Text and Photos: Elina Tarvainen Porvoo old city, in its Christmas lights, is as beautiful as a candy, like a large Advent calendar full of doors to be opened. Here, one truly enters the spirit of Christmas. In this article, through my pictures, you will get to see the beauty of the place, which is […]
The Åland archipelago is part of Finland, stretching between the cities of Turku (FIN) and Stockholm(SWE) in the Baltic Sea. Its largest island, which also houses the region’s capital, Mariehamn, boasts short distances, but there’s quite a lot to explore. One of Åland’s most famous attractions is the Kastelholm Castle. Kastelholm on a map I […]
The Aurora Trail is a just over two-kilometer loop through the nature of Lapland. The trail starts from the new, impressive gateway of Urho Kekkonen National Park in the village of Saariselkä, which is also accessible by bus from the directions of Rovaniemi and Ivalo. The wide path runs along the edge of a fell […]
Leivonmäki National Park is located in the heart of Central Finland, about 50 kilometers from the city of Jyväskylä.
Navigating through Finnish nature is often quite safe even under the cover of darkness. We don’t have animals to fear – predators usually avoid us without our knowledge, and there’s no need to worry about lurking poisonous insects in the dark in Finland. I decided to experience the enchantment and peace of a familiar nature […]
Article & photos by Janika Mattila Naantali is best known as the home of the world’s only Moomin World. Beyond its splendid spa and charming old town, Naantali also offers fantastic nature destinations that are definitely worth exploring when visiting the city. Vaarjoki Nature Trail An afternoon walk along the Vaarjoki River in the area […]
Undoubtedly, Koli’s national landscape is one of Finland’s most magnificent natural destinations. Koli offers stunning scenic experiences throughout the year, but there’s something truly special at the top of Koli in winter, with its enormously beautiful and imagination-stirring heavy snow formations. In my book, heavy snow or ‘tykky‘ as we call it in Finnish is […]
With my rucksack weighing heavily on my back, I step from the dirt track onto a stony path. I breathe deeply to absorb the scents of the forest that magically lighten my rucksack and calm my mind. As I walk further, I feel beads of sweat rise on my back. The evening is sunny and […]
In paid collaboration with Visit Raseborg Korpudden, nestled in the picturesque Finnish wilderness of Raasepori, offers a five-star hiking experience in a compact package. This small peninsula, surrounded by ancient forests and crisscrossed with hidden trails, boasts two cozy campfire spots. The serene views of the lake have a soothing effect, making it the perfect […]
Särkitunturi is a low and relatively easily accessible fell in Muonio, Western Lapland. There is a 3-kilometer-long (1,9 mi) trail that leads to its summit. The path is popular and often so compacted that it is easy to traverse in the winter, for example, with snowshoes. This photo series shows what it’s like to view […]
