I walk into the forest wearing a twenty-year-old jacket, old torn sweatpants, and rubber boots. I have no measuring devices, snacks, time limit, or any specific plan other than to spend a moment in the nearby woods. I’m there for as long as I happen to be this time, basically doing nothing. And you know […]
Advert: Visit Hämeenlinna In the landscapes surrounding the medieval Häme Castle, the delightful Vanajavesi lakeside route winds along the shores of Lake Vanajavesi—a must-discover for every visitor to Hämeenlinna city. This 5.7-kilometer (3,5 mi) loop is largely accessible and runs almost the entire way in close proximity to the water, so much so that the […]
I leap over a ditch from the roadside into the forest. The gentle energy of the trees’ embrace wraps around me in an instant. Although the sound of the road still reaches my ears, an invisible wall—a protective force field—has appeared between me and the mundane human world. On the forest side, with each step, […]
When you drive between Helsinki and Turku on the motorway, you pass through the over 2-kilometer-long Karnainen tunnel. Few would guess that above the motorway lies an entire hiking destination with ponds and lean-tos. Once you cross the small hill from the Karnaistenkorpi parking area and step into nature, you immediately find yourself in a […]
Master the language of löyly—an ABC guide to Finnish sauna terms for travelers. Speak like a local and enhance your sauna experience.
Imagine yourself in a Finnish sauna. The heat of the steam caresses your skin, and in your hand is a fragrant bundle of birch twigs. But do you call it a “vasta” or a “vihta”? This small linguistic difference is not only part of a larger story about the richness of the Finnish language and […]
Learn the do’s and don’ts of Finnish sauna culture – this guide helps international visitors enjoy the sauna experience respectfully and with confidence.
Article by: Karoliina Kaski We embarked on a three-night autumn hike to Patvinsuo National Park in September. This was my first visit to this park. Patvinsuo offered exactly what I had hoped for and what online sources had promised: sandy beaches, towering pine forests, expansive mires, and unbroken natural tranquility. Welcome to a photo journey […]
Advert: Visit Raseborg The parking area at Fiskars Ironworks is completely empty. I smile with delight as I see the text on the local bus passing by in the village: Ha en bra dag, ‘Have a good day’. Oh, yes. The ironworks, adorned in autumn colors and tranquility, feels in early October as if it […]
Advert: Visit Hämeenlinna Evo hiking area is located in Southern Finland, less than a two-hour drive north of Helsinki, in the Hämeenlinna and Padasjoki region. Evo is known among Finnish hikers for its forests, which are dotted with numerous forest ponds. Evo is suitable for both beginner and more experienced hikers in Finland, as it […]
