Open Villages Day
Open Villages Day
On the second Saturday of June, villages invite you to visit!
Open Villages Day is the largest village event in Finland!
In 2025, Open Villages Day will be held on June 14. Event Registration is open!
Are you prepared for an unforgettable day filled with local culture, community spirit, and unique experiences? Open Villages Day invites you to join the celebration, which will be held nationwide for the 11th time on June 14, 2025!
Expect exciting activities and memorable moments as over 100,000 enthusiastic village tourists visit villages across Finland. The event highlights hundreds of villages as vibrant destinations, filled with charm and life. It offers a unique opportunity to experience village life and the Finnish countryside up close. The goal is to promote villages as travel destinations and encourage new residents to find homes in the heart of these communities.
We want you to participate, explore, and enjoy the diverse program offered by the villages, which includes not only traditional yard sales but also local delicacies and various activities such as village bingo and village rallies.
The day is intended for events organized by village associations or similar organizations. Registering for the event is simple and free of charge.
You can find the event on social media with the hashtags:
#avoimetkylät #ylpeydelläkylästä #TeeSeKylillä
The event is organized in cooperation with local associations, villages, the Finnish Village Movement Association, regional village associations, and Leader groups.