Finnish national symbols


Finnish national symbols are natural symbols or Finnish national works and prominent figures that are commonly associated with Finland. The most recognized national symbols include the flag of Finland and the lion featured on the Finnish coat of arms.

National symbols

National symbols from nature

TypeSymbol
National animalBrown bear
National horseFinnhorse
National insectSeven-spot ladybird
National fishEuropean perch
Floral emblemLily of the valley
National stoneGranite
National dogFinnish Spitz
National birdWhooper swan
National butterflyHolly blue
National treeSilver Birch

Prominent national figures

FigureName
National saintBishop Henry
National poetJohan Ludvig Runeberg and Eino Leino
National philosopherJohan Vilhelm Snellman
National writerAleksis Kivi
National composerJean Sibelius
National artistAkseli Gallen-Kallela