Finland is an amazing hiking destination. With over 40 national parks waiting to be explored, as well as being a perfect country for winter hikes and frosty adventures, all topped off with a chance to see the famed Northern Lights.
Helsinki makes it unusually easy to combine a city break with nature, with islands, Baltic coastline, wetlands and Finnish forest all within reach of the centre. These five hikes in and around Helsinki range from easy urban nature trails and island circuits to a more substantial forest hike in Nuuksio National Park. Why Hike near […]
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Helsinki is one of those cities that just refuses to make you choose between urban charm and natural beauty. It’s a capital that spills right into the Baltic Sea, with its shoreline peppered with islands, nature reserves, and parks so large they could double as small forests. For hikers and walkers, the city is a
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The Northern Lights — also known as the Aurora Borealis — are one of nature’s most mesmerizing spectacles, lighting up the night sky with waves of green, purple, and red hues. For hikers, seeing the aurora feels even more special: standing still in a dark, remote landscape while the sky moves above you is a
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Finland’s trails flow through forests, lakes, and silent northern landscapes that seem built for reflection. You’ll find routes crossing fells and bogs, winding around mirror-still lakes, and cutting through pine forests that stretch endlessly in every direction. Depending on the region, you can hike under the midnight sun or trek beneath the northern lights. The
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Finland offers a peaceful and nature-focused walking holiday, with quiet forests, lake shores, national parks, archipelago paths, and walkable cities all shaping the experience. This guide looks at where to walk, how to choose the right type of trip, and what to expect from Finnish food, accommodation, saunas, and outdoor culture along the way. Choosing
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Finland may be best known for its Northern Lights and winter wonderlands, but it’s also a dream destination for hikers. From the wild, untouched landscapes of Lapland to the serene lakes and forests of southern Finland, the country offers a huge variety of trails for all levels. In this guide, we’ll explore what six of
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