Tag Archive for: hiking trail

Travel Destination: Vöyri, Hometown of the band KAJ – Part 4/4

Article: Mari and Mika Leijo The municipality of Vöyri and its surrounding areas offer a wonderfully diverse region for nature lovers. We only managed to scratch the surface of what the area has to offer, even though we spent an entire week there from June 7 to 14, 2025. But during the week, we did […]

Travel Destination: Vöyri, Hometown of the band KAJ – Part 3/4

Article: Mari and Mika Leijo The municipality of Vöyri and its surrounding areas offer a wonderfully diverse region for nature lovers. We only managed to scratch the surface of what the area has to offer, even though we spent an entire week there from June 7 to 14, 2025. But during the week, we did […]

Travel Destination: Vöyri, Hometown of the band KAJ – Part 2/4

Article: Mari and Mika Leijo The municipality of Vöyri and its surrounding areas offer a wonderfully diverse region for nature lovers. We only managed to scratch the surface of what the area has to offer, even though we spent an entire week there from June 7 to 14, 2025. We still missed more than a […]

A Hidden Forest Oasis in Hämeenlinna – Discover Ahvenisto nature reserve & lake

Advert: Visit Hämeenlinna We have barely left the center of Hämeenlinna when we are already climbing up a forest road with rugged terrain. The road descends to an inviting sandy beach of a forest pond, where turquoise waves splash, flanked on both sides by whispering dark forests. We step onto a path, and within seconds, […]

Exploring the Kalaja Trail: A Scenic 4.6 km Hike in Etelä-Konnevesi National Park

The 4.6-kilometer-long Kalaja Trail is the first route opened to visitors in Etelä-Konnevesi National Park. Originally based on a path that existed in the area long before the national park was established, the route has been redesigned to enhance visitor safety and highlight the scenic values of the area, which are truly worth admiring. The […]

Discover Evo: Southern Finland’s Hidden Wilderness Gem for Hikers

Advert: Visit Hämeenlinna Evo hiking area is located in Southern Finland, less than a two-hour drive north of Helsinki, in the Hämeenlinna and Padasjoki region. Evo is known among Finnish hikers for its forests, which are dotted with numerous forest ponds. Evo is suitable for both beginner and more experienced hikers in Finland, as it […]

Heading into Nuuksio? Discover the Walking Trails in the National Park!

Nuuksio National Park is an incredibly beautiful natural gem next to Helsinki. As the calm of autumn sets in, you can find truly wilderness-like experiences in Nuuksio by choosing a weekday for your visit. The high cliffs of the lake uplands, the mossy forests covering their slopes, and the forest ponds rippling in the depressions […]

Discover this hidden gem just an hour from Helsinki: The Kukul Lake Hiking Trail unveils Nordic nature’s beauty

Article by Jarno Hämäläinen In Commercial Collaboration with the ‘Elinvoimaa Kaakkois-Suomeen matkailuyhteistyöllä‘ Initiative* Just over an hour’s drive from Helsinki, near the city of Loviisa, the Kukul Lake hiking trail takes you through undulating rocky ridges, bogs adorned with tufted cottongrass, and the protected shores of Kukul Lake. Along the route, you’ll also visit the […]

Best hiking trails in Finnish Lapland

Finnish Lapland is beautiful – and huge. There’s an endless number of great hiking trails to choose from, but which ones should you pick? Here are our 7 favorites for the summer! On all these trails, you have a good chance of seeing not only beautiful landscapes but also reindeer and Siberian jays. Saana Fell […]

This is what it’s like to walk through the winter forest trails in Koli national park

Deep in the forests of Eastern Finland, there lies a peaceful and unspoiled place. Here, one can find snow that goes knee deep and frozen trees that tower all around. It is totally quiet here, and it is possible to be in harmony with nature while walking through these woods. This place is Koli National […]