Finnish Tale

Fairy tales and stories from Finnish Tale.

The Mouse Bride

The Mouse Bride

16
 min
5
+
4.84

A story in which everything turns for the better thanks to the patience and faith of the main character. When the king decides to hand over the kingdom to one of his three sons, he sends them to find skillful brides. However, the youngest son marries a little gray mouse, so he worries about how she will handle his father's tasks, which he has prepared for the brides-to-be.

The Old Farmer and the Tricksters

The Old Farmer and the Tricksters

13
 min
5
+
4.87

Cheating doesn’t pay off and this is what the two tricksters in the story learn. Although they trick the old farmer, he then gives them a good lesson.

Three Pieces of Wisdom

Three Pieces of Wisdom

17
 min
5
+
4.71

It is worth listening to the advice of older and more experienced people. Once upon a time, a young man married the king’s daughter trying to get rich. The king gave them an incredible dowry. He quickly wasted his easily obtained wealth, so they had to live in poverty. Eventually, he managed to change his fate thanks to some wise pieces of advice.

The Princess Who Looked for Her Brothers

The Princess Who Looked for Her Brothers

14
 min
8
+
4.61

This Finnish tale is about a brave princess who chooses to look for her brothers, long ago expelled from the kingdom. The story emphasizes sibling love and dedication, but also the importance of forgiveness.

The Extraordinary Companions

The Extraordinary Companions

21
 min
5
+
4.3

Having friends by your side will make every long journey easy. This adventurous story is about a young man who travels to win the princess’ heart. On his way to the castle, he meets brave helpers who help him to overcome the obstacles and difficult tasks that he meets along the way.

The Four Masters

The Four Masters

12
 min
5
+
4.68

United we stand. This folk tale tells us that when we get together for a good cause, we can overcome the most difficult obstacles.