Article by Jonna Saari Torronsuo is a famous, ruggedly beautiful bog in southern Finland, where many go to seek the atmosphere of the northern wilderness bogs. Whenever I visit Torro, I always miss one thing: bodies of water. I want to see a landscape where lakes and ponds glimmer in blue, swirl mysteriously in the […]
Article by: Karoliina Kaski We embarked on a three-night autumn hike to Patvinsuo National Park in September. This was my first visit to this park. Patvinsuo offered exactly what I had hoped for and what online sources had promised: sandy beaches, towering pine forests, expansive mires, and unbroken natural tranquility. Welcome to a photo journey […]
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 […]
As autumn colors creep into the wetlands, they create a rich palette of red, orange, yellow, and ochre, with even a hint of violet. The dampness of the mornings and evenings brings out the sharp scents of the bog, while the occasional midday sun adds to the aromatic beauty. Most of the mosquitoes are gone, […]
A summer morning dawned in Uusikaupunki, cloudy but warm. I’ve always loved sea trips, and today I was embarking on a special adventure: my first-ever cruise to Isokari Lighthouse. The itinerary promised a sea journey to the island, a guided tour, lunch, access to the lighthouse, and some free time on the island before returning. […]
In the Teijo area, located in the rural city of Salo, there are several ironworks villages: the parish village of Teijo, the hugely popular tourist destination of Mathildedal, and the slightly lesser-known but equally charming Kirjakkala, which sits by the shores of Lake Hamarijärvi. Kirjakkala, easily accessible from Salo by bus, serves as both the […]
In Teijo National Park, located in Southwestern Finland in the city of Salo, diverse nature and traces of history intertwine charmingly. Besides the wilderness-like marshes and lake landscapes, Teijo offers stunning forests, rocky highlands, and even a coastline. The manor culture and human presence have shaped this versatile region into something truly unique. In this […]
As a great tit welcomes me with its cheerful song, I lift my camera rucksack onto my back. From the almost empty Haltia carpark I walk to the starting point of the Connecting Trail, from which many other Nuuksio trails also begin. I walk in the direction of the sign to Haukkalampi. The marker for […]
Dusk descended on the Archipelago Sea as the Utö ferry plowed through the blue-gray sea as valiantly as one might expect from a vessel originating from Iceland. The ferry was sparsely populated, and it felt good to settle by the window and attune to the rhythm of the Baltic Sea. Every call of a seagull, […]
Article by Jussi Judin and Antti Huttunen Liesjärvi National Park is located less than a two-hour drive from Helsinki. Despite its easy accessibility and the exquisite nature, it remains quite serene. A canoe feels right at home on Liesjärvi lake and fits more than well with the ambiance of the park. This place is about […]
