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Chasing Away the Monday Blues at Dagmar’s Park in Raseborg
As late summer settles over the coast and everyday routines…
August 31, 2026/by Jonna SaariBig Lake Energy: A Summer Evening on Liessaari Island’s Trails in Lohja
Liessaari Island rises straight out of Lake Lohjanjärvi, right…
August 26, 2026/by Jonna SaariA Metal Pilgrimage to Lake Bodom, Espoo
Last year at Finland, Naturally we put together a list called…
August 20, 2026/by Jonna SaariIn Norther’s Footsteps in Helsinki: The Rocky Shores of Lauttasaari
On a summer day in Helsinki we had a few hours to spare for…
August 18, 2026/by Jonna SaariThe Mysterious Stone Cairn of Koivumäki, Salo
In the village of Muurla in Salo, there's a short path leading…
August 13, 2026/by Jonna SaariIn the Middle of a Bog with a Toddler: The Kiljamonkierros Trail in Torronsuo National Park
At the end of the Midsummer weekend, we took a little trip to…
August 10, 2026/by Karoliina KaskiA Guided and Deeply Relaxing Sauna Experience Just Outside Helsinki: Silent Sauna
Nuuksio visitors can now experience a truly relaxing sauna moment,…
August 3, 2026/by Finland NaturallyHanko’s #1 nature spot: the Tulliniemi nature trail to the southernmost tip of mainland Finland
If you only have one long afternoon in Hanko, I would personally…
August 3, 2026/by Jonna SaariRain, Rocks, and Chanterelles: Just an Ordinary Sunday in the Nearby Forest
My friend and I had planned our forest date days in advance.…
July 30, 2026/by Jonna SaariFrom Lake Matildanjärvi to Teerisaari: Teijo’s Most Beautiful Hike
When someone comes to visit me in Salo from far away, I always…
July 27, 2026/by Jonna SaariAn Evening Walk Along the Ounasjoki River in Rovaniemi
We arrived in Rovaniemi in the early evening, after almost 12…
July 21, 2026/by Jonna SaariRake or Fingers? Finland’s Blueberry Season Is Here!
If you want to know whether the Finnish blueberry season has…
July 20, 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

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

Chasing Away the Monday Blues at Dagmar’s Park in Raseborg
August 31, 2026/by Jonna Saari
Big Lake Energy: A Summer Evening on Liessaari Island’s Trails in Lohja
August 26, 2026/by Jonna Saari
A Metal Pilgrimage to Lake Bodom, Espoo
August 20, 2026/by Jonna Saari
In Norther’s Footsteps in Helsinki: The Rocky Shores of Lauttasaari
August 18, 2026/by Jonna Saari
The Mysterious Stone Cairn of Koivumäki, Salo
August 13, 2026/by Jonna Saari
In the Middle of a Bog with a Toddler: The Kiljamonkierros Trail in Torronsuo National Park
August 10, 2026/by Karoliina KaskiSeasonal Highlights

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 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 SaariNature Experiences

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 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 NaturallyAdventure 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
