Outdoors Finland

Snowshoeing in Puijo forest in winter. Photo: Upe Nykänen

Snowshoeing in the city at Kuopio? The answer is Puijo!

March 21, 2018

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Sometimes you get lucky and can find just the thing you are looking…

Come to the dark side, we have lightkayaks

December 28, 2017

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Repovesi is one of Finland's most popular national parks in the…

Raven’s Tour (Korpinkierros) Wilderness Trail in Nuuksio National Park, Espoo

December 23, 2017

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➡️ 8 km ? 2-3 h ⚫⚫⚪ Moderate ? Campfire sites and…

Attract on a Walk or Bike Tour Along Vantaanjoki

September 22, 2017

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Helsinki is full of small gems for short getaways on foot or…

Nuuksio National Park Is a Spectacular Wilderness Area Right next to Helsinki

September 1, 2017

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Nuuksio lake highland is very close to Helsinki, but its atmosphere…

Finland receives a unique gift for its 100th birthday: a beautiful nature reserve by the sea

August 28, 2017

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Finland's mysterious and pure nature is an enchanting experience.…

The Salpa Line trail

March 30, 2017

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The Salpa Line is the largest construction project in Finland’s…

Skiing in the Arctic Night

February 19, 2017

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In midwinter there is light for only a couple of hours a day…

Skishoeing – fun and traditional way to enjoy winter magic

February 12, 2017

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Short skis with skins are ancient, dating back 10 000 years.…

Pirttisaari – a wonderful hiding place in Porvoo’s archipelago

January 27, 2017

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Pirttisaari (Cabin Island), which belongs to the western part…

Cycling in Porvoo’s National Urban Park

January 15, 2017

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Porvoo is one of Finland’s best loved national landscapes,…

Torvisen maja – sanctuary for tired skiers in Luosto since 1957

January 1, 2017

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On the north side of Luosto fell there is the cutest little…

Julma Ölkky’s (Cruel Canyon) rugged ring route, Ölökyn Ähkäsy

December 15, 2016

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I scanned the Ölokyn Ähkäsy (this roughly translates as the…

Sikosaari’s birdwatching tower and nature trail in Porvoo

December 13, 2016

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Sikosaari (Pig Island) is situated in Porvoo river’s estuary,…

Ylläs is heaven for snowshoeing

December 7, 2016

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Hiking up fells with snowshoes is fun and good workout. Ylläs…

The peaceful coast of Emäsalo: Varlaxudden, Porvoo

December 4, 2016

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Do you long to cast your gaze out to the open sea? Then you should…

Ice climbing in ski resort Ruka

October 15, 2016

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The winter is coming, sooner or later. Do you already have winter…