Finnish Lakeland / Región de Lagos / Région des lacs / Distrito dos lagos

October 26, 2015

Finnish Lakeland / Región de Lagos / Région des lacs / Distrito dos lagos

In English:

On our road trip to Puumala we decided to pass thru the scenery road and to stop at Pistohiekka. On both side of the road there are lakes. In 2010 I made a post presenting Pistohiekka area and now my second post complete my previous photos.

En español:

En nuestro viaje por carretera a Puumala decidimos pasar a través de la carretera de paisaje y parar en Pistohiekka. En ambos lados de la carretera hay lagos. En 2010 hice un post presentando la área de Pistohiekka y ahora mi segundo post completa mis fotos anteriores.

En francais:

Dans notre voyage sur la route à Puumala nous avons décidé de passer à travers la route de paysages et s’arrêter à Pistohiekka. Sur les deux côtés de la route il y a des lacs. En 2010, j’ai fait un poste présentant de la région de Pistohiekka et maintenant mon second post complètent mes photos précédentes.

Em Português:

Na nossa viagem para Puumala decidimos passar através da estrada cenário e parar no Pistohiekka. Em ambos os lados da estrada existem lagos. Em 2010 eu fiz um post apresentando a área do Pistohiekka e agora o meu segundo post completam as minhas fotos anteriores.

Finnish Lakeland / Región de Lagos / Région des lacs / Distrito dos lagos

2010:

Pistohiekka – Scenery road / Pistohiekka – Camino de paisaje / Pistohiekka – Route de paysage.

Comments (97)

97 Comments »

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Comment by valentin10 — October 26, 2015 @ 08:02 | Reply
- Hi Valentin.
  
  Thank You reblogging my newest post. Happy new week.
  
  Comment by Sartenada — October 26, 2015 @ 08:50 | Reply
  - Hi you’re welcome, my pleasure thanks for nice post see you later take care 🙂
    
    Comment by valentin10 — October 26, 2015 @ 23:08 | Reply
  - Hi you’re welcome, my pleasure and thanks for great post. Have a nice week see you later and take care 🙂 !
    
    Comment by valentin10 — October 26, 2015 @ 23:15 | Reply
That looks like a peaceful place to visit.

An Australian blogger whom I follow is soon going to Finland. I told her about your blog. Here is the link to her latest post: https://ravensridge.wordpress.com/2015/10/26/blinky-bill/

Comment by Yvonne — October 26, 2015 @ 08:19 | Reply
- Hello Yvonne.
  
  Thank You commenting my post I will check the link You gave here.
  
  Happy new week.
  
  Comment by Sartenada — October 26, 2015 @ 08:52 | Reply
  - I think she already follows you!
    
    Comment by Yvonne — October 26, 2015 @ 10:24 | Reply
    - Yep. 🙂
      
      Comment by Sartenada — October 26, 2015 @ 11:10 | Reply
Une belle balade. Des bises de France 🙂

Comment by Sophie L. — October 26, 2015 @ 09:38 | Reply
- Bonjour Sophie.
  
  Tes visites sur mon blog sont toujours un plaisir pour moi. Merci beaucoup. Gros bisous.
  
  Bonne semaine.
  
  Comment by Sartenada — October 26, 2015 @ 09:42 | Reply
that’s a beautiful place! I love lakes!

Comment by Traveling Rockhopper — October 26, 2015 @ 10:27 | Reply
- Hello Traveling Rockhopper.
  
  Nice to read Your comment. Thank you.
  
  Happy new week.
  
  Comment by Sartenada — October 26, 2015 @ 11:11 | Reply
  - Thanks! Have a nice week too! 🙂
    
    Comment by Traveling Rockhopper — October 26, 2015 @ 14:14 | Reply
It’s so beautiful! I put Finnland on my to travel list! Is Summer a good time to come and visit?

Comment by utesmile — October 26, 2015 @ 10:48 | Reply
- Hi Ute.
  
  Thank you. Yes, summer is good time for a visit. In Finland, “tourist / real” summer is from June to mid-August. From mid-August to mid-September is ideal for visiting our Lapland, which is the northernmost area in Finland. “Hottest” month is July, but often in August there is Indian summer. May is many times cool, which means that it there can be warm, but it is not guaranteed.
  
  Finns are mainly on vacation from Midsummer to the first week of August. Then the majority of tourist come from Europe in August. Our personal favorite time to spend holiday is between the second week of august and second week of September.
  
  If You are interested to see midnight sun, then visit Lapland in midsummer. We have excellent bus and train connections, but to make a road trip is the best.
  
  Happy new week.
  
  Comment by Sartenada — October 26, 2015 @ 11:29 | Reply
  - Thanks for this, love to see and experience the midnight sun! August should be good then! I am usually off then! Yay
    
    Comment by utesmile — October 26, 2015 @ 11:40 | Reply
    - Ute,
      
      In Nuorgam, the sun is above the horizon continuously from May 16 until July 29 or 74 days. This means that nights are yet white in August and sun is nearly visible at midnight. Nuorgam, how it looks like and where it is:
      
      Nuorgam, Finland.
      
      From Finland it is possible to make a road trip to:
      
      Road trip to Nordkapp.I recommend.
      
      This is the Southernmost place where to see midnight sun in Finland.
      
      Aavasaksa hill
      
      Welcome.
      
      Comment by Sartenada — October 26, 2015 @ 12:09 | Reply
      - That sounds so interesting….and fantastic landscape, well worth a visit. Thank you very much! I am going to look into it more!
        
        Comment by utesmile — October 26, 2015 @ 19:23 | Reply
        
        You are welcome. 🙂
        
        Comment by Sartenada — October 27, 2015 @ 08:33 | Reply
What a lovely breath of morning air that was! Have a great week, Sartenada 🙂

Comment by restlessjo — October 26, 2015 @ 11:04 | Reply
- Hello Johanna.
  
  Thank You. We choose this route, when possible. It is between Mikkeli and Puumala. The road is hilly and curvy.
  
  Enjoy this new week. 🙂
  
  Comment by Sartenada — October 26, 2015 @ 11:36 | Reply
Lindas as fotos!!!
Sempre envio os seus posts para a minha mãe que mora no Brasil. E ela se encanta com a beleza da Finlândia através de suas fotos!
Uma pena ela não saber sobre computadores direito pra poder escrever comentários.
Saudações e uma boa semana!

Comment by Roberta — October 26, 2015 @ 11:35 | Reply
- Oi Roberta.
  
  Obrigado pela visita e pelo comentário!
  
  Anja queria também imediatamente de ler seu comentário amável. Como é lindo, que sua mãe pode ver também as fotos do país onde você mora agora.
  
  Uma ótima semana pra você!
  
  Comment by Sartenada — October 26, 2015 @ 11:55 | Reply
I always like the beautiful nature of your country

Comment by wakasahs15th — October 26, 2015 @ 11:41 | Reply
- Hello Wakasahs15th.
  
  I am happy that that You loved my photos. Thank You.
  
  こんばんは
  
  Comment by Sartenada — October 26, 2015 @ 12:11 | Reply
These are lovely photos and I’m struck by how much it looks like the lake areas of Ontario, Canada where I live.

Comment by womanseyeview — October 26, 2015 @ 13:37 | Reply
- Hi Carol.
  
  Thank you for Your kind comment. It is curious, but I have heard many times, that some landscapes in Finland resemble those in other countries. 🙂 Very interesting always to hear it!
  
  Have a great new week.
  
  Comment by Sartenada — October 26, 2015 @ 13:47 | Reply
Lovely, peaceful spot in the world. 🙂

Comment by Judy @ NewEnglandGardenAndThread — October 26, 2015 @ 14:07 | Reply
- Hi Judy.
  
  Yes it is indeed. The Lakeland area is is very beautiful. Thank You commenting so nicely.
  
  Have a wonderful day!
  
  Comment by Sartenada — October 26, 2015 @ 14:27 | Reply
Until searching on Google Maps, I never realized the extensive lake geography of southern Finland. Thanks for the glimpse M 🙂

Comment by mvschulze — October 26, 2015 @ 14:10 | Reply
- Hello mvschulze.
  
  One could easily pass one week on this area exploring it by car. There are three towns, Savonlinna, Lappeenranta and Mikkeli surrounding it. My favorite town of those is Savonlinna with its Medieval castle of St. Olaf’s Castle The best thing is to cruise on this area onboard of some old, more than 100 years old, steam ships. Thank you commenting.
  
  Have a great day!
  
  Comment by Sartenada — October 26, 2015 @ 14:31 | Reply
Beautiful and very large lakes! I love the rocky cliffs along the shore.

Comment by montucky — October 26, 2015 @ 15:16 | Reply
- Hi Terry.
  
  Thank You. I am glad that You loved my photos and the scenery.
  
  Have a great day!
  
  Comment by Sartenada — October 27, 2015 @ 08:04 | Reply
Beautiful lakes and scenery!

Comment by Laura — October 26, 2015 @ 15:49 | Reply
- Hello Laura.
  
  Thank you for your kind words.
  
  Have a wonderful day!
  
  Comment by Sartenada — October 27, 2015 @ 08:05 | Reply
Your beautiful photos are inspiring us to visit Lakeland! It looks like a great place to explore by boat. Is the fishing good?

Comment by Marilyn Albright — October 26, 2015 @ 16:57 | Reply
- Hi Marilyn.
  
  Yes, fishing in summer and in winter is possible and popular. Thank You visiting my blog and commenting it.
  
  Have a nice day!
  
  Comment by Sartenada — October 27, 2015 @ 08:08 | Reply
I enjoy beautiful scenery again.
Thanks for sharing.

Comment by 洋子 — October 26, 2015 @ 17:08 | Reply
- Hello August.
  
  I am glad that You commented my post and loved the sceneries. Thank You.
  
  すばらしい日を過してください。
  
  Comment by Sartenada — October 27, 2015 @ 08:14 | Reply
I really like the many, many lakes and the typical landscape of Finland. What a nice area! Glad that you always show it to all of us, Matti!

-Michèle-

Comment by ladyfromhamburg — October 26, 2015 @ 18:07 | Reply
- Hallo Michèle.
  
  When driving the road rom / to Puumala, then this is must-stop-place. Thank You for your kind words.
  
  Viele Grüße!
  
  Comment by Sartenada — October 27, 2015 @ 08:19 | Reply
Really very beautiful places, the photos are fantastic wowww, congratulations!
Greetings, Patrizia

Comment by Patrizia M. — October 26, 2015 @ 18:38 | Reply
- Ciao Patrizia.
  
  Thank You leaving so nice comment about the place and my photos. Un Abbraccione.
  
  Buona settimana!
  
  Comment by Sartenada — October 27, 2015 @ 08:32 | Reply
Wow, ils sont magnifiques ces lacs.
Merci Sartenada, de nous les faire découvrir.
La nature est belle chez toi.
Je te souhaite une belle journée.

Comment by vever02 — October 26, 2015 @ 19:56 | Reply
- Bonjour Hervé.
  
  Vos mots aimables réchauffent mon cœur et ils inspirent mon esprit. Merci beucoup.
  
  Belle journée.
  
  Comment by Sartenada — October 27, 2015 @ 08:46 | Reply
How wonderful!
Everythig looks so neat and precise , in your photos…..
(In your country , I mean…!)
Thanks for this share, Matti!

Comment by 76sanfermo — October 26, 2015 @ 20:47 | Reply
- Ciao Anna.
  
  Thank You for your praising words concerning this landscape with lakes. I am happy that You loved my photos.
  
  Passa una splendida giornata!
  
  Comment by Sartenada — October 27, 2015 @ 09:34 | Reply
Beautiful pictures – cannot believe how much it looks like the area I was raised – Lake Superior – Upper Michigan. Course, there are plenty of Finns whose families immigrated there and I can see why – looks like “home” – kiitos for sharing.

Comment by pheikell — October 26, 2015 @ 21:44 | Reply
- Hi Paula.
  
  Thank You / kiitos praising my photos and leaving Your kind comment.
  
  Many Finnish immigrants searched in the “New World”, places which alleviated their yearning for old homeland. Btw, I have huge amount of photos from Pohjanmaa (Ostrobothnia) presenting beautiful bell towers, churches, Poor-man statues, memorials etc. If You remember the town / village, which You know, then it might be possible to find some photos from my blog. Matti.
  
  Have a wonderful day!
  
  Comment by Sartenada — October 27, 2015 @ 10:07 | Reply
Magnifique paysages et très belles photos 🙂 Bonne soirée

Comment by LNA — October 26, 2015 @ 21:47 | Reply
- Bonjour Helein.
  
  Mon cœur bat de la joie, quand je lisais votre commentaire. Merci beaucoup.
  
  Bonne journée.
  
  Comment by Sartenada — October 27, 2015 @ 11:11 | Reply
These pictures really make me want to visit Finland again. Thankfully next summer I will be again at our cottage for a few weeks as we couldnt go this year

Comment by CrazyChineseFamily — October 26, 2015 @ 22:21 | Reply
- Hello Timo.
  
  Thank You commenting. Finnish summer at the summer cottage is unforgettable. Silence, birds’ songs, lake, swimming and just relaxing, it is called “recharging batteries”. 🙂
  
  Have a nice day!
  
  Comment by Sartenada — October 27, 2015 @ 11:17 | Reply
  - I am really looking forward to recharge my batteries next summer then 🙂
    
    Comment by CrazyChineseFamily — October 27, 2015 @ 11:54 | Reply
Nature is beautiful!!

Comment by harubocchan — October 26, 2015 @ 22:59 | Reply
- Hello Harubocchan.
  
  Thank You commenting and loving my photos.
  
  こんばんは.
  
  Comment by Sartenada — October 27, 2015 @ 11:19 | Reply
Beautiful scenery! I would love to be at that cabin in your last photo! 🙂

Comment by Linda Arthur Tejera — October 27, 2015 @ 15:21 | Reply
- Hi Linda.
  
  Thank You leaving so nice comment. On this area there are thousands summer cottages. There are hundreds of summer cottages for rent. Every summer cottage has at least Sauna and possibility to row a boat and to swim.
  
  If You have not seen my old post, in which I present different kind of summer cottages, then look at this:
  
  Cruise to Rock paintings.
  
  Have a nice day!
  
  Comment by Sartenada — October 28, 2015 @ 08:04 | Reply
How beautiful lake !
If I down steps from cabin , my heart leaps for joy (^^)/
And I want to go hiking around lake.
I interesting rock hill.

Comment by そのちゃん — October 27, 2015 @ 15:49 | Reply
- Hello そのちゃん.
  
  Thank You for Your kind comment.The lake Saimaa is huge. Wikipedia tells it better than I:
  
  Saimaa.
  
  こんばんは.
  
  Comment by Sartenada — October 28, 2015 @ 08:13 | Reply
Love this area of Finland!! Your photos do it justice…

Comment by ss-k — October 28, 2015 @ 08:56 | Reply
- Saila, thank You praising the beauty of the area.
  
  Comment by Sartenada — October 28, 2015 @ 09:04 | Reply
I just love this place! So serene and beautiful. I would die happy here!

Comment by Dancing With Shadows — October 28, 2015 @ 14:41 | Reply
- Hi Dancing With Shadows.
  
  Very nice to read Your kind comment. Thank You.
  
  Have a wonderful day!
  
  Comment by Sartenada — October 28, 2015 @ 14:45 | Reply
Beautiful scenery!

Comment by plaidcamper — October 28, 2015 @ 15:50 | Reply
- Hi plaidcamper.
  
  Very nice to read that You loved the landscape of my photos. Thank You for Your kind comment.
  
  Happy Sunday!
  
  Comment by Sartenada — November 1, 2015 @ 08:46 | Reply
Such beautiful vistas which remind me so much of Canada.

Comment by Sue Slaght — October 28, 2015 @ 16:01 | Reply
- Hello Sue.
  
  Thank You visiting my blog, loving my photos and leaving so nice comment.
  
  Happy Sunday!
  
  Comment by Sartenada — November 1, 2015 @ 08:51 | Reply
A stunning set of images. Have a wonderful day.

Comment by Karin Pinkham — October 28, 2015 @ 16:52 | Reply
- Hello Karin.
  
  Thank you praising my photos. Lakeland is one of the nicest area in Finland. There are lakes and lakes here and there. Many people have their own summer cottages with Sauna from which they can go to swim easily.
  
  Happy Sunday!
  
  Comment by Sartenada — November 1, 2015 @ 09:00 | Reply
Magníficas imágenes Sartenada! algun día tengo que visitar esa región, me encantaría! Felicidades por tu trabajo! 🙂

Comment by Jacintº — October 28, 2015 @ 17:08 | Reply
- Hola Jacint.
  
  Me alegra que te gusten mis fotos. Muchas gracias por tus palabras, me dan mucho ánimo.
  
  ¡Que tengas un muy buen día!
  
  Comment by Sartenada — November 1, 2015 @ 09:03 | Reply
How beautiful!
I can feel clean air and calm quiet atmosphere from your photos.
Thank you!

Comment by kanaconnie — October 30, 2015 @ 06:18 | Reply
- Hi Connie.
  
  I am glad that You loved my photos showing this area in Finland. Thank You for Your praising comment.
  
  こんばんは.
  
  Comment by Sartenada — November 1, 2015 @ 09:09 | Reply
Mesmerising photographs… Outstanding landscapes, dear Sartenada… All the best to you. Aquileana ✨☺️💞

Comment by Aquileana — October 30, 2015 @ 10:42 | Reply
- Hola Aquileana.
  
  I am glad that you loved my photos and left so kind comment. Thank You.
  
  Un abrazo y ¡buen día!
  
  Comment by Sartenada — November 1, 2015 @ 09:24 | Reply
Land of a thousand lakes – this is exactly how I know Finland. Lovely! Wonder how the area got is name – believe ‘hiekka’ means ‘sand’ but it seems like the shoreline is more rocks and forest:)

Comment by Inger — October 30, 2015 @ 18:29 | Reply
- Hi Inger.
  
  I noticed that You know a lot of Finland. Yes, Hiekka is sand in English. Landscapes on different are vary very much. Well, we have sandy beaches and sand dunes also. Here is an example:
  
  Kalajoki sand dunes.
  
  I am glad for Your comment.
  
  Happy Sunday!
  
  Comment by Sartenada — November 1, 2015 @ 09:45 | Reply
Good view!
I feel clear air.

Comment by キース — October 31, 2015 @ 10:52 | Reply
- Hello Keith.
  
  Thank You for Your kind comment.
  
  こんばんは.
  
  Comment by Sartenada — November 1, 2015 @ 09:51 | Reply
(sigh) lookin’ @ your trip, it seems there’s places on the planet where “all is right” — everything is okay ~ relaxing to look at your pix !

Comment by betunada — November 1, 2015 @ 03:24 | Reply
- Hi Betunada.
  
  So kind comment. Thank You. I am glad that You loved my photos showing “tiny” part of our Lakeland.
  
  Happy Sunday!
  
  Comment by Sartenada — November 1, 2015 @ 09:54 | Reply
Beautiful pictures, as always! I’ll visit later this month, but I believe even the autumn colors are gone already.

Comment by Tiny — November 1, 2015 @ 17:29 | Reply
- Hi Tiny.
  
  Thank You for Your visiting and commenting my blog. Well, You are right about autumn colors. Last week we drove from Mikkeli to Oulu (455 km / 283 mi) and we saw that more than half of leaves have fallen from trees. I can imagine that in the south on coastal line there are yet leaves on trees. When looking out of our window this Monday morning, no leaves on trees.
  
  In Oulu the weather was cold and windy. Temperature was -3.0ºC / 26.6ºF. This morning according to our smart phones in Oulu the temperature was 6ºC / 42.8ºF, but in Mikkeli 4ºC / 39.2ºF. If You are gonna drive, then winter tires are must, but not officially obligatory. Welcome.
  
  Have a great start of new week.
  
  Comment by Sartenada — November 2, 2015 @ 08:11 | Reply
Such beautiful photos and landscapes…seems I could spend a lifetime there just exploring and enjoy the views.

Comment by Dalo 2013 — November 4, 2015 @ 05:41 | Reply
- Hello Randall.
  
  What a nice comment. I am glad that You loved my photos. Thank -you.
  
  Have a nice day!
  
  Comment by Sartenada — November 5, 2015 @ 08:53 | Reply
I enjoy reading about your journeys in your part of the world, Sartenada. I would love to visit Finland in person, but for now I’m happy to view your beautiful landscapes.

Comment by elisa ruland — November 6, 2015 @ 17:06 | Reply
- Hi Elisa.
  
  You are so kind. I am glad that You can see glimpses from my country thru my photos. Thank You commenting.
  
  Happy Sunday.
  
  Comment by Sartenada — November 8, 2015 @ 10:29 | Reply
Wonderful series of spectacular photos,great views over the lake!

Comment by DG MARYOGA — November 10, 2015 @ 18:16 | Reply
- Hi DG MARYOGA.
  
  Very nice to read Your praising comment. Thank You.
  
  Have a nice day!
  
  Comment by Sartenada — November 11, 2015 @ 12:27 | Reply
  - My pleasure dear Sartenada!Thank you my friend,I wish you also have a nice day! Doda
    
    Comment by DG MARYOGA — November 11, 2015 @ 13:05 | Reply
Thanks to be on my blog to visit.I find here on yours o lot of amazing pictures and information.

Comment by natuurfreak — November 12, 2015 @ 15:55 | Reply
- Hello Natuurfreak.
  
  Thank You for Your kind comment.
  
  Have a nice day!
  
  Comment by Sartenada — November 13, 2015 @ 08:32 | Reply
Every post in four languages?! Impressive. 👍🏻😊

Comment by AnnaJ — November 16, 2015 @ 04:36 | Reply
- Hello Anna.
  .
  Well, in four languages since two years, in three since 2009 and in English only about three posts. I know these languages, but the old proverb says: “doing is learning”. I understand also German and Swedish, but not enough to blog in them.
  
  Have a great start of new week.
  
  Comment by Sartenada — November 16, 2015 @ 08:38 | Reply
I went to Finland in July’2013 (summer) and then Jan’2015 (winter). I think I have to go again someday in autumn to do some hiking…

Comment by kimberleykwek — November 20, 2015 @ 09:15 | Reply
- Hello Kimberley.
  
  Very interesting to read Your comment. Twice in Finland! Many are afraid of winter, because it is cold. Did You visit in the North? My favorite places in winter are these two:
  
  World’s Biggest Snow Castle.
  
  Arctic Circle in winter.
  
  Snow castle will be opened in late January and The Arctic Circle is at its best since January to Mid-March. Personally, we love to those Northern parts between late August and Mid-September. There are gorgeous nature at those days when hiking on Arctic Fells where reindeers roam around. I have many posts from there.
  
  Have a nice day!
  
  Comment by Sartenada — November 20, 2015 @ 09:37 | Reply