The most beautiful natural sites to discover Southern Finland Province

The archipelago offers pleasant walks, you can practice some activities such as paddle or windsurfing. You can also opt for a day by boat to discover the islands of the Espoo archipelago. Departure from Otaranta to Otaniemi, from Kivenlahti or Suomenoja, for a trip from island to island around Espoo including Iso Vasikkasaari, Stora Herrö, Rövaren and Gåsgrundet. The choice is yours: classic boat, catamaran or speed boat for thrill-seekers. Summer and winter activities are available. A very pleasant nature excursion.

Sandy beaches, a seaside restaurant that serves smoked fish, family and relaxed atmosphere. Petit Deauville swimming huts with its colourful changed. Ideal for swimming in summer, opposite the large ferries to the neighbouring countries. You can also walk along the cliff and collect bays or mushrooms in the forests of the island.

Sipoonkorpi, which has recently become a national park, is an ode to nature, with 80 protected species living there. To the north of the park, a trail runs through the green forests of the Byabäcken River Valley. Many lakes dot the park and the area is beautiful every season. The many outdoor activities on offer still attract a large number of enthusiasts and you can also admire the traditional rural landscapes of southern Finland.

Between 1944 and 1956 the Porkkala Peninsula is annexed by Russia. It has become the paradise of ornithologists and nature lovers, with its extraordinary landscapes and soothing silence.

Near Nuuksio National Park, this other green space, a stone's throw from the capital, is less well known to tourists but is very popular with locals. It is an ideal place for hiking, with marked trails for all levels and some beaches by the lake for sunny days. The old mansion is now a café, a pleasant place to rest after the walk, and where it is also possible to book the sauna. For amateurs, recreational fishing is allowed on the estate.

Just a stone's throw from Suomenlinna, Lonna is a pretty little island just reopened to the public, a former Russian mine-reserve area, then a mine-clearing area. There is already a small café and a summer restaurant there, but the idea is to create a new urban space where events and other initiatives can take place. A nice getaway on the way to the fortress island. It is easy to get around on foot, the island is very small. It is also a nice place for a picnic break on a sunny summer day with friends or family.

The narrow passage (at the pretty nickname of pike boyau) between the Tullisaari islands and Koppen was used as a shelter in the th century. It was a large natural port, where the vessels were coming to shelter during the storms and were harvesting drinking water. Sailors gravèrent their names on the rocks with their knives and even small stories: there are more than 640.

The national park is halfway between Forssa (22 km) and Karkkila (24 km). Pine forests beside omnipresent lakes.

Close to the town centre. Ideal place to rest your legs and offer a breath of fresh air on nearly 300 km of hiking trails.

From the dream of the former owner emerged Aulanko with its exotic trees, swans, observation tower (superb view) and small houses. Scattered amidst the greenery are arbors, two graceful pavilions, lookouts, tennis courts, playgrounds, saunas, a pleasant beach, paths and trails lined with benches from afar. A 9-hole golf course. A large part of the park since 1930 is protected by the state.

Designed in 1842 by order of tsar Nicholas I, the park offers a beautiful view over the rapids and Rantasipi Valtionhotelli. Very pleasant walk.

Beach east of Helsinki, in Vuosaari. Very pleasant for swimming or a picnic.

The Kaisaniemi Botanical Garden is one of the most popular tourist attractions. After extensive restoration work, the greenhouses will bring nature lovers a tropical breeze away from city life. In the Palm House, visitors can see an impressive collection of orchids. The outdoor garden invites you to discover the world of plants. In summer, the most attractive part of the grounds is the central garden, with ponds and flowers, bordered by rose bushes.