Helsinki National Park – All Parks Near Helsinki

Nuuksio National Park in spring, in May. The best time of spring at the national parks lakes. Finnish nature near Helsinki, Finland.

One of the best things about visiting Helsinki is that you can also go and see Finland’s nature while staying there. You don’t have to travel far away from the city. This list contains all national parks near Helsinki, within two and a half hours or around 200 kilometres, and my opinion of them.

There are some national parks that are good for a day trip and others that are best experienced on a camping trip. Read more »

Best Helsinki Shore Excursions to Nature

Nuuksio National Park in summer, in June. Summer in Finland is clear lakes and forests. Finnish nature near Helsinki, Finland.

Finland is known for it’s nature, the forests and the lakes, and if you’re coming to Helsinki on a cruise, you’ll see our quite unique coast full of small islands from the ship.

What’s special about Helsinki compared to other ports are the possibilities to experience real nature on your shore excursion, and I’m not just talking about some parks in a city. I’ve backpacked through Lapland’s wilderness’, and I still think there’s amazing nature around Helsinki to experience on a day trip. Read more »