Skiing, culture and beauty at Pielinen
Pielinen is a lake located in North Karelia and the fourth largest lake in Finland. Adjacent to the lake is Koli National Park, a place with particular cultural value and an important Finnish national symbol.…
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Cross-country skiing for beginners in Turku region
To do winter activities such as cross-country skiing is FANTASTIC! Personally, I enjoy admiring how nature dresses up in white, when everything is covered in snow. The landscape is just beguiling! The trees get different shapes…
My secret spot for cross-country skiing in Lohja, Finland
Cross-country skiing is a very popular hobby in Finland, and when the snow situation allows, many Finns head outdoors to skiing tracks around the country. For example, Torronsuo bog is good place for the cross-country…
Exploring beautiful Eerikkilä hiking trails in Tammela in winter
Did you know that Eerikkilä Sports & Outdoor Resort has a few beautiful winter hiking trails in Tammela? Eerikkilä is located by Ruostejärvi lake in Tammela, Tavastia Proper region in Finland. It's a peaceful area…
Safety on ice – Expert tips for tour skating
Winter arrived early in many parts of Finland in 2023. Most lakes have started to freeze, with ice thickness ranging from zero on the Southern coast to up to 35 cm in Northern Finland (source:…
10 fun facts about Finnish nature – Did you know these
Here are some fun facts about Finnish nature. You might know Finland for magical winter in Lapland or Northern Lights that dance on the dark winter sky. But Finland is much more than snow, ice,…
Discovering the beauty of Lapland on Levi Peak Trail in Finland
The Levi Peak Trail in Finland provides outstanding views of Finnish Lapland in summer. This 600-meter-long peak trail caters to those who want to get a quick glimpse of the Finnish arctic nature without days…
National parks in Finland
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…
Uunisaari island at the centre of Helsinki has a long recreational history
Uunisaari is a small, 3 hectare island right off Kaivopuisto park at the very southernmost tip of Helsinki. In the summer, its long sandy beaches attract visitors by boat. In the winter, you can visit…
Walking around beautiful Suurijärvi lake in Savonlinna
What better way to spend a misty autumn day than walking through the forest at Suurijärvi lake? Through the web we found a circle walk around lake Suurjärvi which would be 7 km in total.…