Album: Finland
Finland Pictures: mostly Helsinki, but also Summer by the lake, winter near Lapland, etc.
Mushroom
We actually went to the woods to look for mushrooms. We heart there were already some, even though usually the mushroom season would only begin in autumn. Anyways –...
Sunset by the Lake
Another wonderful ‘eternal’ sunset at the lake. In summer the sunsets in Finland can last quite long or sometimes even half the night – this picture I...
Wild Strawberries
Summer in Finland – wild strawberries at the edge of the forest. The strawberries are tiny and not particularly sweet or aromatic – but that’s...
On the Rocks
On the Rocks by the Sea. Near Tammisaari / Ekenäs in the very South of Finland Impressive rock formations everywhere!
Strawberries
Strawberries belong to the Finnish summer just like new potatoes, herring and peas, During the summer months you can get fresh Finnish strawberries in principle on every...
New Potatoes
New Potatoes are very popular in Finland and are simply part of the Finnish summer. And in mid-June you can...
Summer, Boat, Reed
Last day in Tammisaari – a last view of the bay.
Classic Cars in the Port of Helsinki
Waiting for the boarding of the ferry to Stockholm we were kind of lucky. Next to us – or actually...
Helsinki Cathedral and Market Square as seen from the Sea
One day we took a boat from the Market Square to one of the islands around Helsinki and enjoyed this great view. Of...
Helsinki: Uspenski Cathedral and Market Square
I took this photo when we were taking a boat from the market square to the islands around Helsinki. In the foreground you see the lively central Market Square...
Helsinki: Merihaka Skyline
One of my favourite Helsinki skyline views – to the skyline of Merihaka. The photo was basically shot in the middle...
Cruise Ship Deutschland in Helsinki
The Cruise Ship MS Deutschland in Helsinki. The ship is a high class Cruise Ship – sailing the seven seas. In Germany...
Svartholma Sea Fortress from a Distance
The Svartholma Sea Fortress as seen from the sea – from a Distance. And if you look closely you can see there is...
View to the Svartholma Sea Fortress
A view to the ‘backside’ of the Svartholma Sea Fortress. In this photo you can see the fortress walls – and two boats parked near the main harbor of...
Sailboat passing Svartholma Sea Fortress
Another view from the Svartholma Sea Fortress – a Sailboat passing by.
View from the Svartholma Sea Fortress
View to the Baltic Sea from the Svartholma Sea Fortress.
Finland: View to a Lake near Äänekoski
This is what summer in Finland feels like: a relaxing afternoon by the lake. Just some fish in the water, birds in the sky – and...
Forest floor in the Sun
I just liked a lot how the sunlight looks so nice. Trees casting shadows on the blueberries on the forest floor – everything is just so...
In the Woods: forest floor covered with blueberries
The woods in Finland are well known for their blueberries – the forest floor is basically literally covered with...
Mirrored Sunset by the Lake
No wind – the lake lies quiet, surronded by woods. The sun sets – and the sunset is mirrored in the lake. And...
Äänekoski: Small Island in the middle of the Lake
On a day without almost any wind the lake is mirroring the passing clouds nearly perfectly. In the center of the photo you can see the small island...
Hanko Beach Panorama
Hanko is one of the few places in Finland where you can actually hang on a proper beach. In the center of this Panorama picture you can see parts...
Hanko: Stormy Sea with Rocks
View to the open sea on a windy, almost stormy day. Hanko is basically a peninsular. This photo was taken on the west...
A Rock by the Sea
A rock by the sea near Tammisaari / Ekenäs. Why i took this picture? The rock has a few details that i found quite fascinating. First you can see...
Glacial Bedrock with Scratches and Fold
Here’s a closeup of a glacial bedrock with its scratches and the fold near Tammisaari, Finland. The straight scratches were formed by rock fragments being dragged across the...
Helsinki Uspenski Cathedral – close-up from the backside
A close-up photo of the Uspenski Cathedral in Helsinki, Uusimaa. The photo was taken from the backside of the Cathedral – either from...
Helsinki Port / Ferry Terminals
View of the harbour in the centre of Helsinki. The Silja Line ferry terminal is on the right.
Helsinki Skyline by Day
A winter panoramic view of the Finnish capital.
Helsinki Skyline Panorama by Night
Panoramic View over Helsinki’s Skyline on a winter night. Helsinki in December 2014. All the roofs and all the streets are covered with snow. The light of the...
Winter Landscape with Transmission Mast and Moon
The fir trees are thickly padded with snow – a view you might recognise from many Nordic or Lapland photos.
Northern Lights in the Woods
What luck: suddenly there were Northern Lights to marvel at!
Ruka Tunturi
View of snow-covered Ruka Tunturi from state road 5 “Viitostie”. The ski area is brightly lit, a few low-hanging clouds glow pink in the evening light.
Christmas tree in Ruka
Christmas in Ruka, Finland: in principle, you are surrounded by potential Christmas trees – but of course not all trees are decorated for...
Tracks in the snow
These tracks in the snow are literally form a polar circles – but not the Polar Circle.
Snow and ice and lake and forest and daylight
In this winter picture it is difficult to tell where the fog is actually a cloud – and where the blue sky begins. In any...
Kiutaköngäs National Park
Kiutaköngäs National Park near Ruka, Finland, with its impressive rapids, some of which are frozen here.
Winter forest in the rear view mirror
A drive on a snow-covered road – the picturesque winter forest near Ruka, Finland, in the rear-view mirror.
View of Rukahovi
A snowmobile on the way to Rukahovi
Gas station with snowmobile
Even snowmobiles have to refuel from time to time – since all roads are snow-covered in winter anyway, this is not a technical problem. You...
Ski jumping hill in Ruka / Kuusamo, Finland
This photo was taken late in the evening at Rukatunturi. The ski jump is out of action, but on the other side of Rukatunturi the ski area...
Forest walk in the Snow
In the background the brightly lit Ruka Tunturi
Santa Claus with reindeer in Ruka, Finland
Every year again… Now I just had to re-publish this photo of Santa Claus with reindeer – simply because it’s so beautiful. The photo...
Neighbouring cottage ‘Mökki’ in the forest
View from the kitchen window to the neighbouring wooden hut – ‘Mökki’.
Ruka Tunturi in the mist
Around 12 noon – it doesn’t get much brighter – unless the sun comes through…
Viitostie – Country Road No.5
Driving on the Viitostie – road no.5. View out of the car window – trees or forest or woods pass by.
Finnair Aircraft Wing
On the flight to Helsinki, Finland: looking out of the window at the wing with the Finnair logo.
The Lutheran Cathedral Church a.k.a. The White Church
The Lutheran Cathedral Church (Tuomiokirkko) on Helsinki’s Senate Square, also known simply as the White Church, is probably Helsinki’s, if not Finland’s, most internationally famous building. The...
Helsinki Uspenski Cathedral and Alvar Aalto’s Sugar Cube building
Helsinki on a beautiful summer evening. The Uspenski Cathedral can be seen in the background, with the headquarters of Finland’s Stora Group in front of it, designed by Alvar...
Departure Hall of Airport Helsinki Vantaa
This year we are not going to Finland over Christmas – but I take this pre-Christmas time to finally post some of the pictures of the airport Vantaa….
Ski Jumping Hill Rukatunturi / Kuusamo
(the date is probably not 100% correct )
Pink Wooden House in Vallila
A pink wooden house shines in the evening sun in Vallila, Helsinki. The typical black roof seems to rest heavily...
Vallila / Vallilantie
Iconic view of the wooden house neighbourhood Vallila in Helsinki, as seen fom Vallilantie.
Ford Granada in Vallila, Helsinki
Cars matching houses: a ’75 Ford Granada in Vallila, Helsinki