Explore the nature of Finland
There are a variety of mire types at Martimoaapa, Lumiaapa and Penikat mire reserve to explore. This nature reserve offers nice duckboard trails with several wilderness huts, lean-to shelters, and birdwatching towers along the way.…
Are you wondering how to make a BIY birdhouse from a log? Early spring is the best time to make birdhouses, and this time we made a DIY birdhouse from a log. We have many…
There are many great spots to see the birds of Lapland in Levi area, in addition to Hulluporo. If you are interested in bird watching in Levi, you could head to Akanrimpi bird watching tower…
Aneriojärvi is a small lake in Suomusjärvi in Salo municipality, only 1 kilometer south from Helsinki-Turku motorway. There is a wooden walkway leading to a birdwatching tower and a small river called Varesjoki. A short…
Yrjö Kokko bird watching tower in Hetta, Enontekiö, is a popular place for any migrating birds, and birdwatchers. The tower is named after a famous writer, Yrjö Kokko. Kokko was writer and a vet, and…
Sailor's trail at Merihelmi provides a place to wind down along busy highway 4 in Finland. The Sailor's trail, Merimiehenpolku, is a 300 meter-long duckboard trail around Merihelmi restaurant by the highway 4 at the…
Lean-to etiquette is useful to know when travelling in nature destinations in Finland as there are lean-to shelter literally everywhere. Mieliö's lean-to shelter was our daytrip destination while we were in Urjala with my dog…
Vanhalinna in Lieto is an ancient castle site in Finland with Stone Age artefacts found on the hill. The hill rises 55 meters above the sea level and provides stunning views to all directions. It…
Nature is never far when you're in Helsinki. There are many excellent outdoor sites you should definitely visit, and the nightless night of Midsummer (Juhannus) is the perfect time. We've put together a Helsinki top…
The Ilola Arboretum in Salo is simply outstanding. The arboretum consists of about 20 hectares with a lake and few ponds, fully accessible pathways, and beautiful rhododendrons, that were in bloom in mid June. We…