Tag Archive for: winter hiking

Enjoy Snowshoeing in Nuuksio National Park, Right Next to Helsinki

From the front yard of the Finnish Nature Centre Haltia, you can step straight into the wilds of Nuuksio. With the snow now plentiful and winter wonderfully beautiful, it’s the perfect time to slip on a pair of snowshoes. A three-kilometre snowshoeing trail has been marked in the nearby nature around Haltia. It largely follows […]

A Winter Afternoon on the Lake Tuusulanjärvi Ice Trail

The ice route on Lake Tuusulanjärvi offers many ways to enjoy the winter air. On this 7-kilometre-long route, you can go skating, kick-sledding in true Finnish style, walking, skiing, or even winter cycling. From Helsinki, Lake Tuusulanjärvi is about 30 kilometres away, and the journey can also be made by public transport. Article by Jonna […]

Wintery Nuuksio National Park is calling: enjoy an easy and rewarding day hike at Haukkalampi

Although Haukkalampi is the most popular gateway to Nuuksio National Park, it is still possible to experience peace and quiet there – as long as you time your visit right. If you have the chance to head to Nuuksio on a winter weekday outside the holiday season, it’s well worth taking. About a week ago, […]