Here are my tips for what to pack for a day hike in Finland. I go to a forest almost everyday with my dog, and I usually carry few essentials with me. For a full…
What to pack for a superb day hike in Finland
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Historical Ox Road of Häme between Turku and Hämeenlinna
The famous Ox Road of Häme in Finland combined the historical trading places and castles of Turku and Häme to each other. The Ox Road of Häme, Hämeen Härkätie in Finnish, also known as the…
Odd giant’s sarcophagus in Tammela was a sacrificial altar
Giant's sarcophagus, jättiläisen hauta, is a large retangle boulder in Tammela in Tavastia Proper region. It lies hidden in the forest, and by the looks of it, it could really be a coffin for someone…
Food from the nature – yummy wild raspberries
Wild raspberries start to ripe in Finland at the end of July, which is also the best time to pick them. The season lasts until September, but in my experience raspberries are more difficult to…
The Silent People of Suomussalmi
Environmental art combines nature to art, creating unique experiences surrounded by the great outdoors. This extraordinary artwork called Silent People (Hiljainen kansa in Finnish) is located the middle of nowhere, at Suomussalmi in Kainuu region…
Vanhalinna in Lieto offers great views and manor ambience
Vanhalinna in Lieto is an ancient castle site in Finland with Stone Age artefacts found on the hill. The hill rises 55 meters above the sea level and provides stunning views to all directions. It…
The Musical Forest is a place where nature is an instrument
The Musical Forest or Soiva metsä is an extraordinary forested area with instruments that can be played by all. This one-of-a-kind musical installation was built in 1996 onto an area full of sand dunes in…
Paimio hiking trail – a well-hidden gem of Southern Finland
Nature is full of wonders. Sometimes you can find it in a place you’d never anticipate. How about a day on a swamp? Scary? No worries, it will surprise you with its beauty and no…
Top 15 Helsinki outdoor sights for Midsummer
Nature is never far when you're in Helsinki. There are many excellent outdoor sites you should definitely visit, and the nightless night of Midsummer (Juhannus) is the perfect time. We've put together a Helsinki top…
Seeing the trees for the forest at Alakestilä Arboretum
Alakestilä Arboretum can be found in Liminka, in the Northern Ostrobothnia region, in Finland. The arboretum is spread over an area of about three hectares on the banks of the Liminka River. There are many…