Explore the nature of Finland
Located in Paimio, in southwestern Finland, the Paimio Sanatorium is one of the most iconic examples of modernist architecture. Designed by Aino and Alvar Aalto and completed in 1933, it is a place that harmoniously…
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…
My co-author Jenni has seen and written plenty of cup-marked stones so this autumn I made up my mind to see them, too. As I was passing by Hartola, I decided to check out the…
One of the most spectacular places to experience a connection with our human history is at Hossa National Park in Suomussalmi. We had decided to hike the popular yet moderately demanding 8km (4.9mi) long Värikallion…
Are you familiar with the deadliest mushrooms that grow in Finland? Mushroom foraging is my most beloved pastime in Finland, where the pristine forests offer plenty of delicious fungi. However, this activity comes with a…
Nestled in the countryside of Paimio, Southwest Finland, lies a site steeped in history and mystery: Rekottila. It is home to ancient rock paintings, the remnants of a possible castle, and burial cairns dating back…
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…
Not all places we write about are about the solitude of nature. No, definitely not. One important aspect of being out in the nature is to see how nature is incorporated into our society. Well,…
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…
Have you ever considered why fireweed is better than large-leaved lupine in Finland? Large-leaved lupine (Lupinus polyphyllus), komealupiini in Finnish, is a strikingly beautiful North American plant that has earned a bad reputation in Finland.…