Häntälä Hollows' gorgeous landscape was formed by ice age and its melting waters, but it is the ravine's exceptional flora and fauna that make this place worth a visit. It is part of the wider…
Häntälä Hollows and its exceptional butterflies
Tag: Animals
All you need to know about moose hunting in Finland
Moose hunting in Finland can be a fun hobby for some, but many people hunt moose because it is an important source of food and to keep the moose population limited in order to minimize…
Walk amongst oaks in Elisaari island
Elisaari island in Inkoo archipelago is an interesting day trip destination. The summer season is coming to an end, but if you are looking for something special to do this weekend, check out this place…
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…
Rumavaara and devil’s field in Pudasjärvi
Rumavaara is a hill that overlooks Korentojärvi lake in Pudasjärvi municipality in the province of Oulu. Pudasjärvi is famous for its nature, and it is home to Syöte, the southernmost fell area in Finland. In…
Three day hike at Teijo National Park
I got to spent three beautiful days and two nights in a lean-to shelter at Teijo National Park at the end of March. Two of my friends have been studying to become wilderness guides and…
Reindeer herders gathering in Vasakaira, Sodankylä
Early and misty Sunday morning, the skies were covered in clouds and heavy fog was all you can see. We jumped into the car and started driving into the woods. As you can expect during…
Metsäkoivula trail is an easy day trip from Helsinki
Metsäkoivula trail is an easy day trip from Helsinki as it is located in a small town called Somero, about 100 kilometers from the capital area. Nearby are the national parks of Liesjärvi and Torronsuo,…