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.…
Skiing, culture and beauty at Pielinen
Category: Winter
Out in the Nature Quiz – Winter birds in Finland
It's time to test your knowledge on winter birds in Finland with our latest quiz! Most birds in Finland migrate away to warmer areas in the fall. Bird species that remain in Finland over winter…
Exploring the Kuusisto castle ruins in the dark
PR Sample provided by Valostore. At the beginning of the year, I got a new headlamp called Lumonite Compass from Valostore to test out. I decided to test the lamp at in Kuusisto, the ruins…
Photo trip at dawn
PR Sample provided by Valostore. I enjoy nature photography and am on the move often just before sunset. It can get a bit tricky to tweak the camera settings if you forget to take some…
Saarnakivi is an ancient sermon stone in Tammela
Saarnakivi is an ancient sermon stone and preaching place from the time when Christianity reached Finland. It is also a beautiful outdoor church if you are a looking for a place to quiet down. Tammela's…
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…
Birdwatching event Pihabongaus is great for observing birds in Finland
Birdwatching event Pihabongaus was organized in Finland 29-30 January 2022 by BirdLife Finland. It's a great event to observe winter birds visiting your bird feeding station and to report the results for the BirdLife's database.…
Exploring Hiekkahelmi trail in Paimio with new friends
Hiekkahelmi trail in Paimio is also known as Paimio trails, Paimion polut. Hiekkahelmi is an artificial pond with a nice beach, located near road 110 in Paimio. There is a recreational area with a network…
Out in the Nature Quiz – Animal tracks in the snow
How good are you at identifying animal tracks in the snow? Snow coverage in winter reveals us the amount and versatility of wildlife we don't usually get to see. How often do you see a…
Finnish cottage life – Renting a cottage in Finland
Renting a cottage in Finland is the best accommodation option, especially if you are traveling by car, you have a family or pets with you, you want to explore nature destinations, and you want the…