City walks in Finland

Take a stroll in the historic parks of Kuopio or enjoy the best beaches of the city. Visit the Old Kuopio Museum and explore how people lived in former times.

Lehmusreitti (Tilia Trail) is an urban nature trail, which goes around the centre of Lahti, never veering more than two kilometres from the central market square.

The Old Varkaus Walking Trail is a marked route about the history and architecture of the city of Varkaus from Päiviönsaari via Kommila to the Kosulanniemi villa district.

Kotka is called the city of parks in Finland, and for good reason. Kotka has been determined in investing in its parks and they have become one of the city’s unique attractions. In the parks you can sniff the air, admire and listen to your surroundings, exercise, or sit down to take a break at Finland’s largest picnic table Kotka’s magnificent and award-winning parks offer opportunities for a wide range of experiences.

Experience the natural and cultural sights of Kajaani along the trails besides the river Kajaanijoki. An easy round tour for hikers, joggers or cyclists.

The two-kilometre-long, easy-to-navigate trail around the city pond, Kaupunkilampi, is part of the history of Kajaani's industrialization.

The beautiful Ehrensvärd path from the bastions of Rosen and Ungern is historically interesting. On the two-kilometre-long trail you can admire nature and learn about the history of Loviisa and the different stages of the construction of the fortifications from the information boards along the trail. The Ehrensvärd Trail is the second of two trails on the history of Loviisa, the second is the Myllyharju City Walk.

Nauti Vääksyn kanavan ainutlaatuisesta tunnelmasta, poikkea kahvilla tai ostoksilla Vanhan Vääksyn idyllisissä putiikeissa ja tutustu salaperäiseen Norrlinin puistoon Vääksynjoen kupeessa.

Kirjallisen kävelyreitin varrella pääset tutustumaan tunnettujen savonlinnalaisten kirjailijoiden teksteihin mielenkiintoisella tavalla.    

Merirosvokapteeni Kaarlo Koukku seilasi Musta Rommi -laivallaan Karibianmereltä Kotkaan. Kun maata oli näkyvissä, otettiin aarrekartta avuksi, mutta laiva karahti karille. Tästä alkaa Kaarlo Koukun ja ihmemummon veistosseikkailu.