Liessaari island at Lohja is a small but versatile recreation area

Liessaari Lohja

A day before my friend and I decided to visit Liessaari island at Lohja, it snowed again. It had already been beautifully warm but alas, as always in Finland, "fool's spring" or a cold spell…

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PilvijÀrvi at Sipoo is popular all year around

PilvijÀrvi Söderkulla Sipoo

PilvijĂ€rvi and its nature trail is nestled in the serene landscapes of Sipoo, Finland. The scenic nature trail winds its way along the shores of PilvijĂ€rvi lake through lush pine forests and calm marshlands. Whether…

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Exploring beautiful EerikkilÀ hiking trails in Tammela in winter

Exploring EerikkilÀ winter hiking trails in Tammela

Did you know that EerikkilĂ€ Sports & Outdoor Resort has a few beautiful winter hiking trails in Tammela? EerikkilĂ€ is located by RuostejĂ€rvi lake in Tammela, Tavastia Proper region in Finland. It's a peaceful area…

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LappajÀrvi, the great crater lake

LappajÀrvi summer view

I had heard of LappajĂ€rvi, the great crater lake, from some friends many times. So, when I got the chance to visit that part of Southern Ostrobothnia, I jumped at the chance. LappajĂ€rvi is one…

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Beautiful Norppapolku Saimaa Seal Trail in Puumala

Norppapolku trail in Puumala Finland

Norppapolku, Saimaa Seal Trail, in Puumala, Finland, is a hiking trail that consists of three separate loop routes, each of which can be hiked individually: Kitulan lenkki, Kaivannon kieppi, and Kotkatsaaren kierros. The entire length…

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Signs of spring at Punatulkku and Pohjantikka trails in LiesjÀrvi

Punatulkku and Pohjantikka trails at LiesjÀrvi National Park

Punatulkku and Pohjantikka trails in LiesjĂ€rvi National Park are located near Korteniemi Heritage Farm. Punatulkun polku, Punatulkku trail, is a 3,1 kilometers long circle trail that departs from parking area called Lehdos situated along Korteniementie…

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The Rapids Route at Karkkila weaves through a historic ironworks area

Karkkilan koskireitti rapids route Myllykoski

Karkkila is one of those towns in southern Finland where the connection of industrialisation and forces of nature meet. There are five rapids around Karkkila which were harnessed early for different purposes. While today, the…

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Come explore new Peukaloinen trail in LiesjÀrvi National Park with us

Peukaloinen trail in LiesjÀrvi National Park

Peukaloinen trail, Peukaloisen polku, is a 4 kilometers long circle trail in LiesjĂ€rvi National Park. The trail departs from Peukalonlamminkangas parking area and leads you to Peukalonlammi lean-to shelter, Kaksvetinen barbecue hut, Tittilammi cooking shelter,…

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