Explore the nature of Finland
Talosaari is located at the Östersundom district of Helsinki, about 18km from downtown. It has four different protected nature areas, and the recreation area itself was created on the lands of an old manor. The…
Foraging wild herbs is a forgotten skill, which is now very much in trend in Finland. Many restaurants use wild herbs in their dishes and consumers are starting to value the health, taste and quality…
Are you wondering what is the difference between true morels and false morels? Both of them are foraged in Finland and culinarily highly valued, but false morels are poisonous and have to be boiled twice…
One always looks for fun and easily accessible nature sights. Well, the Loviisa rock maze which are also known as maiden's dance or troy towns, is right at the centre of Loviisa's historical lower town!…
Heinisuo in Renko in Hämeenlinna is a marsh that welcomes hikers with a short circle trail around the marsh with duckboards along the way. The protected area is about 390 hectares and consists of different…
Vihiluoto coastal trail next to the Gulf of Bothnia departs behind Finlandia Airport Hotel Oulu. Vihiluoto provides a variety of outdoor activities such as birdwatching to check out the local bird life in the area.…
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…
Sorlampi nature trail is a great introduction into Finnish forest landscapes. It has rocky outcroppings over waterways, lush forests, and even Ice Age glacial potholes called giant's kettles. Moreover, Sorlampi is at Nuuksio National Park,…
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…
”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…