Although Haukkalampi is the most popular gateway to Nuuksio National Park, it is still possible to experience peace and quiet there – as long as you time your visit right. If you have the chance to head to Nuuksio on a winter weekday outside the holiday season, it’s well worth taking. About a week ago, […]
Here in the heart of Nuuksio, at the Finnish Nature Centre Haltia, our staff are completely enchanted! During their breaks, Finland, Naturally team members make snow angels in front of Haltia, and even the office dogs get to enjoy the sparkling snowdrifts in the forest. Right now, Nuuksio National Park looks as if it has […]
The Christmas holidays, a grey sky, the lack of snow, and daylight lasting only a few short hours had wrapped Liesjärvi National Park in complete stillness when we arrived at the courtyard of the Korteniemi heritage farm on Christmas Day. The drive from Helsinki takes only about an hour and a half. We first walked […]
This year again, it looks like there won’t be any snow in the southernmost parts of Finland for who knows how long. My sympathies to all of you who have travelled to Finland & Helsinki only to discover that the white winter wonderland you imagined is nowhere to be found. Instead, you’re greeted by grey […]
Mushroom picking is one of Finland’s most beloved autumn traditions, and for good reason. Wandering in the forest relaxes the mind, fresh air clears the head, and with a bit of luck you’ll return home with a basket full of delicious treasures. If you’re a foreigner living in Finland and want to experience this truly […]
October evenings in Southern Finland are dim and filled with the crisp, fragrant air of autumn. The forests sway in the rhythm of the season, and lakes and ponds still ripple free of ice. For this special time of year, we have created an experience that brings light, joy, and relaxation to the threshold of […]
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, […]
This personal story explores the quiet power of reconnecting with nature—skin to earth, moment to moment.
Oulanka National Park is a true paradise for hikers and nature lovers, mesmerizing visitors with dramatic landforms, towering cliffs, and mighty rapids. Its vast network of trails offers something for every level of ability, and the park is dotted with an abundance of rest areas and wilderness huts. Famous for its suspension bridges, rugged canyons, […]
Are they fairy-tale creatures or real animals? Discover the calming presence of miniature donkeys. Location: SatuAasin talli, Loppi, Southern Finland A Donkey Walk in Finnish Forests Miniature donkeys are a rare sight in Finland—but some of them live right on the edge of beautiful sandy forests in Loppi, where visitors can join them for a […]
