The forest This is one of our favorite forests near…read moreHelsinki. Lovely evergreen forest by the Kaitalampi lake. You can smell the moss and the woods in the air. There are several paths and one takes you around the lake / pond and it's about 1 h walk. The lake The lake is lovely clean water and there's several places to go for a swim and to change clothes. Hhh. Amenities There's several places for setting up a fire, the wood is provided and ready for use free of charge. Changing rooms and forest toilets are also available if needed. Location Easy to reach by bus, car or bike (for avid bikers) from Helsinki. Several parking spots also at Luukki direction. Remember to respect every man's rights and leave no trace. Enjoy this beautiful forest and let it enhance your heart!

One of my favorite places in Helsinki. Töölönlahti has a great running track going around the water…read moreand it's just stunning all trough summer and winter. This is where I go to run and / or just relax. It's also the perfect setup for a picnic in the summer,