Travels in Finland and abroad

April 1, 2010

Park of Aulanko / Parque de Aulanko / Parc de Aulanko

In English:

This place called Aulanko is one hour train ride from Helsinki nearby the town of Hämeenlinna. Nearby the park there is a famous hotel by same place which has been stage in many Finnish films.

The park has guided serpentine paths which are passing through woods and passing from time to time to some small lakes. If one is tired, then there are benches, gazebos and of course cafeteria. Most of all I like small tower to admire surrounding landscape.

This park has been visited since 1882 by visitors who are coming back from time to time, as I also.

En español:

Este lugar llamado Aulanko se halla a una hora de viaje de tren de Helsinki, cerca de la ciudad de Hämeenlinna. Cerca del parque se encuentra un hotel famoso que se llama también Aulanko y que ha sido un escenario de muchas películas finlandesas.

En el parque hay guiados caminos serpenteantes que atraviesan bosques y pasando de vez en cuando a algunos pequeños lagos. Si uno se sienta cansado, entonces hay bancos, pabellónes y claro que si un cafetería. Por encima de todo me gusta pequeña torre dónde uno se puede admirar el paisaje circundante.

Este parque ha sido visitado desde 1882 por los visitantes que vuelven de vez en cuando, como yo también.

En francais:

Cet endroit qui est appelé Aulanko á une heures en train Voyage de Helsinki, à proximité de la ville de Hämeenlinna. A proximité du parc se trouve un hôtel célèbre qui porte le même nom et qui a été une scène dans de nombreux films finlandais.

Le parc a les sinueux chemins guidés qui traversent les bois et qui passent de temps en temps pour quelques petits lacs. Si on se sent fatiguéé, alors il ya des bancs, des gazebos et naturellement une cafétéria. Surtout ce que j’aime c’est le petit tour pour admirer le paysage environnant.

Ce parc a été visité depuis 1882 par les visiteurs qui reviennent de temps en temps, comme je l’ai aussi plusieurs fois.

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Park of Aulanko / Parque de Aulanko / Parc de Aulanko

Park of Aulanko / Parque de Aulanko / Parc de Aulanko

15 Comments »

  1. What a beautiful place. I love the tower!

    Comment by kateri — April 1, 2010 @ 11:14 | Reply

    • Hello Kateri.

      I love the tower also. Happy Easter.

      Comment by sartenada — April 1, 2010 @ 12:49 | Reply

  2. I agree, this is a very special place. Is the tower mainly as a look-out or is there room inside for a small cafe or museum? When I compare your photos with mine, it is obvious that you live in a much older country. I think everything is a bit ‘rougher’ or ‘wilder’ here in Canada. But how do you take such amazing photographs? Every blog is full of really remarkable photos. Do you wait for really good light or do you use filters or something. Sorry, I just take photos, I don’t know much about photography.

    Comment by jackiequeen — April 1, 2010 @ 16:34 | Reply

    • Hi Jackie.

      The small café is just beside the tower, no museum. Within 2 kilometers there is really very famous hotel with all servises as for example with golf. You asked: “Do you wait for really good light or do you use filters or something?” Oh no, I also just take photos, but in many cases I have to wait sunny days, because it is not a matter of course. Actually I have been taking photos since 1952 and made a lot of videos, but they all are “amateur videos”. This place called Aulanko nearby the town of Hämeenlinna and its castle is very nearby my home, only 55 kilometers. I visit this town many times instead of Helsinki, because I can drive direct to the center and find easily parking place for my car.

      I enjoy Your photos, it is sure, they have good quality and what is the best, You have interesting topics. To know other countries with culture and landscapes, blogs are just the excellent way to show these things. Everyone of us has really something interesting to show to others, only one must be with open eyes and mind.

      Happy Easter.

      Comment by sartenada — April 1, 2010 @ 16:50 | Reply

  3. Good morning, Matti,
    I am delighted that once again you show us beautiful places and images. The pavilion, with its blue roofs, which act very friendly and welcoming for a small break. The view of the lake is very beautiful. The interior of the tower gives the feeling of standing on the spot. The red tower looks very interesting. All images convey that feeling that it is a beautiful place. I do understand that you visit this place very much. The color reproduction is very natural and clear. I am glad that you be back. I look every day in your blog and look forward to the next pictures. A few days ago I sent a mail. I wish you and Anja, beautiful sunny Easter days. Thanks for your nice comment. Dear greetings Christel

    Comment by Christel — April 2, 2010 @ 02:10 | Reply

    • Guten morgen Christel.

      Thank You visiting here and leaving Your comment. I received Your mail just before we left to Thailand. When coming back we were very tired (jetlag). I also organized our photos and made some short videos on YouTube.

      Happy Easter to You and Your family.

      Comment by sartenada — April 2, 2010 @ 09:28 | Reply

  4. That is a beautiful place! I can see why you return there often, as I would were it as close. I’d love to visit the park and especially the tower.

    Happy Easter!

    Comment by montucky — April 2, 2010 @ 22:53 | Reply

    • Hello Montucky.

      I am glad that You like this small park. That is funny that the tower is very low, but it is however so cosy.

      Happy Easter to You and Your family.

      Comment by sartenada — April 3, 2010 @ 10:42 | Reply

  5. Once again you have taken me to a beautiful part of your world.

    Comment by Sean Fraser — April 10, 2010 @ 23:27 | Reply

    • Hello Sean.

      So nice to read Your comment.

      Comment by sartenada — April 13, 2010 @ 06:08 | Reply

  6. Hi Matti!

    Wow! The photos you took from the tower are incredible! What views!

    -Emily

    Comment by Miss Em — April 19, 2010 @ 04:02 | Reply

    • Hi Emily.

      Thank You for Your nice comment.

      Comment by sartenada — April 19, 2010 @ 12:50 | Reply

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  8. elles sont tres belles tes photos.
    je te souhaite un bon lundi
    a+
    frammy

    Comment by frammy — November 8, 2010 @ 10:55 | Reply

    • Bonjour FRammy.

      Merci des commentaires. Il était si agréable à lire que t’as aimée mes photos.

      Belle journèe.

      Comment by sartenada — November 8, 2010 @ 12:18 | Reply


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