We are a scholarly society focused on preserving, exploring, and sharing knowledge about Finland-Swedish culture.

Teeth brushing at the summer cottage, 1962. SLS/Fotografier från 1950- och 1960-talen

Exceptional opening hours

The archive’s customer service in Helsinki and Vaasa will close at 2:00 PM on April 30 and will be closed entirely on May 19–20.

Reading room in Helsinki
Reading room in Vaasa

Our archive

SLS archive is a rich source of information about Swedish culture in Finland.

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