Finland Hiking & Walking Tours

Discover Finland

Peaceful forest trails descend to pristine, mirror-like lakes and across sloping eskers toward distant Helsinki and the shores of the Baltic Sea. A walking tour of Finland immerses you in an untouched wilderness that appears today much as it has throughout history.

The centennial celebration of Finland’s independence in 2017 marked the opening of the nation’s 40th national park, adding to an already superb assembly of natural land preserves that is often regarded by hikers of all skill levels as unparalleled the world over.

Whether the goal of your walking tour of Finland is to explore its sprawling woodlands, charming coastal villages, or to discover the archipelagos and sophisticated squares of its capital city, Helsinki, you’ll find a destination where outdoor activity and contemporary culture unite like nowhere else in the world. Above all, when you walk here, you’ll come to understand the Finns’ eternal fondness for their land, from the ancestral reindeer-herders of Lapland to modern-day kayakers.

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Country Highlights

Explore the six islands comprising the sea fortress of Suomenlinna, a UNESCO World Heritage site.
Ferry through island-dotted harbors and catch a glimpse of Helsinki Cathedral’s stunning green dome from the sea.
Hike through Nuuksio National Park for stunning lake views and the chance to spot the rare flying squirrel.
Sample reindeer, herring, lingonberries, and other flavors of the far north.

Mighty Suomenlinna

Forged across six islands and shaped by three historical epochs, Helsinki’s mighty sea fortress is home to several museums, restaurants, and a calendar of live music and cultural events, in addition to one-hundred and sixty kilometres of sprawling hiking trails.

Sea Air & Fine Food

Locals and travelers alike converge daily at Helsinki’s Market Square, where the day begins with fresh brewed coffee and warm munkki, Finnish doughnuts. Stay for lunch and enjoy a karelian pie prepared from fresh rye flour and filled potatoes and rice, or to stock up on salmiakki, Finland’s famed artisan black licorice.

Walk Under the Midnight Sun

Midsummer in Lapland displays life as it is rarely seen: without night. Here, a single summer day lasts for over two months, where day-long outdoor activities conclude with friends around bonfires that burn in perpetual twilight.

Expert Local Guides

Experience your destination like an insider with people who call it home.

Lars Bjorkman

Lars Bjorkman is a native Swede who speaks five languages and has a varied background having worked in various capacities from bookkeeping to marketing and sales. Each of his roles were related to tourism and involved all areas of the world, including Greece, Ireland, the UK, Thailand, Australia, New Zealand, Canada, and the US. An Authorized Guide in Stockholm since 2016, Lars’ goal is to travel and meet new people for both work and pleasure. Also a ranger-trained safari guide in Eastern and Southern Africa, he is happy to be back home introducing guests to his beloved Sweden. Lars also enjoys running, reading a good book, and spending time with friends and family over a nice meal and a glass of wine. Please note that only one of your Stockholm-based guides will accompany you throughout the entire tour while you will be joined by local Finnish guides during your time in Helsinki.

Tina Karneus

Born in Stockholm and having lived in many different parts of the city since she was a teenager, Tina Karnéus was thrilled to become a professional guide for her home city in 2016. She holds a degree in Cultural Studies from the University of Stockholm, speaks multiple languages, and has a wealth of experience working on international festivals and other similar projects. Communication is a thread that runs through all things she does in life. When not guiding, you will find Tina enjoying the great range of cultural events Stockholm has to offer, spending time outdoors (no matter the weather), and working as a public relations officer at the Botkyrka Multicultural Centre. Please note that only one of your Stockholm-based guides will accompany you throughout the entire tour while you will be joined by local Finnish guides during your time in Helsinki.

Tobias Ornrud

Tobias Örnrud refers to himself as a ‘big, Swedish Viking” and is proud to be a professional guide in what he considers the most beautiful city in the world-Stockholm! Also lucky enough to lead groups in Africa and Australia, he finds exploring the world a “fantastic privilege”. If he wasn’t so happy being a guide, Tobias would take a turn at being a gardener or perhaps an environmental educator, as he makes it a goal in life to teach people how live more sustainably. Please note that only one of your Stockholm-based guides will accompany you throughout the entire tour while you will be joined by local Finnish guides during your time in Helsinki.

Marina Meerburg

Born and raised in Stockholm, Marina Meerburg first started working as a guide at an Austrian ski resort after graduating from the Stockholm School of Economics. It was at that resort that she met her husband, the two of them eventually moving to Stowe, Vermont. Marina continues to guide when not working as a freelance translator or a ski instructor at Stowe Mountain Resort. She is an avid outdoor and exercise enthusiast, as well as a certified Nordic Walking instructor.

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