Finland

Welcome to Finland

– where the magic of the Northern Lights dances across Arctic skies, and pristine lakes reflect endless summer days.
Discover vibrant cities rich in design and culture, unwind in a steamy lakeside sauna, and roam untouched forests under the Midnight Sun.
Whether you're chasing adventure or serenity, Finland offers a uniquely enchanting escape into nature, beauty, and peace.

Capital of Finland: Helsinki
Population of Finland: 5.5 million - 23rd in Europe
Size of Finland: 338,145 km2 - 8th in Europe
Languages in Finland: Finnish and Swedish

9 Highlights

The Punkaharju Ridge, a narrow natural formation between two lakes in eastern Finland, is famed for its scenic road and pine-covered trails, often described as one of Finland’s national landscapes
The Suomenlinna Sea Fortress, located on a cluster of islands near Helsinki, is a UNESCO World Heritage Site offering historic ramparts, tunnels, museums, and panoramic views over the Baltic Sea
Santa Claus Village in Rovaniemi, just north of the Arctic Circle, is open year-round with reindeer rides, igloos, and the chance to meet Santa in his official post office
The Saimaa Lake District, Finland’s largest lake system, is ideal for kayaking, island-hopping, and spotting the endangered Saimaa ringed seal in its peaceful labyrinth of waterways
Temppeliaukio Church, or the Rock Church in Helsinki, is a Lutheran church carved directly into solid granite, known for its striking copper dome and exceptional acoustics
The Koli National Park, in North Karelia, offers sweeping views over Lake Pielinen from its forested hills and is considered a spiritual heartland of Finnish nature and culture
The Arktikum Museum and Science Centre in Rovaniemi showcases Arctic research, Sámi heritage, and the natural history of the far north, all housed under a striking glass corridor
The Turku Castle, dating back to the 13th century, stands at the mouth of the Aura River and features medieval rooms, banquet halls, and exhibitions on Finland’s Swedish past
The Helsinki Market Square, located by the South Harbour, is a lively spot to sample salmon soup, browse local crafts, or take a ferry to nearby islands like Suomenlinna and Lonna

Head of Delegation
José Mora

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6 Host Cities

Helsinki in GM42

Rovaniemi in GM184

Tampere in GM93

165

Participations

120

Finals

53

Top 10 results

169

Highest score

Top results

01
Portion Boys
Kyläbaari

01
Lovex
When the lights go down

01
Poets of the Fall
Where do we draw the line

02
Kaija Koo
Vapaa

02
Poets of the Fall
Sleep

02
Sara Siipola
Paskana

02
Lisa Miskovsky
Why start a fire

02
Jenni Vartiainen
Duran Duran

02
Agnes
I thought we were lovers

03
Jenni Vartiainen
Missä muruseni on

03
Benjamin & BESS
Paremmin ku kukaan muu

03
Anna Abreu
Stereo

03
VIIVI
Viel yhen kerran

03
Anna Abreu
Silent despair

03
Johanna Kurkela
Sun särkyä anna mä en

The entries

01. Maija Vilkkumaa / Kesä / 19th / 13 points
02. Yö & Annika Eklund / Pettävällä jäällää / 8th / 60 points
03. Jonna Tervomaa / Rakkauden haudalla / 15th / 43 points
04. Antti Tuisku / Läpi jään / 9th / 66 points
05. Tehosekoitin / Pakko päästä pois / 11th / 54 points
06. Ultramariini / Suudelma / 14th / 47 points
07. Sonata Arctica / Full moon / 13th / 57 points
08. Lab / Dog super hero / 23rd / 25 points
09. Liekki / Sinun luona kerran / 21st / 39 points
10. Samuli Edelman / Enkelten tuli / DNQ

11. Nylon Beat / Guilty / 4th / 100 points
14. Poets of the Fall / Sorry-go-round / DNQ
15. Agnes / I thought we were lovers / 2nd / 89 points
16. Bleak feat. Ana Johnson / Fake / 23rd / 41 points
17. Neon 2 / Ei yksinäinen unta saa / 20th / 37 points
18. The Crash / Lauren caught my eye / 22nd / 38 points
19. The 69 Eyes / Betty Blue / 16th / 52 points
20. Irina / Liiba laaba / 21st / 38 points
21. Brother Firetribe / I am rock / 21st / 44 points
22. Antti Tuisku / Tunturibiisi / 13th / 57 points

Portion Boys / Winner

Lovex / Winner

Poets of the Fall / Winner

Kaija Koo / Silver

23. Sipe / Häiriintynyt kuu / DNQ
24. Poets of the Fall / Carnival of rust / 15th / 50 points
25. Johanna Kurkela / Sun särkyä anna mä en / 3rd / 93 points
26. Nightwish / For the heart I once had / 8th / 80 points
27. Jenni Vartiainen / Ihmisten edessä / 17th / 50 points
28. Chisu / Muut / 21st / 36 points
29. Indica / Pidä kädestä / 14th / 60 points
30. Lullacry / Don't touch the flame / 19th / 35 points
31. Mariko / Unstoppable / 20th / 34 points
32. Ninja / Champagne / 9th / 73 points

33. Yö / Rakkaus on lumivalkoinen / 19th / 35 points
34. Anna Abreu / Are you ready / 8th / 72 points
35. The Conquistadors / Daydreamer / 22nd / 33 points
36. Hanna Pakarinen / Go go / 16th / 55 points
37. Anna Abreu / Silent despair / 3rd / 101 points
38. Nightwish / The escapist / 11th / 79 points
39. Kristiina Wheeler / Annie and I / 8th / 71 points
40. Kendi / Connected / 18th / 50 points
41. Poets of the Fall / Where do we draw the line / 1st / 109 points
42. Lab / Danger / 20th / 37 points

Sara Siipola / Silver

Lisa Miskovsky / Silver

Jenni Vartiainen / Silver

Agnes Pihlava / Silver

43. Amorphis / Silver bride / DNQ
44. Antti Tuisku / Salaisuus / 8th / 75 points
45. Sunrise Avenue / The whole story / 12th / 64 points
46. Wojciech / Sointulan talviyö / DNQ
47. Kemopetrol / Already home / DNQ
48. PMMP / Lautturi / DNQ
49. Anna Puu / Kaunis paiva / 20th / 50 points
50. Anna Abreu / Music everywhere / 5th / 101 points
51. HIM / Heartkiller / 18th / 39 points
52. Chisu / Miehistä viis! / 9th / 84 points

53. Scandinavian Music Group / Katu päättyy aurinkoon / DNQ
54. Brightboy / Vanity Fair / 13th / 65 points
55. Von Hertzen Brothers / Freedom fighter / DNQ
56. Anna Eriksson / Garden of love / 11th / 63 points
57. Jenni Vartiainen / Duran Duran / 2nd / 90 points
58. Pariisin Kevät / Astronautti / 22nd / 45 points
59. Anna Puu / Riko minut / 25th / 17 points
60. Uusi Fantasia feat. Freeman / Liian myöhään / DNQ
61. Jenni Vartiainen / Missä muruseni on / 3rd / 138 points
62. Meadow Island / My constant / 25th / 29 points

Benjamin Peltonen / Bronze

BESS / Bronze

Anna Abreu / Bronze

Viivi Korhonen / Bronze

63. Tarja / I feel immortal / 8th / 88 points
67. Jippu & Samuli Edelmann / Pimeä onni / DNQ
68. Anna Abreu / Hysteria / DNQ
69. Katri Ylander / En koskaan / 4th / 138 points
70. The Rasmus / In the shadows / 9th / 108 points
71. Antti Tuisku / Hyökyaalto / 9th / 112 points
72. Indica / Vuorien taa / 14th / 87 points
73. Kaija Koo / Vapaa / 2nd / 169 points
74. Lauri Ylönen / Heavy / 4th / 119 points
75. Aste / Normipäivä / 31st / 37 points

76. Sunrise Avenue / Somebody help me / 7th / 104 points
77. HIM / Scared to death / DNQ
78. Robin / Frontside ollie / DNQ
79. Lauri Tähkä / Polte / DNQ
80. The Rasmus / Keep your heart broken / 9th / 95 points
81. Kuningasidea / Enemmän duoo ko sooloo / DNQ
82. Anna Abreu / Stereo / 3rd / 116 points
83. Cheek feat. Jonne Aaron / Anna mä meen / 23rd / 53 points
84. Chisu / Sabotage / DNQ
85. Haloo Helsinki! / Maailman toisella puolen / DNQ

Johanna Kurkela / Bronze

Katri Ylander / 4th place

Chisu / 4th place

Lauri Ylönen / 4th place

90. Poets of the Fall / Sleep / 2nd / 127 points
91. Passionworks feat. Tony Turunen / Surrender / 11th / 93 points
92. Lovex / When the lights go down / 1st / 136 points
93. Laura Voutilainen / Palaa / 12th / 83 points
94. Negative / Celestial summer / DNQ
95. Hanna Pakarinen / Fearless / 9th / 88 points
96. Arion / Lost / 11th / 92 points
97. Saara Aalto / Blessed with love / 7th / 104 points
98. Sunrise Avenue / Fairytale gone bad / 8th / 101 points
99. The Rasmus / Living in a world without you / 5th / 113 points

100. Jennie / Take me higher / 10th / 86 points
101. Apocalyptica feat. Doug Robb / Not strong enough / 8th / 100 points
102. Jenni Vartiainen / Junat ja naiset / 4th / 120 points
103. Antti Tuisku / Viilto / 24th / 48 points
104. The Rasmus / No fear / 11th / 76 points
105. Princessa Avenue / Tear / 22nd / 54 points
106. Anna Eriksson / Oot voimani mun / 12th / 87 points
107. Nightwish / Amaranth / DNQ
108. Kwan / Shine / DNQ
109. Janna / Sä et ole hullu / 8th / 92 points

Niila / 4th place

Nylon Beat / 4th place

The Rasmus / 5th place

Softengine / 6th place

110. Miriam Bryant / Dragon / 10th / 87 points
111. Sturm und Drang / Dark little angel of mine / 22nd / 56 points
112. Battle Beast / Touch in the night / 12th / 91 points
113. Sturm und Drang / A million nights / 10th / 81 points
114. Erin / Vanha naimen hunningolla / DNQ
116. Markku Haussila / Ei mennä / 13th / 87 points
118. Softengine / The sirens / 6th / 108 points
119. Raskasta Joulua / Tulkoon joulou / DNQ
120. Fredrik Furu / Dagar & nätter / 19th / 68 Points
121. Krista Siegfrids / Can you see me / 24th / 35 points

123. Mikael Saari / On it goes / DNQ
124. Jannika B / Seuraavaan elämään / DNQ
127. SAARA / The urge / DNQ
128. Benjamin Peltonen / Underdogs / DNQ
129. Miriam Bryant / Black car / DNQ
130. Elastinen feat. Johanna Kurkela / Oota mua / DNQ
133. Lisa Miskovsky / Why start a fire / 2nd / 115 points
134. Nightwish / Élan / 10th / 75 points
137. SAARA / Superpowers / DNF
164. Evelina / Tornado / DNF

Sanni Kurkisuo / 6th place

Sunrise Avenue / 7th place

Saara Aalto / 7th place

Erika Vikman / 7th place

166. Lxandra / Dig deep / DNQ
169. Cyan Kicks / Tidal wave / 10th / 85 points
170. Kiara Nelson / Adore you / 14th / 65 points
172. Keko Salata / 100% / DNQ
173. Arttu Wiskari / Suomen muotoisen pilven alla / DNQ
174. Felin / Gossip / DNQ
175. Tienhaara / Avaa hiukset, Medusa / DNQ
176. Smackbound / Close to sober / 9th / 93 points
177. Topi Latukka / Älä valitse minua / 10th / 93 points
178. Elias Kaskinen / Beibe / 11th / 84 points

179. Sanni / 2080-luvulla / 6th / 107 points
181. Viivi / Liian paikallaan / DNQ
183. Portion Boys / Kyläbaari / 1st / 150 points
184. The Dø / Despair hangover ecstasy / 23rd / 53 points
185. Niila feat. Repliikki / Sukupolvien unelma / 4th / 119 points
186. Nelli Matula / Tulevaisuuteen / 26th / 45 points
187. Chisu / Mysteeri / 4th / 123 points
191. Rosi / Mun itseni kaa / DNF
193. ANI feat. Nelli Matula / Vegasissa naimisiin / 11th / 85 points
194. Chorale / Retroperjantai / DNF

Robin Packalen / 8th place

Alex Mattson / 8th place

Apocalyptica / 8th place

Janna Hurmerinta / 8th place

199. Joalin Loukamaa / Angelito / 23rd / 64 points
200. Fabe feat. JVG / Koko yö / DNQ
201. BESS / Sammumaton / 20th / 66 points
202. Kardemimmit / Muut tytöt / DNQ
203. Anna Puu / Juokse beibi juokse / DNF
207. Eini / En itke sun perään / 11th / 77 points
208. Antti Tuisku / Baila por mi / 16th / 75 points
209. Pasi ja Anssi / Maailman onnellisin maa / 15th / 79 points
210. Robin Packalen feat. Alex Mattson / Hard to love / 8th / 100 points
211. The Rasmus / Rise / DNQ

212. Ida Paul & Kalle Lindroth / Autiomaa / 12th / 79 points
213. Erika Vikman / Elizabeth Taylor / 7th / 85 points
214. Benjamin Peltonen / Gay / 7th / 85 points
215. Beast in Black / Blade runner / DNQ
216. Benjamin & BESS / Paremmin ku kukaan muu / 3rd / 118 points
217. Eini / Sun vuoro olla vapaa / 14th / 73 points
218. Sara Siipola / Paskana / 2nd / 121 points
219. Lauri Tähkä / Aavikko / 22nd / 55 points
225. VIIVI / Viel yhen kerran / 3rd / 109 points
226. Faija / Milla magia / 21st / 58 points

Tarja Turunen / 8th place

Nightwish / 8th place

Antti Tuisku / 8th place

Kristiina Wheeler / 8th place

227. ABREU / Valheisa kaunein / 20th / 52 points
228. Portion Boys / Sä et ole yksin / 13th / 71 points
232. Jenni Vartiainen / Turvasana / DNQ
233. Jannike / Into the sun / 21st / 51 points
234. Tuure Boelius / Mehän vaan tanssittiin / DNQ

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Former players:

01-63 Jarno
67-85 Jirka
90-116 Artem
118-123 João
124-130 Alex K

133-134 Alexander Kjøle
164 Mathijs
166-170 Anthony
172-187 David R
191-194 Francesco

199-203 David R (2)
207-228 Francesco (2)