Tag Archive for: hiking etiquette

Welcome to the Land of Pure Nature: Your Guide to Keeping Finland Clean

Tervetuloa! Welcome to Finland! As you prepare to explore our wonderful summer cities and breathtaking wilderness, you’re about to experience a very clean environment. To help you feel right at home, here is a quick guide on the Finnish Way of keeping our surroundings beautiful. In the City: The Bin When you are exploring the […]

A Springtime Escape to the Mire: Linnaistensuo is a beautiful nature destination in Lahti

As spring arrives and nature begins to awaken from its winter slumber, many hikers yearn for wide-open landscapes. One of the stunning natural gems in the Päijät-Häme region is closer to the city than you might think: Linnaistensuo mire in Lahti. Only about a 15-minute drive from the city center, this nature reserve offers an […]

Where Can You Make a Campfire in Finland? A Guide to Campfire Sites

How to Use Finland’s Campfire Sites? This article introduces lean-tos, kotas, cooking shelters, fire rings, and huts, explaining their purposes and the rules that help you hike like a Finn. Read tips on responsible hiking and the best rest stop options in Finland’s nature.

Two people are sitting at a picnic table in an autumn forest and have laid out their food on the table.

Leave No Trace: How to Hike Trash-Free in Finland

It is easy and effortless to hike without leaving trash and thus take responsibility for nature. Read about the Finnish way of hiking without littering.