Ticks are common in Finland and if you spend time outdoors, you should be careful not to get bitten by a tick. Ticks can carry various diseases that can be problematic. Here's all you need…
All you need to know about ticks in Finland
The Rapids Route at Karkkila weaves through a historic ironworks area
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…
Skiing, culture and beauty at Pielinen
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.…
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…
Out in the Nature Quiz – Uncover your Finnish spirit animal
Welcome to our latest Finnish nature quiz, where you can uncover your unique Finnish spirit animal! Finland is a land of enchanting wilderness, home to many extraordinary creatures that reflect the spirit of this northern…
Out in the Nature Quiz – The definitive ice quiz
Everyone knows what ice is like, right? Ice is one of the three states of water along with liquid and vapour. Easy. Ice forms when temperatures dip below freezing, and it's a normal occurrence at…
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…