The Finnish Journal
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Hietajärvi Before the Snow: A Short Hike to a Lapland Lake in Early Winter
Winter's icy, snowy fingertips have already brushed parts of…
October 27, 2026/by Jonna SaariThe Sorlampi Nature Trail is one of the finest loop trails in Nuuksio
As you drive along Nuuksiontie road towards the Finnish Nature…
October 22, 2026/by Jonna SaariA moose right in front of us! An evening walk in Kärkelä, Finland
An October evening stroll in the old ironworks village of Kärkelä…
October 19, 2026/by Jonna SaariSalo Pumpkin Park – the unofficial main Halloween phenomenon in Finland
A visitor once described its atmosphere as the “Stars Hallow…
October 15, 2026/by Karoliina KaskiKaitalampi: A Family-Friendly Hiking Spot on the Edge of Nuuksio National Park
The immediate surroundings of Nuuksio National Park are home…
October 8, 2026/by Jonna SaariAbove the Clouds at Dawn: A Foggy Autumn Sunrise in Koli National Park
A short account of what happens when a landscape is so beautiful…
October 6, 2026/by Finland NaturallyAutumn is golden time for cranberries: here’s how to find them yourself
Autumn is well under way in Finland. In the south, the maples…
September 30, 2026/by Jonna SaariAutumn at Vanhalinna: Stone Age History Just Outside Turku
Just a short drive from Turku, a tall rock called Vanhalinna…
September 28, 2026/by Jonna SaariHiking, accessible routes and by car – 10 stunning views of the Pallas fells
The Pallas fells are one of Finland's 27 nationally significant…
September 22, 2026/by Jonna Saari14 Signs That Autumn Has Arrived in Finnish Homes and Lives
This morning, pulling on a pair of wool socks, I realized autumn…
September 17, 2026/by Jonna SaariA Barefoot Walk on a Finnish Bog: Odd, Wonderful, and Safe With a Guide
The mid-morning sun is already shining at full strength, but…
September 15, 2026/by Jonna SaariThe Savojärvi Loop: Kurjenrahka’s Most Beautiful Trail
I had been waiting for quite a while for a day when all of the…
September 9, 2026/by Jonna SaariFinnish Culture Food & Heritage

Autumn at Vanhalinna: Stone Age History Just Outside Turku
September 28, 2026/by Jonna Saari
14 Signs That Autumn Has Arrived in Finnish Homes and Lives
September 17, 2026/by Jonna Saari
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 SaariSauna
Latest Sauna Articles

A Guided and Deeply Relaxing Sauna Experience Just Outside Helsinki: Silent Sauna
August 3, 2026/by Finland Naturally
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
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

Hietajärvi Before the Snow: A Short Hike to a Lapland Lake in Early Winter
October 27, 2026/by Jonna Saari
The Sorlampi Nature Trail is one of the finest loop trails in Nuuksio
October 22, 2026/by Jonna Saari
Kaitalampi: A Family-Friendly Hiking Spot on the Edge of Nuuksio National Park
October 8, 2026/by Jonna Saari
Above the Clouds at Dawn: A Foggy Autumn Sunrise in Koli National Park
October 6, 2026/by Finland Naturally
Autumn at Vanhalinna: Stone Age History Just Outside Turku
September 28, 2026/by Jonna Saari
Hiking, accessible routes and by car – 10 stunning views of the Pallas fells
September 22, 2026/by Jonna SaariSeasonal Highlights

Salo Pumpkin Park – the unofficial main Halloween phenomenon in Finland
October 15, 2026/by Karoliina Kaski
Autumn is golden time for cranberries: here’s how to find them yourself
September 30, 2026/by Jonna Saari
An Evening Walk Along the Ounasjoki River in Rovaniemi
July 21, 2026/by Jonna Saari
Rake or Fingers? Finland’s Blueberry Season Is Here!
July 20, 2026/by Jonna Saari
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 SaariNature Experiences

A moose right in front of us! An evening walk in Kärkelä, Finland
October 19, 2026/by Jonna Saari
Autumn is golden time for cranberries: here’s how to find them yourself
September 30, 2026/by Jonna Saari
A Barefoot Walk on a Finnish Bog: Odd, Wonderful, and Safe With a Guide
September 15, 2026/by Jonna Saari
Rain, Rocks, and Chanterelles: Just an Ordinary Sunday in the Nearby Forest
July 30, 2026/by Jonna Saari
Rake or Fingers? Finland’s Blueberry Season Is Here!
July 20, 2026/by Jonna Saari
A Hanami Walk Through the Forest: Thoughts on Watching and Appreciating Spring Flowers
May 12, 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
