Jeturkasti in Teijo National Park is an ancient shoreline, commonly known as a devil's field, pirunpelto, in Finnish folklore. I visited Jeturkasti in winter when the ground was free of snow. While Teijo National Park…
One of the most spectacular places to experience a connection with our human history is at Hossa National Park in Suomussalmi. We had decided to hike the popular yet moderately demanding 8km (4.9mi) long Värikallion…
National parks in Finland are attracting millions of visitors every year. There are 41 national parks in Finland, all of them distinct from one another. Which are the most visited national parks in Finland? What…
Peukaloinen trail, Peukaloisen polku, is a 4 kilometers long circle trail in Liesjärvi National Park. The trail departs from Peukalonlamminkangas parking area and leads you to Peukalonlammi lean-to shelter, Kaksvetinen barbecue hut, Tittilammi cooking shelter,…
Hyypiö trail is 2,8 kilometers long and versatile trail in Liesjärvi National Park. It introduces different habitats within the national park from beaches and lakes to rocky hills, ancient spruce forests, and heaths covered with…
Nuuksio National Park is still the most visited national park in Finland. It stretches across the municipalities of Espoo, Kirkkonummi, and Vihti. Klassarinkierros circle trail is located in the northwestern corner of the park at…
Piippurinsuo in Torronsuo National Park is a bog on the other side of the park where most people go to. Usually, when you want to explore Torronsuo by foot on duckboards or by skis in…
Pyhäjoki nature trail is located in Pallas-Yllästunturi National Park in Lapland, Finland. It is a circle trail that showcases the versatile nature around Pyhäjoki river between Pallastunturi fell and Pallasjärvi lake. We visited the Pyhäjoki…
”It’s a chilly morning when I rise up from the depths of my tent. Our morning routine functions perfectly with you. I know it works because we’ve been working for so long together. You walk…
I was driving down a jagged gravel road, on my way to a cabin at Heretty, which is located in Isojärvi National Park near the petrol station at Länkipohja. The road was in rough shape,…