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…
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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…
The mystical gorge lakes of Toriseva are famous for their secrets
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…
Kupson kutsu calls to explore old tar pits in PudasjÀrvi
Kupson kutsu is an extremely well-maintained trail network in Kupsonvaara hill in JaurakkajĂ€rvi village, which is in PudasjĂ€rvi municipality. It is easy to reach as the parking lot is right next to road 78. The…
Kastelli Giant’s Church in Raahe is the largest of its kind
A rock formation called Kastelli Giant's Church in Pattijoki in Raahe is the largest of its kind in Finland. What is it? And why is it worth visiting if you are in Raahe or driving…
Ylimaa battle memorial and trail in Ranua speak about Lapland War
Ylimaa battle memorial and trail in Ranua highlight the history of the area. The biggest delaying battle of the Lapland War, the Battle of Ylimaa, took place here in 1944. Palovaara rest stop next to…
NĂ€kkĂ€lĂ€’s Seita is a famous old sacred site in Enontekiö
NĂ€kkĂ€lĂ€'s Seita in Enontekiö has been used as sacrificial site by both fishermen and reindeer herders. It's a 2.5 meters high rock, which is particularly well known as reindeer seida as once two male reindeer…
Vilkaharju nature trail part 1 â Historical Salpa line in Sulkava
Vilkaharju nature trail located 5 km from the centre of Sulkava is a two-part trail that showcases the historical Salpa line. Part one is about 3.1 km and part two is about 3.6 km, both of…
MenkijÀrvi dugout and defence fighting position in AlajÀrvi
MenkijĂ€rvi dugout and defence fighting position is not quite a museum but it's a nice outdoor place to visit and explore if you happen to be close by. MenkijĂ€rvi is a small village in South…
At the footsteps of Viking king on thrilling Vaarniemi nature trail
Vaarniemi nature trail at the border of Turku and Kaarina in Finland is a beautiful hiking destination all year round. The area belongs to Natura 2000 nature protection network. Rocky hill, pine forest, and stunning…