The Aurajoki River by Night

A Frosty Night in Rovaniemi: Sleep Outdoors for a Night Challenge, January

Throughout 2026, members of our Finland, Naturally team will be taking part in the Sleep Outdoors for a Night challenge. The first turn of the year went to Maarit, who spent a frosty January night on the banks of the Ounasjoki River in Rovaniemi, Lapland. Maarit works at Finland, Naturally as a service provider and […]

Stand up Paddleboarding the rivers of Lapland

Article by Onni Kojo Usually SUP boards are used for short day trips at lakes, shores, or rivers. But there is a small number of people who choose a paddleboard over the kayak or canoe for multi-day trips, mostly descending along the river as far as you ever want to go. This style of exploring […]

Spend a night outside – Riuttaskorpi recreational forest

Autumn had arrived to Finland with it’s colorful touch. It was time to get together and spend a night outside. Suomen Latu Ry (a Finnish outdoor association) has decided a date for Finns to spend a night outside. The 17th of September is the day that thousands of Finns will be heading to the forests […]

Polar Night

Kymijoki River Outdoor Trail in Kouvola is a Must-see for Nature Lovers – Rent a bike from the train station and hit the path!

Article by Johanna Kleemola In Commercial Collaboration with the ‘Elinvoimaa Kaakkois-Suomeen matkailuyhteistyöllä‘ Initiative* The Kymijoki River Outdoor Trail around Kouvola city is approximately 25 kilometers long, passing through the city center along the Kymijoki River, leading to one stunning outdoor area after another. This trail offers numerous informative signs and plenty of rest stops. It […]