Koljat, also known as Koljatti, are massive rock formations in Hakovuori and Kalliomäet Natura protected area in Viitasaari. As the name suggests, Koljat can make you feel pretty small. Koljatti nature trail to the rock…
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Molkoköngäs rapids in Ounasjoki river
Molkoköngäs rapids in Ounasjoki river are located between Rovaniemi and Kittilä. It is a perfect spot for a little break to stretch your legs in case you are driving by. Ounasjoki and its rapids also…
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…
Häntälä Hollows and its exceptional butterflies
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…
Kultalähde natural spring – A treasure or burial site?
Kultalähde is a natural spring located in protected Hyyppäränharju ridge area in Kiikala village in Salo municipality. It is a small spring with crystal clear water. I have been meaning to visit Kultalähde for a…
Myllykoski rapids at Nurmijärvi
Myllykoski rapids and Koskikara nature trail in the Nurmijärvi municipality are the perfect day trip destination near Finland's capital area especially if you are into birdwatching. The Myllykoski rapids in Vantaajoki river are impressive even…
Sipoonkorpi National Park – ancient forests near Helsinki
The Sipoonkorpi National Park in Helsinki, Vantaa and Sipoo municipalities is a protected forest area only about 25 kilometers from the centre of Helsinki. We visited the Sipoonkorpi on a cloudy and misty day in…
Escape city’s hustle and bustle to Kaitalampi in Espoo
Kaitalampi in Espoo is the perfect forest area to escape the hustle and bustle of the capital area in Finland. Only about 35 minutes from Helsinki, Kaitalampi lake in Luukki recreation area provides nice trails…
Vattukuru is a gorgeous ravine at Syöte National Park
Vattukuru nature trail is one of many summer hiking trails at Syöte National Park. It is only 2,1 kilometers long trail that takes hikers through an old forest and meadows to a magnificent ravine. Vattukuru…
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…