Christmas in Finland can be quite enchanting if you spend it in Lapland where there will be snow. Sometimes Finland will have a lovely snow coverage all around the country at the end of December,…
Enchanting Christmas in Finland
Category: Traditions
Lehtisaari heap tombs are a historical gem in Helsinki
Most people recognise Lehtisaari island as one of the many islands bordering the Espoo and Helsinki archipelago in the West. What most people don't know is that there are several Bronze Age heap tombs on…
Astonishing Äkässaivo on Saivonkierros nature trail in Muonio
Äkässaivo lake and impressive seida rock Seitapahta in Muonio can be visited by 3 kilometers long circle trail called Saivonkierros. Beautiful barbeque hut provides a nice resting spot near Äkässaivo in case you want to…
Sami sacret site Taatsi seida is a magical place
Taatsi seida, or Taatsin seita in Finnish, by Taatsi lake is an ancient Sámi culture site where the local Sámi people brought offerings to the gods. It is located in Pokka village between Kittilä and…
Kukkolankoski rapids in Tornionjoki river
The Tornionjoki river, also known as the Torne or simply as the Way by locals, is a major stream flowing almost in its natural state on the border of Finland and Sweden. The river is…
Travel back in time at Korteniemi Heritage Farm in Tammela
Korteniemi Heritage Farm is an old forest ranger farm, which is brought back to life every summer with some animals and traditional activities. The farm, its buildings and garden have remained unchanged for over 100…
The mysteries of Saari Folk Park in Tammela
The Saari Folk Park is located in Tammela in Häme Lake Uplands region and known for its ridges, lakes and sandy shores. The Folk Park was founded in 1932 as a public recreation and leisure…
Thinning forest in a traditional way
We Finns live in and of forests, and forests cover more than 70 % of the land. Finland is in fact the most forested country in Europe, if we compare the proportional share of forest…
Northern Lights, the elusive wonders of nature
Northern Lights, aurora borealis, are a wonder of nature that only few people get to see. We want to help everyone enjoy these stunningly beautiful apparitions so here are some tips on when, where, and how…
The Finnish sauna experience
Did you know that sauna is a Finnish innovation? The earliest versions are believed to be from 7000 BC, but one of the first written mentions of what is believed to be the sauna customs…