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…
Tag: Daytrip from Tampere
Lean-to etiquette and Mieliö’s shelter in Urjala
Lean-to etiquette is useful to know when travelling in nature destinations in Finland as there are lean-to shelter literally everywhere. Mieliö's lean-to shelter was our daytrip destination while we were in Urjala with my dog…
Delightful Pölkinvuori flower garden in Urjala
Pölkinvuori is a lovely flower garden to visit, buy plants, or have a cup of coffee in Urjala in Pirkanmaa region in Finland. Pölkinvuori is extremely busy during spring when tulips and narcissus flowers are…
Harjureitti in Southwestern Finland is known as Little Lapland
Harjureitti is 28 kilometers long trail network in Loimaa, Säkylä, Huittinen and Oripää municipalities in Southwestern Finland. It was established in 1998. Harjureitti, ridge trail, is a popular hiking and cross-country skiing trail on Säkylänharju…
Ryövärinkuoppa nature reserve along route 66
Ryövärinkuoppa nature reserve has a lush natural spring and beaver dam right next to Finland's route 66 from Orivesi to Ruovesi. It looks like a typical rest stop along the road with a picnic table.…
A local’s guide to nature in Tammela
Tammela municipality is known for two national parks and many other recreation areas that provide plenty of trails for nature enthusiasts to explore. Tammela is located by Pyhäjärvi lake in the Tavastia Proper region in…
Old and charming Kaukolanharju observation tower
Kaukolanharju observation tower at Saari Folk Park welcomes visitors during summer months, and for a small fee you will have access to beautiful views at Häme Lake Uplands region. This summer over 2000 people visited…
Haralanharju observation tower with 360° view
Haralanharju observation tower in Kangasala has amazing views to Finnish landscape in Pirkanmaa region. Vesijärvi lake was gleaming in the sun as the temperatures hit 25 degrees Celcius on late August day. I could feel…