Accessible trails are a wonderful solution, especially when not all members of your group are fit or agile enough for more demanding paths. Of course, accessible trails suit many other situations, such as walking with a stroller or just enjoying a relaxing little outing for anyone, like us on this trip. One of the most […]
Nuuksio National Park is an incredibly beautiful natural gem next to Helsinki. As the calm of autumn sets in, you can find truly wilderness-like experiences in Nuuksio by choosing a weekday for your visit. The high cliffs of the lake uplands, the mossy forests covering their slopes, and the forest ponds rippling in the depressions […]
As autumn colors creep into the wetlands, they create a rich palette of red, orange, yellow, and ochre, with even a hint of violet. The dampness of the mornings and evenings brings out the sharp scents of the bog, while the occasional midday sun adds to the aromatic beauty. Most of the mosquitoes are gone, […]
The trail selection in Lemmenjoki National Park mainly consists of quite long routes suitable for hikes. However, it is also possible to explore the park on shorter day trips. One of these somewhat shorter and easier trails is the Sallivaara Trail, which is still six kilometers each way – making it a total of 12 […]
Finland boasts 27 official national landscapes, some of which are vast areas—like the Utsjoki Valley—while others are more specific points of interest, such as Imatrankoski rapids. Imatrankoski riverbed is located right in the heart of Imatra’s town center. The compact town center of Imatra is a pleasant destination, perfect for stretching your legs, enjoying the […]
A summer morning dawned in Uusikaupunki, cloudy but warm. I’ve always loved sea trips, and today I was embarking on a special adventure: my first-ever cruise to Isokari Lighthouse. The itinerary promised a sea journey to the island, a guided tour, lunch, access to the lighthouse, and some free time on the island before returning. […]
In the Teijo area, located in the rural city of Salo, there are several ironworks villages: the parish village of Teijo, the hugely popular tourist destination of Mathildedal, and the slightly lesser-known but equally charming Kirjakkala, which sits by the shores of Lake Hamarijärvi. Kirjakkala, easily accessible from Salo by bus, serves as both the […]
In Teijo National Park, located in Southwestern Finland in the city of Salo, diverse nature and traces of history intertwine charmingly. Besides the wilderness-like marshes and lake landscapes, Teijo offers stunning forests, rocky highlands, and even a coastline. The manor culture and human presence have shaped this versatile region into something truly unique. In this […]
As a great tit welcomes me with its cheerful song, I lift my camera rucksack onto my back. From the almost empty Haltia carpark I walk to the starting point of the Connecting Trail, from which many other Nuuksio trails also begin. I walk in the direction of the sign to Haukkalampi. The marker for […]
Head to Pyhäranta’s Hierkonpolku trail to enjoy the colorful coastal nature of the Bothnian Sea! Located near the beautiful city of Rauma, this stunning natural destination is perfect for families: the trail is relatively short, varied, and interesting, with a couple of campfire spots along the way. You can relish the sounds of the coastal […]
