Tag Archive for: spring season

Floating in the Finnish Wilderness: Book Your Night In the Trees at Skytent Ecocamp Nuuksio

If you’ve ever dreamed of escaping into the woods to hide from the hustle and bustle of the world, cradled by the gentle sway of ancient pines, then Skytent Ecocamp Nuuksio is your destination. Located just a stone’s throw from Helsinki, this unique glamping experience offers a bridge between the wild Finnish nature and the […]

Finns love birds – how to start birdwatching

The sun peeks out from behind the bay, and the crisp morning air is filled with the intense raucous calls of a black-headed gull colony. Up in the bird tower, a couple of spotting scopes are already visible with birders in tow – the crack of dawn is the best time for birdwatching. The photos […]

The best time to spot the most Finnish creature, the Saimaa Ringed Seal, is just around the corner!

Eagerly, I scurry towards the shore where a charming boat awaits at the dock. The evening in May is breathtakingly beautiful and bright, filled with the sheer joy of a boat trip, but the excitement is heightened by the anticipation of possibly spotting my first Saimaa ringed seals! We depart from the shore of Puumala […]

8 Ways to Spend Time in the Finnish Nature in Spring

In Finland, we have easily accessible local nature all around us. This local nature offers us peace, beauty, and vitality. A nature spot doesn’t need to be vast to make us happy – even a small area is enough. Finland is sparsely populated, and there is plenty of space for everyone, as long as we […]