The Finnish Journal
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A Little World of Its Own: Sapokka Water Garden in Kotka
Sapokka Water Garden spreads across the area surrounding Sapokka…
June 9, 2026/by Jonna SaariIsland Hopping in Kotka: A Day Trip to Haapasaari by Ferry
Haapasaari island is one of those wonderful destinations you…
June 4, 2026/by Jonna SaariDay Trip in Raasepori: Karjaa’s Hidden Gems for Your Bucket List
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Brimming…
June 2, 2026/by Jonna SaariBrimming…
Iso-Melkutin is a Crystal-Clear Lake Worth Doing Right
First-timer's guide: what to expect, what to bring, and how…
May 26, 2026/by Jonna SaariPastel, Peaceful and Beautiful: A Day in Tammisaari
Earlier this week we told you about the wonderful summer town…
May 21, 2026/by Jonna SaariMay in Hanko & Lillmärsan Beach: A Wonderful Place by the Sea
Hanko is a remarkably exotic city: grand old ornate villas,…
May 19, 2026/by Jonna SaariA Hanami Walk Through the Forest: Thoughts on Watching and Appreciating Spring Flowers
The Japanese term 'hanami' is often associated with admiring…
May 12, 2026/by Jonna SaariHanami in the North: Sakura season in Finland
Cherry blossoms are blooming in southern Finland right NOW.…
May 7, 2026/by Finland NaturallyA Sunday at Iso-Valkee – the best kind of spring day
One of those spring Sundays that remind you why you bother going…
May 6, 2026/by Jonna Saari5 Ways to Find Peace and Solitude in Finland’s National Parks
Crowded trails and overflowing car parks are every hiker's nightmare.…
April 30, 2026/by Finland NaturallyA Spring Escape to the Woods: Hiking the Metsäkoivula Trail in Somero
The April wind was biting, and a late-season cold snap was on…
April 28, 2026/by Jonna SaariWelcome to the Land of Pure Nature: Your Guide to Keeping Finland Clean
Tervetuloa! Welcome to Finland! As you prepare to explore our…
April 22, 2026/by Jonna SaariFinnish Culture Food & Heritage

Welcome to the Land of Pure Nature: Your Guide to Keeping Finland Clean
April 22, 2026/by Jonna Saari
Is Water the Secret to Happiness in the Land of a Thousand Lakes?
March 23, 2026/by Jonna Saari
Winter Silence in Historic Fiskars Village
February 3, 2026/by Jonna Saari
Brew Coffee over a Campfire (Without Setting Your Hair on Fire Like I Did)
January 26, 2026/by Jonna Saari
A Simple Pastry with a Homemade Look: Joulutorttu is a Beloved Taste of Finnish Christmas
December 18, 2025/by Finland Naturally
A First-Timer’s Guide to Baltic Sea Cruises – Q & A
November 13, 2025/by Jonna SaariSauna
Latest Sauna Articles

An Ice-Cold Weekend Trip in South Ostrobothnia: Arpainen Hiking Trail
March 19, 2026/by Guest Writer
Kuusijärvi Outdoor Recreation Area and Smoke Sauna in Vantaa
March 12, 2026/by Jussi Judin
A Guided and Deeply Relaxing Sauna Experience Just Outside Helsinki: Silent Sauna
February 19, 2026/by Finland Naturally
Sauna in Nature! Where to Enjoy a Sauna at Finland’s Outdoor Destinations
February 11, 2026/by Jonna Saari
Christmas Sauna Traditions in Finland – Ancient Beliefs and Modern Tips
December 10, 2025/by Jonna Saari
The 5 Most Common Finnish Sauna Sayings Explained – What Do They Really Mean?
December 2, 2025/by Finland NaturallyNature Sites and National Parks

A Little World of Its Own: Sapokka Water Garden in Kotka
June 9, 2026/by Jonna Saari
Island Hopping in Kotka: A Day Trip to Haapasaari by Ferry
June 4, 2026/by Jonna Saari
Day Trip in Raasepori: Karjaa’s Hidden Gems for Your Bucket List
June 2, 2026/by Jonna Saari
Iso-Melkutin is a Crystal-Clear Lake Worth Doing Right
May 26, 2026/by Jonna Saari
May in Hanko & Lillmärsan Beach: A Wonderful Place by the Sea
May 19, 2026/by Jonna Saari
A Sunday at Iso-Valkee – the best kind of spring day
May 6, 2026/by Jonna SaariSeasonal Highlights

Pastel, Peaceful and Beautiful: A Day in Tammisaari
May 21, 2026/by Jonna Saari
A Hanami Walk Through the Forest: Thoughts on Watching and Appreciating Spring Flowers
May 12, 2026/by Jonna Saari
Hanami in the North: Sakura season in Finland
May 7, 2026/by Finland Naturally
Finns love birds – how to start birdwatching
April 1, 2026/by Jonna Saari
A great spring trip destination near Teijo National Park: Latokartanonkoski, Salo
March 9, 2026/by Jonna Saari
Lapland’s Eight Seasons – What Are They Like?
February 24, 2026/by Jonna SaariNature Experiences

A Hanami Walk Through the Forest: Thoughts on Watching and Appreciating Spring Flowers
May 12, 2026/by Jonna Saari
Hanami in the North: Sakura season in Finland
May 7, 2026/by Finland Naturally
5 Ways to Find Peace and Solitude in Finland’s National Parks
April 30, 2026/by Finland Naturally
Reservations Now Open: Experience Wine in the Woods This Summer!
April 16, 2026/by Finland Naturally
Find Your Inner Finn: Guided Forest Escapes Near Helsinki in 2026
April 9, 2026/by Finland Naturally
Finns love birds – how to start birdwatching
April 1, 2026/by Jonna SaariAdventure and Experience Accommodation

Floating in the Finnish Wilderness: Book Your Night In the Trees at Skytent Ecocamp Nuuksio
April 2, 2026/by Finland Naturally
Spend the Night on a Lighthouse Island – Isokari, Finland
April 1, 2025/by Karoliina Kaski
Luxuriate in Gentle Steam Amid Karelia’s Nature: Hugo’s Cottages & Smoke Saunas
March 26, 2025/by Guest Writer
Sleep by the Flowing Waters: Cozy Glamping in a Laawu
January 9, 2025/by Karoliina Kaski
Discover Evo: Southern Finland’s Hidden Wilderness Gem for Hikers
October 6, 2024/by Jonna Saari
