Tag Archive for: summer

A Lakeside Lean-to and Accessible Hiking in Punkaharju, Savonlinna

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 […]

The Peat Ritual: My Deeply Relaxing Sauna Experience at Tupaswilla in Central Finland

Written by Laura Hokka, photos: Tupaswilla I attended a women’s peat sauna evening at Tupaswilla, a traditional heritage estate located in Laukaa, Central Finland, near the city of Jyväskylä. This wasn’t a regular sauna visit – while we relaxed in the heat of the sauna, the dark peat applied to our skin worked to draw […]

Travel Destination: Vöyri, Hometown of the band KAJ – Part 4/4

Article: Mari and Mika Leijo The municipality of Vöyri and its surrounding areas offer a wonderfully diverse region for nature lovers. We only managed to scratch the surface of what the area has to offer, even though we spent an entire week there from June 7 to 14, 2025. But during the week, we did […]

Travel Destination: Vöyri, Hometown of the band KAJ – Part 3/4

Article: Mari and Mika Leijo The municipality of Vöyri and its surrounding areas offer a wonderfully diverse region for nature lovers. We only managed to scratch the surface of what the area has to offer, even though we spent an entire week there from June 7 to 14, 2025. But during the week, we did […]

Travel Destination: Vöyri, Hometown of the band KAJ – Part 1/4

Article: Mari and Mika Leijo The municipality of Vöyri and its surrounding areas offer a wonderfully diverse region for nature lovers. We only managed to scratch the surface of what the area has to offer, even though we spent an entire week there from June 7 to 14, 2025. We still missed more than a […]

On the Road to Lapland? Don’t miss Ii by the Sea – Here Are the Best Nature Destinations in Ii

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Tammerkoski: A National Landscape in the Heart of Tampere

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.

Crystal-clear water and fine sandy beach: this is Padva Beach on the Baltic Sea coast in Raseborg

Wade through turquoise waters, snorkel in crystal-clear shallows, and relax on sun-warmed sand—Padva Beach in Raseborg is a peaceful summer dream on the South-West coast of Finland.

Enchanted by the Grove: Ramsholmen’s Spring Magic in Åland

Ramsholmen in Åland is a fairytale-like grove best visited in late spring, when waves of woodland flowers—especially wild garlic—transform the landscape. Follow an easy trail beneath hazels and ancient trees, and experience a timeless escape into nature’s quiet magic.

How Finns Celebrate Summer: From Midsummer Magic to Everyday Summer Life

Experience the magic of a Finnish summer—from sunlit Midsummer celebrations and peaceful cottage life to berry picking, midnight swims, and coffee on a quiet terrace. Learn how Finns slow down, reconnect with nature, and savour the simple joys of the season.