The reason to visit Vaasa was to take in the nearby Kvarken National park, an area where the landscape shows signs of post glacial rebound. Since the compression of the last ice age the ground is now returning to its original position and that is happening here along the Finnish coast. In 2006 Kvarken National park becameContinue reading “Kvarken Archipelago”
Tag Archives: Landscape
Stairway to Saana
742 steps lead up the 1,029m tall Saana fell from KilpisJarvi in Finland. Once you have climbed one of Finland’s longest staircases you are only a third of the way to the top and magnificent views over the surrounding Finnish landscape, you can even see to Norway. See my gallery below, Saana From Every Angle. FurtherContinue reading “Stairway to Saana”
Saana
Saana and kilpisjarvi feature in my post 5 things to do in Finnish Lapland in Summer.
5 things to do in Finnish Lapland in Summer
Lapland often refers to the northern parts of Sweden, Finland and Norway that are inside of the Arctic Circle. The area is mainly considered a winter destination with many international visitors coming to visit Santa Claus and experience other winter activities. The area of Lapland also has a lot to offer during the summer, that’s right, evenContinue reading “5 things to do in Finnish Lapland in Summer”
The Setting Sun
Lapland in Colour
Can you colourise my life, I’m so sick of black and white? Meat Loaf IContinue reading “Lapland in Colour”
Midnight in Norway
Kirkeporten Natural Rock Arch
Kirkeporten, Norway
Following the Herd
71° North
Nordkapp was once thought to be the northern most point of the Norwegian island Magerøya and has become the ending point for many peoples journey. But in actual fact Knivskjellodden point is further north and has become a popular walk for people trying to avoid the crowds and high entrance fees of Nordkapp. 7km south from NordkappContinue reading “71° North”
Our Shadows Will Remain 