Celebrating Finnish Nature Day in a sauna cottage meetup
Our nature bloggers' Finnish Nature Day meetup in a sauna cottage was a testament to the power of nature and the bonds it can create. Finnish Nature Day, also known as Suomen luonnon päivä in…
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Lähteelä – seascapes and saunas
The Lähteelä recreation area in Kirkkonummi offers a great variety of activities in a compact scale. The area, owned by the City of Helsinki, covers 134 hectares of land and 992 hectares of waters. The…
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…
Military history trail at Vanttajankangas is a part of a long defense line
Some nature destinations are planned, some you happen upon by sheer accident. We were driving in Kuusamo with friends when we saw a marker for Vanttajankangas. The mark further indicated that it was a part…
Unlocking the secrets of Finnish mythology and sacred sites
Are you interested in unlocking the secrets of Finnish mythology, where sacred sites are revealed? Explore how the profound reverence of ancient Finns for gods in nature illuminates the enduring relationship that modern-day Finns maintain…
Penimäki heap tombs in Paimio date back to Bronze Age
Penimäki heap tombs, Penimäen röykkiöt, says a small sign by Käräjätie road in Paimio. A small trail seems to be leading into the forest. I park the car on a small parking lot and head…
Tasting Tactical Foodpack products in the great outdoors
PR Sample provided by Tactical Foodpack. Our Finnish Nature Day celebration on the 26th August was fueled by Tactical Foodpack, a company that specializes in providing outdoor enthusiasts with nutritious and convenient meals. Let's dive…
10 fun facts about Finnish nature – Did you know these
Here are some fun facts about Finnish nature. You might know Finland for magical winter in Lapland or Northern Lights that dance on the dark winter sky. But Finland is much more than snow, ice,…
Exploring trails in Finland? Know the forest fire warning
Do you know what forest fire warning in Finland means? As the sun sets and the cool evening breeze wraps around you after a day of hiking, there's something undeniably enchanting about the idea of…
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…