Finland became independent on December 6, 1917, so in 2022 Finland will be 105 years old.

Many Finns like to watch the President’s Independence Day Reception on television.

The Finnish flag will be officially raised on 6.12. at 10.30 a.m. in Hämeenlinna Linnanpuisto (the park nearby the Häme castle).

More detailed information on other Independence Day events can be found at the Hämeenlinna city website.