagung des Netzwerk der Finnischlehrenden im deutschsprachigen Europa Suosa...
Literature
Autorenlesung im Rahmen der Tagung "Jung in Finnland"...
Visual arts
Midissage
The painter Jukka Korkeila is one of the best-known contemporary Finnish artists. Sylvia Metz visited him in his current adopted home in the Wetterau region of Hesse, where they spoke about his exhibition “All of Finland weeps – Tears of sorrow, joy and healing” at the Finnish Institute.
MoreIn order to support the exchange between Finland and the German-speaking countries, the Finnish Institute is actively involved in the following funding programmes:
The Finnish Institute has in its premises an open library for working, studying and reading books in a cozy environment.
We organize informational events regarding studying and internship possibilities in Finland at study fairs and colleges. We offer current informational material and a possibility for personal counselling.
The institute's publication series discusses various topics regarding the Finnish society, academic research and culture.
The Finnish Institute does not offer Finnish courses, but there are several possibilities to learn Finnish in Germany, Austria and Switzerland.
The Finnish Institute offers Finnish students an opportunity to complete an internship at the institute. Very good German skills are essential.