In English:
Reindeer lichen on Manamansalo island
In this post, I show photos from the island called Manamansalo, which is on the Lake Oulujärvi. Oulujärvi is the fifth largest lake in Finland in the Kainuu region and its area is 928 square kilometres / 358 square miles. The distance from Oulu to the ferry which connect the Manamansalo island and the mainland, is 127km / 79mi. The distance from Helsinki is 584km / 363mi and from the north, Manamansalo is connected to the mainland by the bridge.
The length of the island of Manamansalo is 16,2km / 10mi and the width is 13,8km / 8.6mi. On its coastlines, there are sandy beaches. Manamansalo lives on tourism. My photos presenting Manamansalo are divided into four parts. First part shows the crossing by the Alassalmi ferry. The length of ferry route is 733 meters / 802yd. Second part was our first stop where we made a coffee break. Third part shows reindeer lichen on the both side of the road and our final stop was at the Manamansalo Gate. At the Manamansalo Gate there are possibilities for some accommodations, but the most interesting to see for us was a Laplander’s style cottage (goahti, Sami hut) two photos. The price seemed to be 75€ / day.
En español:
Liquen de reno en la isla de Manamansalo
En este post, vos muestro fotos de la isla llamada Manamansalo, que está en el Lago Oulujärvi. Oulujärvi es el quinto lago más grande en Finlandia en la región de Kainuu y su área es 928 kilómetros cuadrados / 358 millas cuadradas. La distancia de Oulu al ferry que conecta la isla de Manamansalo y el continente, es 127km. La distancia desde Helsinki es 584km / 363mi y desde el norte, Manamansalo está conectado al continente por el puente.
La longitud de la isla de Manamansalo es 16,2km / 10mi y la anchura es 13,8km / 8.6mi. En sus costas, hay playas de arena. Manamansalo vive del turismo. Mis fotos presentando Manamansalo están divididos en cuatro partes. La primera parte muestra el cruce por el ferry de Alassalmi. La longitud del trayecto del transbordador es 733 metros / 802yd. La segunda parte fue nuestra primera parada donde hicimos una breve pausa para tomar café y refrescos. La tercera parte muestra líquenes de renos en ambos lados de la carretera y nuestra parada final fue en la Puerta de Manamansalo. En la puerta de Manamansalo habia posibilidades para algunos alojamientos, pero lo más interesante para nosotros fue para ver una cabaña con estilo de los lapones (goahti) dos fotos. El precio parecía ser 75 € / día.
En francais:
Lichen de rennes sur l’île de Manamansalo
Dans ce poste, je vous montre des photos de l’île appelée Manamansalo, est situé le Lac Oulujärvi. Oulujärvi est le cinquième plus grand lac de Finlande dans la région de Kainuu et sa superficie est de 928 kilomètres carrés / 358 milles carrés. La distance entre Oulu et le traversier, qui relie l’île Manamansalo et le continent, est de 127 km / 79mi. La distance de Helsinki est de 584 km / 363 mi et du nord, Manamansalo est relié au continent par le pont.
La longueur de l’île de Manamansalo est de 16,2km / 10.0 mi et la largeur est de 13,8 km / 8,6 mi. Sur ses côtes, il y a des plages de sable. Manamansalo vit sur le tourisme. Mes photos présentant Manamansalo sont divisées en quatre parties. La première partie montre la traverse par traversier d’Alassalmi. La longueur de la route du ferry est de 733 mètres / 802yd. La deuxième partie a été notre premier arrêt où nous avons fait une pause café avec le casse-croûte. La troisième partie vous montre le lichen de rennes des deux côtés de la route et notre arrêt final était à la porte de Manamansalo. À la porte de Manamansalo, il y a des possibilités pour certains aménagements, mais le plus intéressant à voir pour nous était un chalet de style lapon (deux photos). Le prix semblait être de 75 € par jour.
Em Português:
Líquen de rena na ilha de Manamansalo
Neste post, mostro fotos da ilha chamada Manamansalo, que fica no Lago Oulujärvi. Oulujärvi é o quinto maior lago da Finlândia na região de Kainuu e sua área é de 928 quilômetros quadrados / 358 milhas quadradas. A distância de Oulu para a balsa que liga a ilha de Manamansalo e o continente é de 127 km / 79mi. A distância de Helsínquia é de 584 km / 363mi e do norte, Manamansalo está conectado ao continente pela ponte.
O comprimento da ilha de Manamansalo é 16,2km / 10mi e a largura é 13,8km / 8,6mi. Nas suas costas, existem praias arenosas. Manamansalo vive do turismo. As minhas fotos apresentando Manamansalo estão divididas em quatro partes. A primeira parte mostra o cruzamento pela balsa de Alassalmi. O comprimento da rota da balsa é de 733 metros / 802yd. A segunda parte foi a nossa primeira parada em que fizemos uma pausa para o café com lanche. A terceira parte mostra o líquen de rena em ambos os lados da estrada e nossa parada final foi no portão de Manamansalo. No Manamansalo porta há possibilidades para alguns acomodações, mas o mais interessante para nós foi uma casa de estilo de Lapônia (duas fotos). O preço parecia ser de 75 € por dia.
Reindeer lichen / Liquen de renos / Lichen des rennes / Líquen de rena
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Reindeer lichen / Liquen de renos / Lichen des rennes / Líquen de rena
Reindeer lichen / Liquen de renos / Lichen des rennes / Líquen de rena
Another posts showing reindeer lichen / Otros postes mostrando el liquen del reno / Autres postes montrant le lichen de rennes. montrant le lichen de rennes
Autumn holiday / Vacaciones de otoño / Vacances d’automne .
My nearby environment / Mi entorno vecino / Mon environnement voisin .
Travels in Finland and abroad 
such a beautiful place and lovely pictures……. Nature in abundance……
Comment by Sudhir Chauhan — September 26, 2017 @ 07:03 |
Hello Sudhir.
The area is quite inhabited which means pure nature everywhere. Thank You.
Have a wonderful day!
Comment by Sartenada — September 26, 2017 @ 08:29 |
Never heard of reindeer lichen. Was the purple flower from the lichen? Pretty!
Comment by sunnydaysinseattle — September 26, 2017 @ 07:04 |
Hello sunnydaysinseattle.
Reindeer lichen exists in Finland generally on northern areas and on some areas in middle of Finland. Purple flower is Heather (Calluna vulgaris). It is general on sandy areas for example by roadsides. White plants are Reindeer lichen. Their appearance is peculiar, I think. Thank You commenting.
Have a wonderful day!
Comment by Sartenada — September 26, 2017 @ 08:39 |
That looks gorgeous, if it only was a bit warmer… you could have a swim in the beautiful lake. The forest floor looks a little like the in the Black forest in Germany in places . I love this nature! What a wonderful spot.!
Comment by utesmile — September 26, 2017 @ 08:02 |
Hello Ute.
Because the lake is big and windy weather, swimming would not have been a pleasure. We have made a road trip to Black Forrest and admired its views many years ago. Thank You commenting.
Have a good day!
Comment by Sartenada — September 26, 2017 @ 08:46 |
I’m familiar with Heather but not Reindeer litchen, it’s beautiful and your lakeside photos are gorgeous. Thank you for posting Matti.
Comment by Little Miss Traveller — September 26, 2017 @ 10:03 |
Hello Marion.
I guess that Reindeer lichen may exists only on some higher places and in the north. On our Arctic hills it is widely spread, because it is reindeer’s food. Thank You for Your comment.
Have a great day!
Comment by Sartenada — September 26, 2017 @ 12:15 |
Besides the wonderful nature I appreciate the cottage architecture….
Beautiful photos ,as always , thanks for taking me to this interesting island!
Comment by 76sanfermo — September 26, 2017 @ 11:30 |
Hello Anna.
I am very glad that You loved this post. To us the cottage architecture was a nice surprise. Thank You leaving Your kind comment.
Have a good day!
Comment by Sartenada — September 26, 2017 @ 12:26 |
Hello!
I love the landscape of the Foreland forest. Reindeer Lichen is unusual. I saw it for the first time. Is the reindeer a Reindeer Lichen to eat?
Comment by wakasahs15th — September 26, 2017 @ 12:32 |
Hello Wakasahs15th.
Yes in the nature, they eat Reindeer Lichen. In winter, reindeers have difficulties to find it under the snow, which covers the ground, but then man helps offering to them dry hay. Reindeers are half the tame, but they are wild animals after all. Reindeer herding is a traditional livelihood of the Arctic nations (Wikipedia). Thank You.
こんばんは.
Comment by Sartenada — September 26, 2017 @ 12:45 |
Good evening (^ ^)
The yellow ferry is fantastic. Do the reindeers’ moss become their food? I was attracted by the beautiful island scenery.
Comment by saganhama — September 26, 2017 @ 13:37 |
Hello Saganhama.
Reindeers eat Reindeer lichen. It is their food. When in winter, they have to eat dry hay offered by man, because finding it under the thick snow layer, is difficult. Ferry trips are to us a great fun to make and then there must be no hurry. I am very glad that You loved my photos.
すばらしい日を過してください。
Comment by Sartenada — September 27, 2017 @ 07:26 |
So beautiful! It would be a delightful place to go camping,canoeing. Are their wild reindeer on the island?
Comment by Deb — September 26, 2017 @ 14:04 |
Hello Deb.
Thank You for Your kind comment. On the island, there are not reindeers. They are slightly north. This area is not reindeer herding area. There are no wild reindeers, because somebody owns them. When driving car there is always a sign, which tell it. Here is the sign:
Warning from reindeers.
Have a wonderful day!
Comment by Sartenada — September 27, 2017 @ 07:41 |
I want to join in your coffee brake.
white plants in the ground is like cloud!
Comment by kanaconnie — September 26, 2017 @ 16:14 |
Hello Connie.
Very nice comment. I am glad that You loved my post. It would have been a great joy to take a coffee break with You! Thank You.
すばらしい日を過してください。
Comment by Sartenada — September 27, 2017 @ 08:21 |
Thank you for taking us with you to this beautiful island. The reindeer lichen is beautiful, as are the cottages you pictured.
Comment by seniorhiker — September 26, 2017 @ 17:16 |
Hello George.
I am glad that You loved visiting Manamansalo thru my photos. Thank You.
Have a good day!
Comment by Sartenada — September 27, 2017 @ 08:22 |
That’s such an amazing place
Comment by Bernieshoot — September 26, 2017 @ 18:25 |
Hello Bernard.
Thank You leaving Your kind comment.
Have a nice day!
Comment by Sartenada — September 27, 2017 @ 08:24 |
Laplander’s style cottage, I like it very much!
Comment by 洋子 — September 26, 2017 @ 18:57 |
Hello August.
We loved the cottage very much and thought that it would be an experience to spend a night there.
すばらしい日を過してください。
Comment by Sartenada — September 27, 2017 @ 08:25 |
Beautiful place and amazing scenery! That’s a huge amount of lichen!
Comment by montucky — September 26, 2017 @ 21:14 |
Hello Terry.
We had a nice road trip when driving to Manamansalo. Thank You.
Have a good day!
Comment by Sartenada — September 27, 2017 @ 08:27 |
The reindeer lichen looks like snow! I love that pointed building – what is it? Beautiful post!
Comment by Marilyn Albright — September 27, 2017 @ 01:44 |
Hello Marilyn.
Yes, indeed like snow. It is rentable summer cottage! We love its architecture. It would be nice to spend a night there. Thank You commenting.
Have a wonderful day!
Comment by Sartenada — September 27, 2017 @ 08:40 |
It is a nice island. Silver plants are superb. I can not see it unless I go to Takayama in Japan. Small flowers are cute（可愛い） too! The house that looks like between trees is longing for us. I was able to spend a wonderful time. Sounds good.
Comment by medaka4841 — September 27, 2017 @ 02:49 |
Hello Medaka4841.
So kind words warming my heart. Thank You. Although our road trip was nearly extempore, we loved it very much.
すばらしい日を過してください。
Comment by Sartenada — September 27, 2017 @ 08:46 |
Some of these photos remind me a bit of Canada, in that they are vast open spaces. Never seen that much lichen though, quite pretty.
Comment by Photography Journal Blog — September 27, 2017 @ 07:41 |
Hello Photography Journal Blog.
Reindeer lichen is easily damaging plant. It grows very slowly. I am glad that You left Your comment and loved my photos. Thank You.
Have a good day!
Comment by Sartenada — September 27, 2017 @ 08:52 |
I do enjoy your blog, particularly since we live in two different parts of the world, I enjoy seeing your part of the world.
Comment by Photography Journal Blog — September 30, 2017 @ 08:21 |
Thank You. Matti
Comment by Sartenada — September 30, 2017 @ 11:34 |
Your passion for what you do always shows through, Sartenada. I was reading your about page and the flight simulator post before I came here because I have never known anything of your background, despite the many times we have visited each other. Can you tell me about the name Sartenada- does it mean something in Finnish, or is it your own name? Excuse my ignorance. 🙂 🙂
Comment by restlessjo — September 27, 2017 @ 12:55 |
Hello Johanna.
You made interesting question. Well, when I selected my pseudonym Sartenada, my criterions were that were that it must be easy to read in Spanish, French, Portuguese, Italian and in many other languages. It means all these: As much meat or fish as a frying-pan can hold / Pan-fried / Panful, contents of a frying pan / Panful. I think that the last one is the simplest. When knowing what it means, it is not so glorious name, but I have quite proud about it after using it many years.
Thank You reading my Flight Simulator page and About-me-page. Yes, I have / had passions to become to a rally driver and pilot. Due to lack of money, my dreams never came thru, but driving fast on German motorways, was the dream came true. My wife took a video from it and this was the only occasion I have tested my car. I tried to give for a visitor what my unknown country offers with the big help of my wife.
Now when retired many years ago, our life is active. I shoot photos and have passion for languages. My wife has hobby for handicrafts and she is also interested in languages. For example she receive once a week a German magazine from Germany (Freizeit Revue) and solves crosswords from it. Together we love travel and follow about what it happens in the world
Thank You. Have a wonderful day.
Comment by Sartenada — September 28, 2017 @ 07:41 |
What a lovely explanation. Thank you for making me smile on a grey day. 🙂 🙂
Comment by restlessjo — September 28, 2017 @ 08:27 |
I’m always taken with how much Finland looks like Northern Ontario in Canada. I guess I shouldn’t be surprised. When I look at Finnish wilderness, it reminds me of home 🙂
Comment by Joanne Sisco — September 27, 2017 @ 14:29 |
Hello Joanne.
Yes, there are on many northern areas similarities. In fact, this area is in the middle of Finland north-south direction. Here is one example where is real north in Lapland.
North of the Arctic Circle 3.
This post starts one of our hiking tour on Arctic Hills where reindeers roam freely. I am glad that You visited my post and left Your kind comment. Thank You.
Have a wonderful day!
Comment by Sartenada — September 28, 2017 @ 10:08 |
One of my goals is to one day go to the Arctic Circle. In fact I’d like to go twice – once for the long summer day and again for the long winter night.
In fact, now that I think about it, I may need to go 4 times – for the Canadian experience, and then again for the Scandinavian one 😉
Comment by Joanne Sisco — September 28, 2017 @ 17:19 |
Hello Joanne.
That is many trips, but sounds great. If You someday visit our Arctic Circle in winter, then there are two other places, which are must-visit-places. This my favorite happening in Oulu:
Reindeer race.
Next February we will visit again. I wish that somebody would love shoot photos from my race some winter.
This is in Kemi, just north of Oulu:
World’s Biggest Snow Castle.
To spend for example a night inside must be awesome. There is inside ice bar chapel and ice / snow art.
Here are photos from wintry Arctic Circle, which is very near to Rovaniemi:
Arctic Circle in winter 2013.
Roosevelt log Cabin 2017.
To reach these is quite easy, buses, trains and by air.
Happy upcoming weekend and safe travels!
Comment by Sartenada — September 29, 2017 @ 07:46 |
The Island of Manamansalo with its very own vegetation like reindeer lichen or the heather (Erica) is rather beautiful, Matti. Thanks for showing close-ups of the lichen, too! Looks great!
Have a nice rest of the week! Greetings from Germany!
Michèle
Comment by ladyfromhamburg — September 27, 2017 @ 18:48 |
Hello Michèle.
Reindeer Lichen is in our eyes very special vegetation. When we lived about 50 kilometers to the north of Helsinki, there were Reindeer Lichen around our home. This is visible in one of my posts. The area showed where Ice Age stopped. I am glad that You visited my post and left Your kind comment. Thank You.
Happy upcoming weekend! Matti
Comment by Sartenada — September 28, 2017 @ 10:15 |
It is an impressive place. Que fotos maravilhosas!
PS: It is awesome that you write in 4 languages 🙂
Comment by Regina Martins — September 27, 2017 @ 19:09 |
Hello Regina.
Thank You leaving your praising comment. In my family languages are our hobby. 🙂
Have a wonderful day!
Comment by Sartenada — September 28, 2017 @ 10:16 |
Ok, now I know what reindeer lichen looks like! Lovely pictures.
Comment by Anabel Marsh — September 28, 2017 @ 01:05 |
Hello Anabel.
Yes, when Reindeer Lichen covers landscape, it is like snow. Thank You visiting my post and leaving Your kind comment.
Happy upcoming weekend.
Comment by Sartenada — September 28, 2017 @ 10:26 |
Nao conhecia Reindeer Lichen, obrigada por mostrar! Lindas fotos, como sempre!
Abracos,
Claudia
Comment by claudialasetzki — September 28, 2017 @ 11:46 |
Olá Claudia.
Obrigado para o seu gentil comentário. Fico feliz que tenha gostado as minhas fotos. O Lichen de rena é como a neve naquele terreno! 🙂 Abraços.
Bom fim de semana. Matti
Comment by Sartenada — September 28, 2017 @ 12:04 |
The lichen is so beautiful. Like a soft colorful forest flooring. the trees remind me a great deal of Canadian forests.
Comment by Sue Slaght — September 29, 2017 @ 22:31 |
Hello Sue.
They are beautiful in their own way and together they form a beautiful carpet on the ground. Than You visiting my blog and leaving Your kind comment.
Happy weekend.
Comment by Sartenada — September 30, 2017 @ 07:41 |
Is this ship? or bridge?(top photo)
Mini house is very pretty！
I want to go this place.
Thank you!
Comment by キース — September 30, 2017 @ 11:00 |
Hello Keith.
It is 渡し舟, 渡し船, 渡船, いかだ. The Ferry replaces the bridge, when there is no bridge in use.
I am glad that You loved my photos and left Your kind comment. Thank You.
幸せな週末!
Comment by Sartenada — September 30, 2017 @ 11:43 |
Sobrevolé Finlandia en un vuelo hacia otro destino.
Sus inmensos bosques, sus carreteritas entre el agua y sus casitas de madera, me pareció un paisaje tan bonito que me dieron ganas de quedarme allí y disfrutar de aquello, aunque iba a un destino que también me atraía mucho.
Conozco Helsinki, pero volveré, espero, a visitar más zonas de Finlandia.
Comment by Si, Soy Gallega — October 2, 2017 @ 19:49 |
Hola Luisa.
Su capacidad para describir mi país me sorprende. Es como un gorjeo de pajaritos por la mañana de verano temprano. Usted ha notado, que sabiendo Helsinki no está sabiendo Finlandia. Muchas gracias.
¡Que disfrutes de una estupenda jornada! Matti
Comment by Sartenada — October 3, 2017 @ 07:44 |
Hola Matti,
Que bonito lo que has escrito sobre los pajaritos y yo. Me ha encantado.
Lo que vi de Finlandia me gustó muchísimo. Desde el aire la perspectiva es fantástica, se aprecian cosas que es imposible desde tierra.
El avión volaba bajo porque hizo escala en Helsinki, así que era fácil ver los bosques y las casitas en medio, las carreteritas.
Imagino que Helsinki, a pesar de ser la capital no tiene mucho que ver con el resto de Finlandia. Por eso, tengo pendiente esa atractiva zona.
Buena semana para ti también.
Aclaración: Los españoles de la Península hablamos de tú a las personas cercanas (te considero cercano) y usted a las personas de edad o grado de importancia.
Por eso te tuteo.
En Canarias se usa más el Usted, supongo que por eso lo haces, pero no es la norma en la Península.
Feliz semana, Matti.
Comment by Si, Soy Gallega — October 3, 2017 @ 09:18 |
Muchas gracias Luisa. Lo recuerdo.
Además en algunos países de América la palabra tú es reemplazada por vos. Matti
Comment by Sartenada — October 3, 2017 @ 13:55 |
Exacto..😊😊
Comment by Si, Soy Gallega — October 3, 2017 @ 14:22 |
A fascinating post with wonderful photos as always,Matti!Extraordinary forestscapes and sandy beaches.I was stunned by your lichen macros and the textures!It is a quiet island,an ideal holiday resort that doesn’t teem with tourists.Have a lovely & peaceful evening,my friend 🙂
Comment by DG MARYOGA — October 5, 2017 @ 18:55 |
Hello Doda.
The target of this extempore road trip was to find Reindeer Lichens and we did find. 🙂 This place is not a tourist trap indeed, but it offers something for occasional visitors. Thank You leaving Your kind comment and loving my photos.
Happy weekend.
Comment by Sartenada — October 6, 2017 @ 07:30 |
You’re welcome.Happy weekend to you too 🙂
Comment by DG MARYOGA — October 6, 2017 @ 11:45 |
What a beautiful post with so many stunning photos. I love the lichen too and they grow in abundance also in Sweden from where I come. Mixed in with the pink heather at times makes it better than any bouquet.
The high triangular house by the lake is magic. What imagination. Altogether a wonderful presentation.
Miriam
Comment by delphini510 — October 6, 2017 @ 15:10 |
Hello Miriam.
Thank You for Your praising comment. Very nice. We have made long time ago two road trips to Sweden. One was driving from Stockholm on the coastal road to Haparanda and then to Tornio Finland. The other was driving maybe thru Åre, Östersund, Wilhelmina, Arvidsjaur and Jokkmok then to Finland. I loved this route very much.
Happy weekend.
Comment by Sartenada — October 7, 2017 @ 10:41 |
I very much enjoyed seeing the reindeer lichen and the surrounding scenery. 🙂
Comment by Deb Platt — October 29, 2017 @ 22:25 |
Hello Deb.
I am very glad that You love my photos. Thank You for You kind comment.
Happy new week.
Comment by Sartenada — October 30, 2017 @ 08:42 |
Wow, you are right–such beautiful, thick lichens! And your command of languages is as impressive as your photography. Thanks for finding me in Wing’s World! Cheers, and Merry Christmas!
Comment by gretchenwing — December 22, 2017 @ 18:14 |
Hello Gretchen.
Thank You. Languages are my hobby. When speaking many languages travelling is easy! 🙂 I am glad that You loved my photos.
Merry Christmas!
Comment by Sartenada — December 23, 2017 @ 09:31 |
Beautiful landscape for reindeers (and humans).
I notice caravans in one of your photos and can only imagine how freezing it would be in one of those! Check out some of my posts in Reg (motorhome) – how I miss Reg. 🙂 https://imageearthtravel.com/category/europe/united-kingdom/
Comment by Image Earth Travel — November 28, 2018 @ 11:25 |
Thank You Nilla.
Finnish motorhomes are equipped with heating! The floors have for example insulation. You can stay overnight in winter in them. Thank You again for Your kind comment. Matti
Comment by Sartenada — November 28, 2018 @ 11:37 |
I’m impressed but not surprised Matti.
Reg had a great heater but as he was a 1997 model, wasn’t geared up with heated flooring. I’m getting off track here but guess I compare living in a motorhome similar to living in a boat. Both provide a wonderful mechanism to travel but you can’t sink a motorhome! 😉
Comment by Image Earth Travel — November 28, 2018 @ 12:15 |
Wow! I had no idea reindeer lichen was so pretty!
Comment by Jayme — January 27, 2019 @ 19:44 |
Hello Jayme.
I am glad that You did find this post. Few people have no idea what reindeers and it looks. Thank You commenting.
Wishing You a very happy new week.
Comment by Sartenada — January 28, 2019 @ 07:27 |
The Reindeer Lichen is beautiful and captured well. It is interesting for me to see the motorhomes. Thank you for sharing this link, Matti.
Comment by Tokeloshe. — June 17, 2019 @ 01:02 |
Hello Linda.
The Reindeer Lichen is beautiful. It interesting that reindeers eat it. In winter they dig it under the snow. Thank You commenting. Tomorrow is my posting day and my post is very different this time. Hopefully You will love it.
Have a good day!
Comment by Sartenada — June 17, 2019 @ 06:58 |