Explore the nature of Finland
Do you think you can recognize many Finnish mushrooms growing wild in the forests? There are over 2000 mushrooms in Finland, and roughly 10% of them are edible. Are you a beginner in the mushroom…
A short but strenuous hike in the middle of the forest takes you to Pähkänänkallio cliffs which open a wondrous view over dense fir woods, a winding, sparkling Kitkajoki-river, and steep gorge-like cliffs. If you…
Taivaskero trail as well as many other nature trails have been unusually popular in the summer of 2020 because of the corona situation. This was obvious in July on the parking lot of the Pallastunturi…
Levi in Kittilä municipality is ideally situated for taking excursions to nature during summer and autumn. Unlike most tourists tell you, Finnish Lapland is much more than just snow, reindeers, and Santa Claus. Lakes, rivers,…
Sukulanrakka devil's churns are located just 25 kilometers south of Rovaniemi in Rautiosaari village. Rovaniemi is most known for Santa Claus, Artic Circle, and Northern Lights, but hardly anyone knows about this stunning nature sight…
Every year Finns roam to forests to forage for blueberries. And we know why. Blueberries taste delicious, Finnish everyman's rights allow you to pick them for free in our country's vast forests, and the berries…
Särkitunturi fell has been on my daytrip bucket list in Lapland for a long time. I finally had a chance to visit it this June during a heatwave. Särkitunturi is located just outside of Pallas-Yllästunturi…
Tammela municipality is known for two national parks and many other recreation areas that provide plenty of trails for nature enthusiasts to explore. Tammela is located by Pyhäjärvi lake in the Tavastia Proper region in…
Pääkslahti nature trail in Vihti surprised me thoroughly. I had been planning to go there for months, but during Covid-19 I have spent less time in the capital area and had no chance of going…
Geocache locations in Uusimaa, Finland, can lead you to the most beautiful nature destinations and sights. You can often find geocaches in lean-to shelters or along scenic nature trails. But which nature locations have a…