Explore the nature of Finland
Mushroom foraging in Finland offers both culinary delights and potential misadventures, particularly when distinguishing between the highly-valued cep (Boletus edulis) and the sour-tasting bitter bolete (Tylopilus felleus). These two mushrooms might initially appear similar, but…
Here are our recommendations if you are looking for the most viral nature destinations to visit in Finland in June! As the summer sun graces the land of a thousand lakes, Finland transforms into a…
National parks in Finland are attracting millions of visitors every year. There are 41 national parks in Finland, all of them distinct from one another. Which are the most visited national parks in Finland? What…
Karkkila is one of those towns in southern Finland where the connection of industrialisation and forces of nature meet. There are five rapids around Karkkila which were harnessed early for different purposes. While today, the…
What type of food can you forage from the Finnish nature? When is the best time of the year to forage wild mushrooms or berries? What type of fish can you get from rivers and…
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.…
Are you familiar with Finnish national symbols? You probably know Finnish flag, and you may have seen lion featured in Finnish coat of Arms. But how well do you actually know the country of Finland…
Evijärvi municipality has built a lovely 4km nature path at Jokikylä, which runs alongside a former log driving river called Tervareitti (Tar route). This easy nature path goes by two names: the Jokikylä nature path…
Eco-friendly nature travel is quite embedded in the Finnish DNA. Most Finns want, like our ancestors, the immeasurable value of clean nature to be enjoyed by the generations to come. But what does it mean…
Toriseva comprises of three separate gorge lakes, which have formed in to a trench. Imposing cliffs surround these narrow and deep lakes, and you can enjoy them individually or together by taking the nature path…