Tag Archive for: Tampere

What to do in Finland’s snowless winter? These Are the Things I Would Choose Myself

This year again, it looks like there won’t be any snow in the southernmost parts of Finland for who knows how long. My sympathies to all of you who have travelled to Finland & Helsinki only to discover that the white winter wonderland you imagined is nowhere to be found. Instead, you’re greeted by grey […]

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.

Only an hour from Tampere – Isojärvi National Park invites you to wilderness tranquility

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 […]

Diary of an Aurora-Chaser

When it comes to aurora-chasing, any number of unexpected, lucky or unlucky things can happen. Along with more obvious hazards such as being exposed to extreme cold and simply not seeing any northern lights, there can be camera malfunctions and even trouble from wild animals, unwanted police presence and then a shooting star to break […]