From the Finnish Nature Centre Haltia it is easy not only to set off on short local trails, but also to head towards the more wilderness-like parts of Nuuksio National Park, such as the areas around Lake Urja and Lake Orajärvi. There are no marked trails in this part of the park, so you need […]
The shores of the Baltic Sea are, in my opinion, among the loveliest places in Finland to visit in autumn—and even in winter. Winter is a long, dark season here in the north, and when everyday life keeps spinning, the mind now and then starts to crave a brisk refresh. Any nearby forest happily works […]
Many are surprised to learn that Finland’s coast offers interesting opportunities for snorkeling. Although the Baltic Sea is relatively shallow and low in salinity, its underwater world is diverse and easy to explore even without diving equipment. Snorkeling gives visitors a new perspective on this northern sea and makes a seaside holiday in Finland even […]
I have just been reading a blog post about the beneficial effects of the forest on brain health. When, after a long day at work – tired from my job and weighed down by the news of the world – I pull a woolly hat onto my head, slip rubber boots on my feet, and […]
In Teijo National Park in Salo, the autumn colors glow beautifully each fall. The area offers an easy and enjoyable autumn foliage destination in Southwest Finland, even for less experienced hikers, with trails around Lakes Matildanjärvi and Puolakkajärvi. A special feature of Teijo National Park is its charming neighboring ironworks villages, such as Mathildedal, where […]
In Punkaharju, one of Finland’s official national landscapes, there is a spot where smooth rock slopes gently and evenly into the clear waters of Lake Puruvesi. Higher up on the wooded bank stands a lean-to shelter, accessible also by wheelchair or with a stroller. This place is called Karjalankallio, “The Rock of Karelia,” a beautiful […]
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, […]
Flowing through the center of Tampere, Tammerkoski is one of Finland’s most unique national landscapes—a tranquil waterway steeped in industrial history, surrounded by charming parks and red-brick heritage.
Learn how to avoid Finland’s only venomous snake—the adder. Simple tips for safe hiking and outdoor adventures in Finnish nature.
Wild strawberries are a beloved summer delicacy in Finland. Much smaller and more aromatic than cultivated strawberries, they grow wild in forests and along roadsides. Finns enjoy them fresh, often threaded onto a blade of grass or mixed with bilberries and cold milk.
