You may be surprised to learn how ingrained nature and specific sites outdoors are to judicial corporal punishments that were given to offenders in Finland. Gruesome as it is, it's important to be aware of…
Death and punishment in Finnish nature
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The sacred Suojanperä seida rock guards Nitsijärvi lake
We were driving along Sevettijärventie road in the very top of Finland. Having noticed a small mention of a sacred Sámi site at Nitsijärvi lake, we decided to stop by to check it out. We…
Piiskoomänty whipping pine is a remnant of historical punishments
Standing next to an old building is a large pine tree which looks deceptively benign to the uninformed visitor. I was visiting Kuortane in the Southern Ostrobothnia region and had read of an old whipping…
Pilvijärvi at Sipoo is popular all year around
Pilvijärvi and its nature trail is nestled in the serene landscapes of Sipoo, Finland. The scenic nature trail winds its way along the shores of Pilvijärvi lake through lush pine forests and calm marshlands. Whether…
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…
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…
Klassarinkierros is a quiet circular trail at Nuuksio national park
Nuuksio National Park is still the most visited national park in Finland. It stretches across the municipalities of Espoo, Kirkkonummi, and Vihti. Klassarinkierros circle trail is located in the northwestern corner of the park at…
The Trail of the Unknown Soldier
If you are interested in nature and war history, the Trail of the Unknown Soldier in Virolahti in the South-Eastern corner of Finland is worth a visit. The 4,6 km forest and nature trail starts…
Top 15 Helsinki outdoor sights for Midsummer
Nature is never far when you're in Helsinki. There are many excellent outdoor sites you should definitely visit, and the nightless night of Midsummer (Juhannus) is the perfect time. We've put together a Helsinki top…