Kayaking the river Siuntio

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 […]

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 […]

The Antskog Ironworks in Raasepori – a historical idyll by the river

In commercial partnership with Visit Raseborg Article by Johanna Suomela The Antskog Ironworks is a scenic and historical site few people know about in Raasepori, only about an hour’s drive from Helsinki. The picturesque ironworks reveals its beauty to an adventurer who appreciates its history and approaches the idyll discreetly and with respect for its […]

An Evening Walk Along the Ounasjoki River in Rovaniemi

We arrived in Rovaniemi in the early evening, after almost 12 hours on the road from southern Finland, winding our way up through the small towns of Ostrobothnia. There’s an easier way to get here — the night train will take you from Helsinki straight to Rovaniemi without you lifting a finger — but our […]

The Aurajoki River by Night