Antti Rastivo / Bodom BarBodom Bar & Sauna – A Must-Visit Destination for Fans of Finnish Heavy Metal
Enjoy Finnish heavy metal culture at Bodom Bar & Sauna—where music, beer, steam and atmosphere collide in this unique fan destination.
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Sauna HermanniSauna Hermanni: An Authentic and Heartfelt Piece of Finnish Sauna Tradition in Vallila
Located in between Helsinki’s Vallila and Hermanni districts, Sauna Hermanni offers its visitors an authentic and heartfelt sauna experience that combines respect for Finnish sauna traditions with a sense of community and atmosphere. The sauna has been a part of the city’s sauna scene since 1953, and its history is clearly visible in the seating […]
Surprise Above the Highway: Karnaistenkorpi Forest enchants with Its Trails and Ponds in Lohja
When you drive between Helsinki and Turku on the motorway, you pass through the over 2-kilometer-long Karnainen tunnel. Few would guess that above the motorway lies an entire hiking destination with ponds and lean-tos. Once you cross the small hill from the Karnaistenkorpi parking area and step into nature, you immediately find yourself in a […]
We Tried Foiling: Here’s What It’s All About and How You Can Experience It in Helsinki!
In commercial collaboration with Electric Adventures What is foiling, and what does it feel like for a first-timer? After watching a video of people in wetsuits gliding over the water on boards that barely touch the surface, I was completely intrigued. What exactly is happening here, and how? Could I also manage to fly over […]
Fagervik Ironworks in Inkoo is a Great Road Trip Destination
Finland boasts a few dozen official national landscapes, the most famous of which is probably Koli National Park. However, there are also other renowned places such as the Pallas-Yllästunturi National Park, the maritime Helsinki and Porvoo Old Town. Among these national landscapes are also lesser-known gems, and one such jewel is the picturesque, utterly charming […]
Hike from Haltia along the Haukkalampi-Haltia Connecting Trail, Around Haukkalampi and Back – A Spring Day Hike in Nuuksio National Park
As a great tit welcomes me with its cheerful song, I lift my camera rucksack onto my back. From the almost empty Haltia carpark I walk to the starting point of the Connecting Trail, from which many other Nuuksio trails also begin. I walk in the direction of the sign to Haukkalampi. The marker for […]
Sailing Through Time: A Historic Voyage on the coast of Helsinki
Our small crew has journeyed from the countryside to the city by land, and now it’s time to set sail from Helsinki’s Halkolaituri pier. Surrounding the pier are numerous magnificent vessels adorned with various masts, plenty of ropes, fine details, and an aura of a bygone era. I’m no seasoned sailor, but standing on the […]
A Gentle Foray into Finnish Wilderness Life: Nuuksio’s Tikankolo cabin is a Wonderful Glamping Destination and an introvert’s dream
On the shores of Saarilampi pond, on the western edge of Nuuksio National Park near Helsinki, stands a red and charming cabin, Tikankolo, in splendid solitude. It is, along with its sauna, the only cabin pair on the entire wilderness lake. My husband and I had booked the cabin for our use through Natura Viva, […]
5 Best Skiing Spots in Helsinki
With the arrival of winter, Helsinki transforms into a true skiing city. During snowy winters, Helsinki delights skiers with a 200-kilometer network of ski trails, which allows one to traverse almost the entire city on skis from the central park. Paloheinä Paloheinä is a classic for skiing enthusiasts in Helsinki. Its diverse network of trails […]
Korpudden is a Small-Scale Haven
In paid collaboration with Visit Raseborg Korpudden, nestled in the picturesque Finnish wilderness of Raasepori, offers a five-star hiking experience in a compact package. This small peninsula, surrounded by ancient forests and crisscrossed with hidden trails, boasts two cozy campfire spots. The serene views of the lake have a soothing effect, making it the perfect […]
