The early morning gently creeps onto the autumnal bog, casting a soft, misty light like a delicate veil. Dew-kissed blades of grass wear water droplets like jewels on hanging spiderwebs, while mossy patches radiate the night’s cold moisture. The crisp scent of the bog drifts through the air, binding everything together as a unified whole. […]
Are you coming to Finland in the summer or autumn? Perfect timing to discover the best of Finnish nature! The Finnish forest offers an incredible range of taste experiences in the form of berries. Read our guide, where we tell you about the most popular berries and give you tips on berry picking. Find out […]
Finland’s breathtaking natural beauty comes to life in the autumn season. If you’re a nature lover and eager to experience the Finnish wilderness while adhering to everyone’s rights, here’s a list of must-do activities and sights to behold. Hiking and Walking Trails Explore the extensive network of hiking trails that wind through Finland’s forests, national […]
In paid collaboration with the Sustainable Growth for Summer in Eastern Lapland project On the last day of our Eastern Lapland trip, we headed to Posio, where I would have the chance to see Riisitunturi National Park’s wild side! In the style of many other hikers, I have often marveled at the more popular sights […]
In paid collaboration with Kestävästi kasvua kesään Itä-Lapissa -project We woke up to a bright and beautiful morning in Pyhätunturi, the warm, soft touch of autumn blowing in the breeze. It gave a welcome contrast to the dark cavernous gorge on the side of the fell with grey, rugged edges spreading in different directions, exposing […]
In paid collaboration with Kestävästi kasvua kesään Itä-Lapissa -project In the morning, the weather forecast for the day was looking grim, giving us reason to consider back-up options for our trip to the fell. Thankfully luck was on our side, as the worst rainfall cleared up in the early afternoon. When the time came for […]
In commercial partnership with Visit Raseborg Ekenäs old town, a colorful array of quaint houses and passageways, looks like something out of a painting. Given its picturesque appearance and proximity to the nature paradise of Ramsholmen, as well as the reasonable travel time for most Finns, the area is surprisingly quiet outside of the summer […]
In cooperation with Cursor Article by Mari Valtonen The Salpa Line bike route is located in southeastern Finland, in the province of Kymenlaakso, near the Russian border and close to the Finnish section of the Europe-wide EuroVelo13 or Iron Curtain Trail. The Iron Curtain Trail (9950 km in total) introduces European history from a time […]
Hiking up north in Finland if always fun – but it’s even better than usual during the fall. Great brisk weather, no mosquitoes, safe environment – you can lose yourself for hours on end… in a good way. Join me this time as we hike up Iivaara fell, and enjoy the best hiking weather of […]
In partnership with Visit Raasepori I mount the bike and let the lift pull me up the bare skiing slopes. On the summit I take my time to admire the landscapes in all directions while a fresh breeze clears my mind. For a while I consider tempting and versatile route options and finally choose the […]
