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 […]
Dusk descended on the Archipelago Sea as the Utö ferry plowed through the blue-gray sea as valiantly as one might expect from a vessel originating from Iceland. The ferry was sparsely populated, and it felt good to settle by the window and attune to the rhythm of the Baltic Sea. Every call of a seagull, […]
Article by Jussi Judin and Antti Huttunen Liesjärvi National Park is located less than a two-hour drive from Helsinki. Despite its easy accessibility and the exquisite nature, it remains quite serene. A canoe feels right at home on Liesjärvi lake and fits more than well with the ambiance of the park. This place is about […]
Article by Maarit Jääskeläinen I have now witnessed the full cycle of a year in Koli national park and its summits. I arrived in late winter when the days had already started to lengthen and the sun brought warmth. I speculated on when Lake Pielinen would shed its icy cover. I watched as the snow […]
At Lake Myössäjärvi in Inari, about 25 kilometers north of Ivalo, awaits visitors the Bear’s Den Stone (Karhunpesäkivi) – one of the most unusual natural attractions in Finland. Parking is conveniently available at the café and souvenir shop, and what follows is a long ascent up the stairs. This climb is considerably more comfortable in […]
The splendid Aulanko Nature Reserve boasts not only a variety of unique curiosities but also a complete 7-kilometer loop trail encircling Lake Aulanko. Predominantly serene in nature, this loop deviates at two swimming beaches and a fire pit, ventures through a forest named after Finland’s national composer Jean Sibelius, and meanders past stunning scenic cliffs. […]
