Leave No Trace: How to Hike Trash-Free in Finland
It is easy and effortless to hike without leaving trash and thus take responsibility for nature. Read about the Finnish way of hiking without littering.
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Visit Nuuksio National Park: Tips for Beginners
Plan your first adventure to Nuuksio National Park with these essential tips! Learn about trails, gear, safety, and how to make the most of your day in Finnish nature. Embarking on a hike in Nuuksio National Park right next to Helsinki offers a chance to experience pristine Nordic nature. This article will help you prepare […]
This Is Not Ordinary Snow – what you see here is Crown Snow-Load
Even if you live in a warm country, you’ve likely seen snowfall at least in movies or documentaries. During snowfall, snow drifts from the sky to the ground, and if it’s cold enough, it begins to accumulate into an increasingly thick layer on the ground and, for example, on tree branches. But there is something […]
The Language of Löyly: Finnish Sauna ABC for Travelers
Master the language of löyly—an ABC guide to Finnish sauna terms for travelers. Speak like a local and enhance your sauna experience.
Vasta or Vihta? The Fascinating Tradition of Finnish Sauna Whisks
Imagine yourself in a Finnish sauna. The heat of the steam caresses your skin, and in your hand is a fragrant bundle of birch twigs. But do you call it a “vasta” or a “vihta”? This small linguistic difference is not only part of a larger story about the richness of the Finnish language and […]
Finnish Sauna Etiquette for International Visitors
Learn the do’s and don’ts of Finnish sauna culture – this guide helps international visitors enjoy the sauna experience respectfully and with confidence.
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 […]
Discover 5 Hidden Gems in Naantali, the Hometown of Moomins
Article & photos by Janika Mattila Naantali is best known as the home of the world’s only Moomin World. Beyond its splendid spa and charming old town, Naantali also offers fantastic nature destinations that are definitely worth exploring when visiting the city. Vaarjoki Nature Trail An afternoon walk along the Vaarjoki River in the area […]
Are You an Introvert Too? This is Why November in Finland is the Time and Place for Us
Does it make you nervous if someone’s already at the picnic spot, or if someone unexpectedly arrives just when you were about to peacefully sit by yourself? Does it bother you if someone is walking on the hiking trail behind or in front of you? Does sweat form on your forehead when people approach and […]
