Suomen suurlähetystö Vilna, Embassy of Finland in Vilnius

13/06/2026

Today we celebrate the Day of Finnish Sauna! 🇫🇮

Did you know that according to old Finnish folklore, every sauna has its own guardian spirit, the “sauna elf,” or saunatonttu as we call it?

This small, invisible protector lives quietly in the sauna, watching over the space and the people who use it. If you treat the sauna with respect, the saunatonttu keeps it safe, warm, and peaceful.

But it also has a demanding side. If you behave badly by being loud, careless, or disrespectful, the saunatonttu might get upset.

So, if you ever visit a Finnish sauna, remember to be respectful. You never know who might be there with you 👀

📷: Harri Tarvainen / Visit Finland

09/06/2026

Yesterday, the Nordic and Baltic Embassies gathered to celebrate our National Days jointly, for the first time ever in Vilnius! 💖

This special occasion is an example of the close ties and trust that unite our region. As like-minded friends, the Nordic and Baltic countries share common values and goals, and our strong cooperation is a priority for the security and resilience of our region 🇩🇰 🇪🇪 🇫🇮 🇮🇸 🇱🇻 🇱🇹 🇳🇴 🇸🇪

We were very happy to get to celebrate the day with our dear Lithuanian friends, including Foreign Minister Kęstutis Budrys, who gave a speech highlighting the many things that unite us.

Thank you Embassy of Sweden in Vilnius/ Švedijos ambasada Vilniuje, Embassy of Denmark in Lithuania, Estonian Embassy in Vilnius, Embassy of Latvia to Lithuania, Norvegijos ambasada Lietuvoje - Norwegian Embassy in Lithuania and Embassy of Iceland in Helsinki 💙

08/06/2026

🌈 Happy Pride! 🌈

Last Saturday, the Embassy was happy to participate in the Lithuanian 2026 Pride March together with our Nordic and Baltic friends and colleagues! 💖

It was a great opportunity to celebrate diversity, inclusion, and equality. Thank you to the organizers and everyone who showed up ❤️ 🧡 💛 💚 💙 💜

04/06/2026

🇫🇮 Honouring the Finnish Defence Forces 🇫🇮

Yesterday, we celebrated the Flag Day of the Finnish Defence Forces, an occasion that recognizes the dedication and service of Finland’s military personnel. The day commemorates the birthday of Marshal Mannerheim, whose legacy continues to hold a special place in our history.

We also bid farewell to our Defence Attaché, Captain ( N ) Heikki Lamminen, and welcomed his successor, Colonel Vesa Tuunainen. Thank you for everything, Heikki, and welcome, Vesa! 💙

30/05/2026

Happy International Day of Potato! 🥔

In both Finnish and Lithuanian cuisines, potatoes are a staple used in countless dishes: boiled, mashed, baked, fried, grated, stuffed, and everything in between.

To celebrate, here are two traditional dishes as examples of the many ways our countries enjoy their potatoes:

🌿 Finland: Uudet perunat (new potatoes)
A true sign of summer, these early-harvest potatoes are prized for their delicate flavor and thin skins. Gently boiled and served with butter and fresh dill, they highlight how potatoes can shine even in their simplest form.

✈️ Lithuania: Cepelinai (Zeppelins)
Cepelinai are large potato dumplings named for their airship-like shape. Typically filled with meat, they’re served with sour cream and bacon sauce. Rich, filling, and iconic, they’re a cornerstone of Lithuanian cuisine.

Different approaches, but one shared love for potatoes ❤️

📷: Timo Viljakainen / Kirsi-Marja Savola

29/05/2026

President Alexander Stubb’s State Visit to Lithuania brought along a Finnish business delegation of nearly 30 companies, accompanied by Minister for Foreign Trade and Development Ville Tavio 🇫🇮 🇱🇹

🛡️ Representing sectors such as defence industry, dual use technologies, civil protection and critical infrastructure, the company delegation took part in a dedicated program featuring sessions on the Lithuanian market and company visits.

🤝 The visit culminated in a business forum focused on defence, dual use technologies and resilience, important sectors driving cooperation between our two countries.

📸: MFA Finland / Gabrielius Jauniškis

28/05/2026

Yesterday, we had the pleasure of welcoming a group of senior Finnish media and business professionals 📰 🇫🇮

During their visit, we enjoyed insightful discussions about the bilateral relations of Finland and Lithuania, as well as Lithuanian culture and history.

Thank you for your visit and the engaging conversations! 💙

26/05/2026

During his State Visit to Lithuania, President Alexander Stubb took part in a conversation hosted by the Geopolitics and Security Studies Center and moderated by Linas Kojala 🇫🇮 🇱🇹

🤝 The discussion examined values-based realism and the future of Europe’s security, transatlantic relations, and regional cooperation.

🎥 Watch the full conversation:

The Geopolitics and Security Studies Center hosted a discussion in with H.E. Alexander Stubb, President of the Republic of Finland.The con...

21/05/2026

During last week's State Visit to Lithuania, Mrs Suzanne Innes-Stubb took part in a dedicated programme alongside Lithuania’s First Lady Diana Nausėdienė, highlighting culture, resilience, and education!

🇫🇮 🇱🇹 Their programme included visits to the Museum of Occupations and Freedom Fights and the Vilnius Ukraine Center, where they met with Ukrainian youth and joined discussions on resilience and solidarity with Ukraine.

🇫🇮 🇱🇹 The visit also featured tours of Vilnius University, where they met with Finnish language students, and Vilnius TECH, including its Faculty of Mechanical Engineering and robotics facilities, showcasing innovation and educational cooperation.

📸: Eitvydas Kinaitis / Helmi Saarela

20/05/2026

20 years ago today, Lordi made Eurovision history with Hard Rock Hallelujah, securing Finland’s first, and so far, only victory in the contest 🇫🇮 🎸

🤘 It was a turning point that proved hard rock has a place on the Eurovision stage! Fittingly, Lordi returned to the Eurovision Grand Final stage again this past Saturday, reminding us all why that victory remains so iconic.

🔥 This year, Finland kept the energy alive with an incredible performance, finishing 6th with "Liekinheitin" by Pete Parkkonen and Linda Lampenius; a powerful show that proves Finland continues to bring bold and unique talent to Eurovision!

📷: Alma Bengtson/EBU