Finland’s Most Beautiful National Parks

Nuuksio, Finland. Photo by SaiKrishna Saketh Yellapragada on Unsplash

Heading to the eastern part of Scandinavia, you will find the beautifully forested country of Finland which is full of gorgeous landscapes. In fact, this country has a network of national parks which must be seen to be believed. If you are planning a trip to Finland, add these three national parks to your list of places to visit if you love nature.

Oulanka National Park

Head up to northern Finland in the territory of Lapland to find Oulanka National Park, a rugged area whose star is the Patoniva River. You will find gorgeous whitewater rapids as well as waterfalls in this park, which blooms with flowers every summer and spring.

Nuuksio National Park

Visitors to the Finnish capital of Helsinki who are looking for a break from city life will find Nuuksio National Park just 45 minutes away. Here, you can see a beautiful, serene area with walking and hiking trails that weave through the forest and the park’s lakes.

Koli National Park

Are you a fan of the mountains? If so, Koli National Park is the right choice for you. Situated near the Russian border, forested hills and mountains tower over glacially-formed lakes whose dark blue water will astonish you.