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  • Kurjenrahka National Park, Finland: Trails, Tips & How to Visit

    Kurjenrahka National Park, Finland: Trails, Tips & How to Visit

    October 19, 2026October 19, 2026 Nature & Outdoors, Things to do in Finland

    Hiking and spending time in nature are some of my favorite things to do in Finland, and I honestly think they should be on everyone’s list of things to do when visiting the country. We have such beautiful nature here, and so much of it! There are countless…

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Would you know the answers to these? 👀 If you sai Would you know the answers to these? 👀

If you said no, that's totally fine. I mean, why should you? There's no way you can know everything about a place you've never visited before.

I've had plenty of surprises myself when travelling somewhere new. Little things I never would have thought to look up beforehand, but that would have been useful to know 🤭

Finland has its own little habits and customs that might catch you off guard, too. And then there are things that are genuinely useful to know before visiting, like how we greet people 🤝🏼

Finns are known for valuing personal space, and we take it pretty seriously 😅 Let's just say you don't want to get too close too quickly 😆

💬 Now I'm curious: what's something about Finland that surprised you the first time you visited? Or if you haven't been here yet, what are you most curious about?

Tell me in the comments! 👇🏼

And if you're planning a trip to Finland and want a bit more of my local advice, my Finland guide is there for you, too. 

You can find it through the link in my bio, or comment 'INFO' and I'll send you the details 🥰

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Instead of exploring the same places that everybod Instead of exploring the same places that everybody else does… 🥱

Imagine exploring those hidden gems you didn’t even know existed. Places you can brag about to your friends. Spots that aren’t in everyone’s camera rolls 🤌🏼✨️

I mean, isn’t that just way cooler?! 😎 That’s exactly the Finland I want to show you!

Because there’s so much more to Finland than the places you’ve already seen all over Instagram.

And honestly, even as a local who’s still exploring Finland, I’ve found that some of the coolest places are the small, hidden and very local ones. Not always the big touristy attractions.

So as I continue exploring, I’m taking you along with me and sharing every little gem I discover along the way. Hidden cafés, quiet islands, charming small towns and all of the cool local spots 🫶🏼

Sooo… are you ready to explore Finland with a local? 😊🇫🇮

And if you want to start planning already, I’ve created a FREE guide for first-time visitors, with tips on when to visit, how to get around, and everything else you need to know to make planning your trip easier 🙌🏼

Grab it through the link in my bio or comment 'GUIDE' and I’ll send you the link! ✨

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I need to confess something… 🫢 I haven't always b I need to confess something… 🫢

I haven't always been the biggest museum person. 

BUT…

In my opinion, Turku has some really cool and interesting museums to explore, even if you're not the biggest museum fan yourself.

As Finland's oldest city, Turku has a long and interesting history, and you can see traces of it all around the city. A lot of these museums are a big part of that story, whether it's learning more about the city's past or discovering how people used to live.

And I think that's what makes these museums so interesting. You can walk around an actual piece of history instead of just reading about it on a little information board. And honestly, I find that pretty cool 😎

So even if museums aren't usually your thing, I'd give these a chance 🤌🏼✨️

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Have you visited any museums in Turku yet? And be honest… are you actually a museum person, or do you usually walk past them without a second thought? 😄👇🏼

🗺 And if you're looking for more places to explore around Turku and Southern Finland, I've put together a map with 70+ spots worth checking out. Link in bio or comment 'MAP' for the link!

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You can find lists of the main attractions, things You can find lists of the main attractions, things to do and basic travel information pretty much everywhere 👀

But I wanted this one to be different 🙌🏼

Because when people ask me about Finland, they want my opinions and my recommendations.

Otherwise… you could just Google your questions 😆

What people actually want to know is:

💬 What would I recommend?
💬 What would I skip?
💬 What's actually worth your time?
💬 Do you really need a car?
💬 What should you know before visiting Finland?

That's the kind of advice you don't get from another generic list of attractions.

I'm Finnish, born and raised here 👋🏼 and after a couple of years of sharing my country and answering your questions, I wanted to put all those opinions, practical advice and things I'd tell you over coffee into one place ☕️

That's how Finland Unfiltered: A Local's Guide came to life 🇫🇮🤌🏼✨️

It's not about giving you another list of places to tick off. It's about helping you understand Finland a little better, know what to expect and make decisions that actually make sense for YOUR trip.

Because I don't just want to show you Finland. I want to help you experience it with a little local insight, too 🫶🏼

You can find it through the link in my bio, or comment 'INFO' below and I'll send you the details! 😊

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I don’t think I’ll ever get tired of having places I don’t think I’ll ever get tired of having places like this just 40 minutes from home 🌲🥾

You can discover so many beautiful nature areas around Finland. Some bigger national parks and some smaller nature areas. And the best thing is that they’re often pretty close by.

And thats one of the best things about Finland; you’re never too far from nature 🫶🏼

Would you go for a hike here? 🌿😊

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