The heart of Liesjärvi National Park can, in a way, be found at its southern edge, where the Korteniemi Heritage Farm is located. This old forest ranger’s homestead serves as a beautiful, atmospheric starting point for hikes into the national park, radiating the spirit of times past. From one corner of the Korteniemi yard, you […]
Looking for an easy way to immerse yourself in Finland’s forests and lakes without travelling far from Helsinki? Choose Nuuksio National Park and, at its heart, the Finnish Nature Centre Haltia. Haltia is the ideal gateway to the park: you can arrive by public transport, get personalised advice at the information desk, rent outdoor gear, […]
A unique blend of maritime nature and cultural history awaits on Isokari Lighthouse Island 📍 Location: Isokari, Kustavi, Finland (Coordinates: 60°43.3′, 21°00.9′)🧭 Getting there: Boat transfer from the city of Uusikaupunki (approx. 1 hour) What to Expect on a Lighthouse Island Stay in Finland Spending the night on a lighthouse island feels like pausing time. […]
One of Finland’s most beautiful and easiest snowshoeing trails runs through the national landscapes of Koli, and despite its short distance, it is impressive. The Koli Peaks Snowshoe Trail is an official route maintained by Metsähallitus, intended solely for travel by snowshoes. Its length is 1.9 kilometers, although you can also deviate on foot onto […]
Finland is a true paradise for nature lovers, with its 41 national parks offering endless opportunities to experience the beauty and diversity of Nordic nature. Whether you’re drawn to vast wilderness, serene archipelagos, ancient forests, or rolling fells, Finland’s national parks have something for everyone. All parks have marked trails, and many also feature accessible […]
Isojärvi National Park, located in Kuhmoinen in the Pirkanmaa region, is characterized by the large and beautiful Isojärvi lake, forested hills, and charming bogs dotted with ponds. Heretty serves as the main gateway to this rugged park, offering a lodge café, accommodations, and affordable rental equipment for outdoor activities. But what kind of place is […]
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 […]
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 […]
