On a chilly afternoon in early May, when spring sunshine competed with passing clouds for dominance, I arrived at Kivajata carpark in Lauhanvuori national park. Through the trees, I could see a mass of stones and boulders. I lifted my camera rucksack on to my back and strolled to find the start of the trail. […]
Located right next to Sipoonkorpi National Park, you’ll find a unique lakeside environment perfect for a quick nature fix or a more intimate day at the beach. Despite the modest size of the lake itself, the Lake Kuusijärvi outdoor recreation area holds the title of Vantaa’s largest beach and is a popular recreational site owned […]
Late winter in Finland is perhaps the most mysterious of all seasons. As the sun finally begins to warm, yet the ground remains covered in snow and ice, nature seems to hold its breath. We wanted to make the most of this exact atmosphere when we headed to Latokartanonkoski trail in Salo. I was accompanied […]
This year, our Finland, Naturally team is taking part in the “Sleep Outdoors Every Month” challenge, and for February the turn was claimed by Marja Lahti, who works at the Koli Nature Centre Ukko. At Ukko, you can find Marja providing customer service, guiding visitors through exhibitions, or outdoors in the terrain of Koli. She […]
Our small ironworks tour around Raseborg over the weekend had already taken us through Antskog, Fiskars and Billnäs when we finally arrived in Mustio (Svartå) for the grand finale. As in the previous destinations, it was quiet here as well – apart from a duck drifting on the rippling water, we were completely alone. The […]
The Raseborg area in western Uusimaa is rich in fascinating history and historical sites. In my view, one of the most picturesque features of the region is its old ironworks villages, whose varied buildings look postcard-perfect to modern Finnish eyes. Perhaps the most famous of these is Fiskars Village, which buzzes with tourists in summer […]
Jonna Viitaniemi stood on the summit of Saana Fell, gazing out over the wilderness of Lapland. She found herself wondering what it might be like to hike out there in the distance, far removed from the twists and turns of the human world. Saana, dressed in autumn colours, and the vast Kilpisjärvi wilderness stretching out […]
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, […]
The destinations of the Häme Lakeland are one more impressive than the next: Torronsuo and Liesjärvi National Parks, the Komio nature reserve, Saari Folk Park, the crystal-clear Melkutin lakes, and the recreation areas of Lake Pääjärvi and Lake Ruostejärvi (Rust lake)all offer beautiful trails to explore, the peace of the forest, the scent of labrador […]
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 […]
