Maybe the main reason I agreed to go to Finland is because Finland is the motherland of the most weird events. You won’t believe what the Finns are up to when it comes to weird annual events, contests, and similar activities…and so here they are, the world’s weirdest events! 1. Wife Carrying World Championships Each summer, this weird event in Sonkajärvi, Finland, becomes more and more popular. The wife-carrying contest has been at a world championship level for over 13 years now. 2. World Cell Phone Throwing Championships Finland is the home of cellphone manufacturer Nokia, but it is unclear if they have anything to do with this weird event. Ever wanted to throw your phone? Join the World Cell Phone Throwing Championships taking place each August in Savonlinna, Finland. 3. Ice Swimming Events Whether in the nude, or clothed, ice swimming is popular in Finland. There are events in many areas. So whether you’re looking for a quick ice-cold shock, or nude beaches in Scandinavia, Finland is the destination for you! 4. World Cup in Snowshoe Football Finland also has football! No, not the regular kind, but the unique kind: Snowshow Football. 5. Finnish Sauna World Championships Not quite as weird as other annual events in Finland, the Sauna World Championships test how long the competitors can tolerate a humid 110º Celsius in a Finnish sauna. to be continued….