The quaint seaside village of Taalintehdas (or Dahlsbruk in Swedish) is found on the Kemiö Island in Southwest Finland. From the ruins of an old blast furnace begins a network of walking trails. We drove there during a late winter spell, with snowbanks still dominating the landscape, though the sun was blazing from a cloudless […]
In a commercial collaboration with Visit Raseborg Hanami is a Japanese cherry blossom festival celebrated when the cherry trees burst into a stunning pink bloom. Billnäs itself, a picturesque ironworks village in Raseborg (Raasepori), approximately an hour’s drive from Helsinki, is reportedly home to the largest concentration of cherry trees in Finland. In a few […]
In commercial cooperation with VisitKarelia Article by Terhi Ilosaari On my day of departure, Southern Finland had been released from the grips of winter. The road had thawed and was watery all the way to Kuopio. Then along came a snowstorm. The landscape was completely white, nothing but dusty clouds of white. On arrival at […]
In commercial cooperation with Visit Raseborg Article by Mika Puskala The 46-kilometre long Front Line Route in Raseborg is an interesting, beautiful and also thought-provoking cycling route which starts from and ends in Ekenäs. The adventure awaits only a train ride away for example from Helsinki. History of the war is still present in many […]
Spring in my opinion always feels very short in Finland. One minute it’s snowing and the next there’s green everywhere. I’ve been happily taking photos on the lake shores again now that the ice has thawed away. Old and familiar rocks have popped up and have been happy to model for me once again, their […]
Article by Johanna Suomela For years, at the time when the wood anemones are in perfect bloom, I have travelled to my cottage passing the Town of Ekenäs and the grove paradise of Ramsholmen. I have always dreamed of stopping by the grove to marvel the breath-taking beauty it offers in the spring. I am […]
Article by Johanna Suomela What outdoor activity both young and old can do without having to be extra fit to do it? What can you do 24/7 and 365 days a year both in the city and in nature – for free? What activity has a goal, provides experiences and gets the lazy-bones moving? What […]
Every year, the fells of Saariselkä are covered by a layer of fluffy white snow. This ski centre, the northernmost in Europe, boasts a myriad of beautiful slopes, fun sledging hills, well-maintained ski trails and guided treks, guaranteeing a memorable holiday. Text: Helena Sahavirta, Photos: Panu Pohjola In Saariselkä, the ski season is guaranteed to last from […]
One of the best times to enjoy the beauty of Lapland is March. There’s still lots of snow and even auroras, but also plenty of sunlight. I took these pictures on an ordinary Monday afternoon just days ago, when me and my husband went to the top of Oratunturi fell to see the sunset. A […]
Over the last few months I’ve been fairly busy with things other than photography, but never too busy for an occasional trip to the water. The Finnish lakes have once again been calling my name and spoiling me with moments of tranquility and a feeling that makes me appreciate life in the greater sense. I […]
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