Saimaa Ringed Seals are found only in Lake Saimaa in Finland and are one of the world’s rarest seals. There are thought to be just 360 individuals remaining today. They are one of a number of subspecies of Ringed Seal, except that, unlike many other species of seal, they live in fresh water. These seals … The Saimaa Ringed Seal
While the main summer season is the most popular time for canoe and kayak tours in the Nordic countries, May and June can be a wonderful and very quiet time for a paddle tour. Nature is waking up after a long sleep and bursts of colour are starting to appear! As we all get excited … Where to Go Canoeing and Kayaking in Spring
Sofia from the Nature Travels team joins our Ice Skating on Natural Ice experience in Sweden. In the middle of February I joined one of our Ice Skating on Natural Ice tours in Sweden. It was a great long weekend from arriving on the Thursday and departing on the Sunday, managing to skate on all … Ice Skating in Sweden – Ice Ice Baby!
Niki and Jayne from the Nature Travels team try our our Stockholm Archipelago Self-guided Explorer experience with a paddle tour over Midsummer Looking at the amount of stuff lying on the floor around the kayaks in dry bags, we did begin to wonder if we had brought too much stuff and how it would all … Midsummer Sea Kayaking in the Stockholm Archipelago
Bob and Sofia from Nature Travels spent a long weekend in Helsinki in August combining kayaking in the Helsinki archipelago with a short stay in the city. Sofia: The forecast was not great – rain and wind. The rain isn’t so bad when kayaking as once in the kayak, a little more water isn’t the … Kayaking in the Helsinki Archipelago
Dog sledding is a wonderful adventure and at Nature Travels we have a wide variety, from easier tours for the family to challenging adventures in the mountains. Each of our tours offer something different and it’s important that you choose the right tour for you! No previous sledding experience is required for any of our … Guide to Finding Your Ideal Dogsled Tour
This is a question we’re commonly asked when our guests are planning their winter adventures. But the answer is not such a simple one! We’ve summarised some of the main points to consider below. For additional information, please see our website article When To Go Dog Sledding. In the far north, the winter season is … What’s the Best Time to Go Dog Sledding in the Nordic Countries?
When traveling in Finland you will find that English is spoken to a good standard in most places, so learning Finnish isn’t a “must” before you travel. But if you would like to learn a little and try it out on your trip here are a few phrases you might find useful! The Finns will … Basic Finnish Phrases
Have fun, be brave, and try something new for your next outdoor adventure in Sweden or Finland! 1. Ice skate on frozen lakes and archipelago sea. Travelling on frozen lakes on mirror-like ice is an experience not to be missed. If you have some previous experience of rink skating or roller blades, our Ice Skating … Seven Fun New Things to Try in the Nordic Outdoors
Sofia from the Nature Travels team goes with the flow on a timber rafting trip down the Klarälven river in September. Timber rafting on the Klarälven river grew out of the tradition of forestry companies to use the river to transfer timber from the logging sites down to Karlstad. Nowadays the timber is transported by … Building a Timber Raft
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