We had spent Finnish Nature Day at Kaarnikka, and after a good night’s sleep, we wanted to explore more of the surrounding nature. Metsäjärvi is a small lake in Köyliö, Säkylä, and since it was…
Charming Metsäjärvi recreation area in Säkylä
Category: Western Finland
Experience the stunning views of Nenusta Trail in Teijo National Park
Teijo National Park and its Nenusta Trail is a gem in Southwest Finland, offering visitors a beautiful lookout point and a campfire site for outdoor exploration. The Nenusta Trail stood out to me as a…
Visiting the impressive Rotomänty pine tree in Suomusjärvi, Salo
Rotomänty is an easy to visit nature sight in Suomusjärvi in Salo, close to highway 1. It’s an old pine tree that stands as a testament to resilience and strength. Someone might wonder if a…
Discover the truth about Jeturkasti devil’s field in Teijo National Park
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…
Paimio Sanatorium – Where modernist architecture meets the beauty of nature
Located in Paimio, in southwestern Finland, the Paimio Sanatorium is one of the most iconic examples of modernist architecture. Designed by Aino and Alvar Aalto and completed in 1933, it is a place that harmoniously…
Fascinating Rekottila Bronze Age ruins and rock paintings
Nestled in the countryside of Paimio, Southwest Finland, lies a site steeped in history and mystery: Rekottila. It is home to ancient rock paintings, the remnants of a possible castle, and burial cairns dating back…
Piiskoomänty whipping pine is a remnant of historical punishments
Standing next to an old building is a large pine tree which looks deceptively benign to the uninformed visitor. I was visiting Kuortane in the Southern Ostrobothnia region and had read of an old whipping…
Someron Koirametsä dog forest: Where dogs and nature meet
Someron Koirametsä, also known as Somero Dog Forest, is a recently opened gem that offers a delightful forest retreat for dogs and their owners. Located in the small town of Somero, in Proper Finland, between…
Lappajärvi, the great crater lake
I had heard of Lappajärvi, 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. Lappajärvi is one…
Discovering the sorrows of Kyynelten Kallio in Taivassalo
Nestled in the serene landscapes of Taivassalo, Finland, Kyynelten kallio stands as a testament to love and cruelty. This captivating site, known as the Rock of tears in English, invites visitors to explore its tragic…