As you drive along Nuuksiontie road towards the Finnish Nature Centre Haltia, there is a small turn-off on a hillside that leads to a parking area. An HSL bus stop is also about 600 metres away. It would be easy to cruise right past, but that would be a shame, because the parking area gives […]
An October evening stroll in the old ironworks village of Kärkelä took an unexpected turn when a young moose waded into Lake Sikajärvi right before our eyes – and my camera just happened to be rolling already. Kärkelä is a small but lovely old ironworks village on the border of Salo and Lohja. There are […]
The immediate surroundings of Nuuksio National Park are home to several truly wonderful hiking spots and outdoor recreation areas that are every bit as impressive as the national park itself. One of these is the Luukki outdoor recreation area in Espoo. On the shores of Kaitalampi pond, which lies within the area, you’ll find a […]
The mid-morning sun is already shining at full strength, but the thermometer reads only about ten degrees of crisp warmth. The air drifting over the bog smells of autumn. The forest floor around us is blanketed in blueberry and bog bilberry shrubs turned red, and the pale lichen coat covering the rocks is cold and […]
As late summer settles over the coast and everyday routines resume in many Finnish households, one hiking destination after another grows quiet again. This is the time of year when even summer’s busiest spots can be experienced in peace, while the weather is still holding onto its warm, gentle character. We headed out on a […]
Liessaari Island rises straight out of Lake Lohjanjärvi, right in front of the town of Lohja. A footbridge leads onto the island, and waiting at the far end is a peaceful sandy beach lined with tall pines. The wooded island has a network of trails. There are also lean-to shelters available. Liessaari, Lohja On summer […]
Last year at Finland, Naturally we put together a list called A Metalhead’s Travel Guide to Finland, featuring Finnish travel destinations that are connected, in one way or another, to metal music. The list includes many otherwise well-known destinations, some of which have served as filming locations for music videos. But when you think about […]
On a summer day in Helsinki we had a few hours to spare for a visit somewhere, and this time Lauttasaari Island was our chosen destination. We found beautiful smooth-rock shores, ja nice beach and clear seawater! The area has a public swimming beach and protected coastal meadows. We were out and about, inspired by […]
If you only have one long afternoon in Hanko, I would personally recommend two things above everything else: a stroll along the grand wooden villas of Appelgrenintie road (along which you’ll also find one of Hanko’s most famous beaches, Bellevue), and the Tulliniemi (Uddskatan) nature trail, which winds through beautiful shoreline nature all the way […]
In commercial collaboration with Visit Raseborg Brimming with small-town charm and celebrating its 700th anniversary, Karjaa (Karis) is home to a delightful collection of day-trip destinations: there’s something for everyone, whether you’re a laid-back sun-seeker, an adventurer yearning for the peace of a forest lake, or a history enthusiast. Karjaa, located in Raasepori (Raseborg), is […]
