Finland was named the world’s happiest country in 2019, and now Visit Finland has launched a virtual travel initiative inviting housebound travellers and those feeling blue in lockdown to Rent a Finn. 

The new Rent a Finn social media campaign lets people from around the world experience the Finns’ natural way of life, via livestream sessions and one-on-one chats, where they’ll be sharing some of the daily routines and closely guarded secrets that make everyone in Finland so gosh darn cheerful.

Iso-weary folks can choose to Spend time with a Finn (May 22nd), Be Active with a Finn (May 29th), Eat with a Finn (June 1st), Be happy with a Finn (June 12th) or even apply for a one-on-one session with their own virtual happiness guide, for those seeking a little more insight and guidance.

Some of the reasons that the Finnish way of life is known to boost happiness include: taking time to connect with nature regularly, which boosts happiness hormones; as well as appreciating the small things in their daily lives.

Rent a Finn applications are open until Sunday June 7th GMC (which is Monday June 8th at 7.00am AEST).

The Rent a Finn topics are set to livestream on the Visit Finland facebook page over the next two weekends, with discussions to follow on Instagram.

Check the schedule for any changes beforehand.