Lofoten, if any, is a spectacular nature destination. It’s super scenic wherever you go, and the sea, sun and weather changes make it all look just magic. Yet, for the best views of the islands you should get somewhere higher. But how? Just head to one of the many trails winding to mountain tops – most of which, however, are ...
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The Lake Country of Finland: Lake Näsijärvi Reflections
The Finnish lake country with its 187 000 lakes is the perfect summer destination. There are lakes to suit all tastes – small and big, narrow and wide – and on calm days they all reflect like a mirror. I was boating on Lake Näsijärvi, the 16th of the lakes in size and made this photo gallery to show you ...
Read More »Southern Konnevesi National Park in 24 Hours
Southern Konnevesi National Park is one of Finland’s 40 national parks open to everyone to explore on foot – or even by boat. We made a short 24 hour trip to this fantastic new national park located in the Central Finland lake country. My post will tell you what you can do in a day in Southern Konnevesi National Park, ...
Read More »Saariselkä, Finland: Ski Tour in Lapland Wilderness
We spent a week on a ski tour in Lapland, in the wilderness of Urho Kekkonen National Park. I flew to Ivalo, Finland with three friends from Switzerland during Easter 2015. All we had with us was backpacks with warm clothes and food. No electricity, no modern conveniences. Only snow, sunshine and wild nature. – Guest post by Maria Nygård ...
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