One of Finland’s most beautiful and easiest snowshoeing trails runs through the national landscapes of Koli, and despite its short distance, it is impressive. The Koli Peaks Snowshoe Trail is an official route maintained by Metsähallitus, intended solely for travel by snowshoes. Its length is 1.9 kilometers, although you can also deviate on foot onto […]
Photos: Allas Sea Pool Located next to Helsinki’s Market Square, Allas Sea Pool offers a unique combination of saunas, swimming pools, and sea views. Tested on a November evening, this sauna complex surprises with its warm pool, gentle steam, and atmospheric candlelit swimming – not to mention the invigorating cold shock provided by the five-degree […]
Photos: Laguuni/Tomi Tähti Keilaniemi in Espoo is known among locals as a marine business hub, home to many large companies. The maritime cityscape on a dim winter evening, with the glow of the fireplace, creates a foggy bubble right in the heart of the urban environment. Arrival is easy. Traveling by metro from Helsinki’s Central […]
Finland offers a striking contrast between light and darkness across its seasons. Midwinter and midsummer represent two extremes, and the experience of these seasons varies greatly depending on whether you’re in southern Finland, Lapland, or somewhere in between. Read this article to learn what to expect when visiting Finland in midwinter or midsummer. Artcile by […]
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 darkest days of the year are upon us in Finland, and weekday evenings after work are pitch black. It’s easy to be tempted to curl up on the couch instead of going out. While darkness affects at least some of us negatively in the form of seasonal depression, nature and being outdoors have good […]
Powder snow is wonderfully soft and light, eagerly anticipated until the snowpack becomes as deep and fluffy as ever. It can be described in words and pictures, but you truly understand its fun and charm only by experiencing it firsthand. On the morning of February 1, just as the sun was preparing to spread its […]
Dog sledding tours are offered in a variety of ways during the winter season in Finland’s snow-sure destinations. The most common are hour- or two-hour long dog sled rides, and there are also longer, even multi-day dog sledding treks, during which accommodations are made at different locations. Beginners can join short tours, and most are […]
In the evening darkness, the Snow Hotel is an impressive sight. A massive, windowless structure of snow, surrounded by illuminated ice sculptures and a magical atmosphere. It feels somewhat like being on the set of a movie, uncertain about how to behave or what you’re allowed to touch. A slight thrill. What is it like […]
We embarked on a soothing mini-journey to the Tetrijärvi lean-to and welcomed the New Year enveloped in the gentle silence of Karelian forests. This rest stop, maintained by Metsähallitus (the Finnish Forest Administration), is conveniently situated quite near the Petkeljärvi National Park and its hiking center, boasting excellent facilities. Tetrijärvi lean-to on a map Parking […]
