Before arriving at a national park, it’s worth getting enthusiastic about nature’s wellbeing, encourages wilderness guide Minna Jakosuo. National parks are protected areas, but Minna’s tips are good to keep in mind everywhere in nature, not just in national parks! Stay on the trails. The more carefully you stick to the marked route, the less […]
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 […]
The long summer days and cool temperature increase the aromaticity and pigments of wild berries. The unique aroma and the colours are produced by flavonoids and other polyphenols. The antioxidising efficiency of berries is greater than that of other plants. Over 40 edible berries grow in Finnish forests. Due to the arctic growing conditions, they […]
Sikosaari (Pig Island) is situated in Porvoo river’s estuary, just over two kilometres from the centre of Porvoo. In the past, it has served urban dwellers as forestry land and pasture. The island is a part of Porvoo’s National Urban Park, which comprises a variety of significant historical areas and natural sites. The 1.5 kilometre […]
