Eastern Finland Archives - Out in the Nature

The Devil’s Loop and Neitvuori mountain at Anttola, Finland

September 13th, 2018Tarja0 Comments

We were driving around through the scenic wonderland of Lakeland Finland and decided we wanted to see the views from a higher vantage point. We scoured the maps and saw that Neitvuori (means Maid Mountain in Finnish) is one of the highest peaks in the area, a good 184m (600ft) above sea level so it would provide us with great views over Saimaa lakes. We drove from Savonlinna towards Neitvuori along road 62 because it also offered us great views while we were driving through small villages,...

Finest rock art in Finland at Astuvansalmi

September 4th, 2018Tarja0 Comments

Almost being able to touch a handprint left by someone 5000 years ago is one of the reasons the rock paintings of Astuvansalmi take your breath away. (more…)

Kummakivi balancing rock at Ruokolahti, Finland

September 3rd, 2018Tarja0 Comments

Kummakivi means "strange rock" in Finnish. It is a fitting name for a huge balancing rock in the middle of nowhere in Eastern Finland, more specifically at Ruokolahti. (more…)

Mushroom picking in Finland is fun!

September 2nd, 2018Jenni0 Comments

Mushroom picking in Finland is a popular hobby and even an income for some. It is allowed by everyman's rights, and Finland really is mushroom picker's paradise. There are thousands of types of mushroom and few hundred of those are edible. Most of the edible mushrooms are collected from end of August to October. Mushrooms mainly grow in forests, but they can also be found in parks, fields and roadsides. Many Finns avoid picking mushrooms from the side of the roads as the mushrooms absorb...

Amazing view from Puijo Tower in Kuopio, Finland

August 21st, 2018Jenni0 Comments

A View from Puijo Tower in Kuopio Finland

They say Finland is an expensive country, but I would pay 6€ for this view any day. The view from the Puijo Tower in Kuopio, Eastern Finland, is spectacular!

The Puijo Tower is located only 3km from the Kuopio marketplace. It is accessible by walking but it is recommended to drive there because of the climb to the hill. You can buy tickets to the elevator at the entrance of the tower, which also serves as a souvenir shop. There is a discount for students, who pay only 4€....