At the end of the Midsummer weekend, we took a little trip to Torronsuo National Park. Torronsuo is one of the most popular national parks in Southern Finland, perhaps because its raw, wilderness-like character brings to mind the landscapes of Lapland for many visitors. Our one-and-a-half-year-old toddler got to set the pace part of the […]
In Punkaharju, one of Finland’s official national landscapes, there is a spot where smooth rock slopes gently and evenly into the clear waters of Lake Puruvesi. Higher up on the wooded bank stands a lean-to shelter, accessible also by wheelchair or with a stroller. This place is called Karjalankallio, “The Rock of Karelia,” a beautiful […]
Punkaharju is one of Finland’s 27 designated national landscapes. The area offers accommodation such as a hotel, and Punkaharju is easily accessible by train. The scenic ridge meandering along the shores of the crystal-clear Lake Puruvesi is an excellent hiking destination. It offers several circular trails as well as the more branching Harju Trail Network, […]
