February 13, 2018

White bridges in winter / Puentes blancos en invierno / Ponts Blanc en hiver / Pontes brancas no inverno

In English:

White bridges of Hupisaaret in Oulu in winter.

Hupisaaret, freely translated means “Fun Islands”, is a recreation area in the center of Oulu, consisting of many islands, which connect to each other by white bridges. Between these islands, there are small brooks and waterways. How to fast reach Hupisaaret from Helsinki? By air 1 hour, by rail about 5 hours and 25 minutes, by bus 8 hours and by car 7 hours.

Welcome to walk with us thru my photos. My wife will show you the right path, so you will not get lost.

En español:

Puentes blancos de Hupisaaret en Oulu en invierno.

Hupisaaret, traducidos libremente “Islas Divertidas”, es una zona de recreo en el centro de Oulu, que consta de muchas islas y que se conectan entre sí por puentes blancos. Entre estas islas, hay pequeños arroyos y cursos de agua. ¿Cómo rápidamente para llegar a Hupisaaret desde Helsinki? Por aire 1 hora, por ferrocarril cerca de 5 horas y 25 minutos, 8 horas en autobús y en carro 7 horas.

¡Bienvenido! a caminar con nosotros a través de mis fotos. Mi esposa le mostrará el camino correcto, por lo que no se pierda.

En francais:

Ponts Blanc de Hupisaaret à Oulu en hiver.

Hupisaaret, traduit librement “îles de joie” est une zone de loisirs dans le centre d’Oulu, qui se compose de nombreuses îles et qui sont reliées entre elles par des ponts blancs. Parmi ces îles, il y a des petits ruisseaux et cours d’eau. Combien de temps pour atteindre Hupisaaret de Helsinki? 1 heure par air, en train environ 5 heures et 25 minutes, 8 heures en bus et en voiture 7 heures.

Bienvenue avec nous à promener à travers mes photos! Ma femme va vous montrer le bon chemin, de sorte que vous ne serez pas perdu.

Em Português:

As pontes brancas de Hupisaaret em Oulu no inverno.

Hupisaaret, traduzido livremente significa “Ilhas de divertimento”, é uma área de lazer no centro de Oulu, que consiste em muitas ilhas, que se conectam entre si por pontes brancas. Entre essas ilhas, há pequenos ribeiros e cursos de água. Como rapidamente para chegar ao Hupisaaret de Helsínquia? Por via aérea 1 hora, de trem cerca de 5 horas e 25 minutos, de ônibus 8 horas e de carro 7 horas.

Bem-vindo a caminhar conosco através das minhas fotos. A minha esposa irá mostrar-lhe o caminho certo, para que você não vai perder.

White bridges in winter / Puentes blancos en invierno / Ponts Blanc en hiver / Pontes brancas no inverno

White bridges in summer / Puentes blancos en verano / Ponts blancs en été / Pontes brancas no verão .

Comments (94)

94 Comments »

Lovely winter photos!

Comment by Peter Klopp — February 13, 2018 @ 08:21 | Reply
- Hello Peter.
  
  Thank You for Your praising comment.
  
  Have a good day!
  
  Comment by Sartenada — February 13, 2018 @ 09:44 | Reply
Lindas fotos!

Comment by Ideias em Blog — February 13, 2018 @ 08:35 | Reply
- Oi Ideias em Blog.
  
  Muito obrigado pelo comentário.
  
  Tenha uma ótima semana.
  
  Comment by Sartenada — February 13, 2018 @ 09:52 | Reply
  - Obrigado! Também lhe desejo uma ótima semana!
    Abraços.
    
    Comment by Ideias em Blog — February 13, 2018 @ 14:11 | Reply
Que fotos tan maravillosas! 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

Comment by quesellevaalamoda — February 13, 2018 @ 08:48 | Reply
- Hola quesellevaalamoda.
  
  Gracias a vos por tus muy buenas palabras hacia mi blog.
  
  ¡Buen día!
  
  Comment by Sartenada — February 13, 2018 @ 09:56 | Reply
Just beautiful. I am not jealous because I like it similarly 😀

Comment by 365dniwobiektywielg — February 13, 2018 @ 09:01 | Reply
- Hello 365dniwobiektywielg.
  
  Thank You loving my post.
  
  Have a nice day!
  
  Comment by Sartenada — February 13, 2018 @ 09:59 | Reply
  - :-)I reciprocate
    
    Comment by 365dniwobiektywielg — February 13, 2018 @ 10:32 | Reply
Merci pour cette jolie promenade enneigée😍👍! Bonne journée à tous les 2 😊

Comment by chantaki — February 13, 2018 @ 09:38 | Reply
- Bonjour chantaki.
  
  Je vous remercie vivement pour votre si gentil commentaire.
  
  Bonne journée à vous.
  
  Comment by Sartenada — February 13, 2018 @ 10:02 | Reply
que c’est beau! magnifiques photos, matti! la neige et ce ciel bleu, c’est superbe! bravo! ce sont des ponts en bois, il me semble?

Comment by malyloup — February 13, 2018 @ 10:39 | Reply
- Bonjour Maly.
  
  Merci beaucoup car ce sont des mots qui font chaud au cœur! Oui, ils sont en effet en bois.
  
  Je vous souhaite une excellente journée.
  
  Comment by Sartenada — February 13, 2018 @ 11:04 | Reply
Hello!
The stunning blue sky and snowy landscape are wonderful photos. I also want to walk in this scenery.Have a good day!

Comment by wakasahs15th — February 13, 2018 @ 10:47 | Reply
- こんにちはこんにちは.
  
  コメントありがとうございます。
  
  こんばんは.
  
  Comment by Sartenada — February 13, 2018 @ 11:13 | Reply
They are beautiful views of winter! I’m grateful your wife can show us the paths 🙂 My husband and I wish you both a happy winter.

Comment by T Ibara Photo — February 13, 2018 @ 11:05 | Reply
- Hello Takami.
  
  I am glad that You loved my photos. Than You commenting so nicely.
  
  Have a good day!
  
  Comment by Sartenada — February 13, 2018 @ 11:15 | Reply
Uau, lindas fotos! Um ambiente de paz e comunhão com a natureza.
As pontes estão pintadas em branco ?
Obrigada

Comment by O Miau do Leão — February 13, 2018 @ 11:10 | Reply
- Oi O Miau do Leão
  
  Obrigado para o seu gentil comentário. As pontes madeira estão pintadas em branco, sim. No verão, este é um lugar bonito.
  
  Tenha um bom dia!
  
  Comment by Sartenada — February 13, 2018 @ 12:03 | Reply
Such beautiful photos of the Oulu countryside Matti. I’ve just returned from snowy Tampere and had lots of fun but sadly I never saw the sun!

Comment by Little Miss Traveller — February 13, 2018 @ 12:10 | Reply
- Hello Marion.
  
  Thank You for Your kind comment. Well, recently our weather was divided in two parts. In the south, cloudy and snowfall, but in Lapland in here in the middle of Finland (Oulu), it was cold and windy nearly during two weeks.
  
  Have a good day!
  
  Comment by Sartenada — February 13, 2018 @ 12:15 | Reply
What wonderful paths, with your wife I didn’t get lost but followed her all the way. It looks like a fairy tale forest with the snow delicately balanced on all branches. So wonderful with the blue sky! I can only remember one time when I saw a forest like this and it was in Switzerland and my dad and me went cross country skiing through it at -18 degrees. It was a most amazing and wonderful experience.

Comment by utesmile — February 13, 2018 @ 12:42 | Reply
- Hello Ute.
  
  Thank You for Your praising comment. It sounds amazing, but this is in the middle of Oulu. We have had here in Oulu cold, windy and sunny weather – so we are lucky. Oulu is underrated and I have sown it in my many Oulu posts.
  
  Have a wonderful day!
  
  Comment by Sartenada — February 13, 2018 @ 12:48 | Reply
It looks like a true Winter Wonderland Matti. So beautiful. 🙂

Comment by amindfultravellerblog — February 13, 2018 @ 14:31 | Reply
So pretty! I love how crisp the snowy trees look. Amazing shots!

Comment by nataliaspics — February 13, 2018 @ 15:14 | Reply
- Hello Natalia.
  
  Winter is beautiful and snow reflects its beauty. Thank You.
  
  Have a nice day!
  
  Comment by Sartenada — February 14, 2018 @ 08:35 | Reply
This snowy landscape is absolutely gorgeous, and your photos capture it beautifully. Thanks for sharing your visit with us.

Comment by seniorhiker — February 13, 2018 @ 16:39 | Reply
- Hello George.
  
  I am glad that You loved the scenery in Oulu. This area is popular place to visit and to enjoy its beauty, was it summer or winter. Thank You.
  
  Have a good day!
  
  Comment by Sartenada — February 14, 2018 @ 08:40 | Reply
Wow, a beautiful winter wonderland!

Comment by montucky — February 13, 2018 @ 17:06 | Reply
- Hello Terry.
  
  Thank You for Your praising words. We love this place, because it is in the centre of Oulu, easy to reach and it is beautiful. The nature is more beautiful in summer, but in winter, snow reflects its beauty also.
  
  Have a good day!
  
  Comment by Sartenada — February 14, 2018 @ 08:43 | Reply
How beautiful landscape in white and blue!
Thank you for sharing.

Comment by 洋子 — February 13, 2018 @ 17:38 | Reply
- こんにちは私の友人洋子.
  
  コメントありがとうございます。
  
  すばらしい日を過してください。
  
  Comment by Sartenada — February 14, 2018 @ 08:47 | Reply
Gorgeous winter wonderland

Comment by Bernieshoot — February 13, 2018 @ 17:38 | Reply
- Hello Bernard.
  
  I am glad that You left Your kind comment here. Thank You.
  
  Have a great day!
  
  Comment by Sartenada — February 14, 2018 @ 08:48 | Reply
It looks like the perfect winter day!

Comment by tanjabrittonwriter — February 13, 2018 @ 19:38 | Reply
- Hello Tanja.
  
  Thank You. It was indeed the perfect day to stroll around this area. It is one of our favorite in Oulu.
  
  Have a good day!
  
  Comment by Sartenada — February 14, 2018 @ 08:50 | Reply
Oh Matti, how beautiful. And so different from here, where we are in the middle of another summer heatwave with temperatures hitting the high 30sC and low 40s. I love how the white has so many varieties of shade and colour, and the blue sky is gorgeous.

Comment by the eternal traveller — February 13, 2018 @ 22:12 | Reply
- Hello Carol.
  
  You have hot according to my measurement. Highest temperature in Finland has been 37.2 °C (2010) and lowest -51.5 °C (1999). It is amazing that pure white snow has many color varieties indeed. Thank You for Your kind words.
  
  Have a great day!
  
  Comment by Sartenada — February 14, 2018 @ 10:41 | Reply
The photos are wonderful. Such beautiful landscapes.

Comment by leggypeggy — February 14, 2018 @ 02:49 | Reply
- Hello Peggy.
  
  Thank You loving my photos. The area in in the center of Oulu. It is wonderful recreation area in both winter and summer.
  
  Have a god day!
  
  Comment by Sartenada — February 14, 2018 @ 10:48 | Reply
  - Thanks for letting me know where these photos were taken.
    
    Comment by leggypeggy — February 14, 2018 @ 12:05 | Reply
    - My pleasure Pegggy.
      
      Comment by Sartenada — February 14, 2018 @ 12:39 | Reply
Cold,crisp and beautiful are the words that played in my head. Do you have snow on the ground all winter? Tell your wife thank you for being such a good tour guide!😀

Comment by Deb — February 14, 2018 @ 03:20 | Reply
- Hello Deb.
  
  Thank You commenting and making a question. Now we do not have. Snow last on ground long time until summer in those northernmost parts in Finland. In summer, sun never sets and it is awesome experience. Many tourists have problems to sleep, because they do not know if it is day or night.
  
  Which kind of landscape it is in Finland’s northernmost part? Here is the answer:
  
  Nuorgam, the northernmost village of Finland and the European Union
  
  Are the any activities in those northern parts? Yes, for example cruising on a lake:
  
  Lake Inari
  
  Hiking is at its most beautiful in the beginning of September in those northern areas. Interesting is that You can hike among free roaming reindeers. Here:
  
  Pallas-Yllästunturi National Park
  
  I wish, that these xamples tell You better than my words about our climate in the north.
  
  Comment by Sartenada — February 14, 2018 @ 11:53 | Reply
  - I so enjoyed these older posts, your country is so beautiful! I love the rugged country would be so delightful to visit,and camp in a little cottage. I would probably be one of those tourists who couldn’t sleep right.. going to bed with the sun shining would be so different . Thank you for taking time a answer a question.
    
    Comment by Deb — February 15, 2018 @ 04:04 | Reply
    - Hello Deb.
      
      Thank You. Nightless night is a real experience in midsummer. I wish that someday You could experience it. Even here in Oulu, which is halfway of Finland, the night lasts only about two hours and the night is not black. Everything is visible outside and inside quite clearly.
      
      Have a wonderful day!
      
      Comment by Sartenada — February 15, 2018 @ 09:56 | Reply
Beautiful pictures. Thanks for the walk M 🙂

Comment by mvschulze — February 14, 2018 @ 16:18 | Reply
- Hello mvschulze.
  
  Thank You for Your kind words. I am glad that You loved my photos.
  
  Have a god day!
  
  Comment by Sartenada — February 15, 2018 @ 08:06 | Reply
¡ Que preciosidad !!! Fotos y sitio espectacular.
Sin duda un dia estupendo en ese mágico e impolutamente blanco espacio.
Me encantó.
Saludos

Comment by Si, Soy Gallega — February 14, 2018 @ 16:44 | Reply
- Hola Louisa.
  
  Me alegra saber que te han gustado la entrada, muchas gracias. Nos encanta el invierno, ¡pero el verano lo más!
  
  ¡Que tengas un muy buen día!
  
  Comment by Sartenada — February 15, 2018 @ 08:20 | Reply
  - El paisaje es precioso, todo blanco. Para los que no vemos la nieve con frecuencia resulta muy espectacular.
    ¡ Feliz dia para ti tambien!!!
    
    Comment by Si, Soy Gallega — February 15, 2018 @ 15:51 | Reply
Absolutely beautiful, Matti. A breathtaking winter scenery and gorgeous photos of the snowy landscape! Hupisaaret look(s) great.
Thanks for showing!
Have a nice week! – Michèle

Comment by ladyfromhamburg — February 14, 2018 @ 20:55 | Reply
- Hello Michèle.
  
  Thank You for Your praising comment. I feel happy to read that You loved my winter photos of Hupisaaret. This winter has been cold due to wind here in the middle of Finland, but beautiful.
  
  Nice week t You also. Matti
  
  Comment by Sartenada — February 15, 2018 @ 09:36 | Reply
Your photos make winter look beautiful! I wasn’t sure at first if the bridges are always white, or only in the winter when covered in snow. I like that your wife has a red coat; red is my favorite color, and it helps you to not lose her in the snow!
Thank you for sharing, Matti! Have a good week.
~Emily

Comment by Emily — February 15, 2018 @ 12:14 | Reply
- Hello Emily.
  
  Thank You commenting so nicely. These bridges are white in summer and winter. I had link to summer white bridges at the end of the post. Red is my wife’s favorite. My coat is black, because there was not sale any blue coat. Blue is my favorite color also my car is blue. 🙂 Nearly all my cars have been blue.
  
  Happy weekend to You and Yours. Matti.
  
  Comment by Sartenada — February 15, 2018 @ 12:25 | Reply
Great photos would love to be thee

Comment by dianaed14 — February 15, 2018 @ 15:04 | Reply
- Hello dianaed14.
  
  Thank you commenting. I am glad that You loved my photos.
  
  Have a good day!
  
  Comment by Sartenada — February 16, 2018 @ 09:26 | Reply
All that white, so beautiful!

Comment by Photography Journal Blog — February 16, 2018 @ 09:49 | Reply
- Hello Photography Journal Blog.
  
  I am glad that you loved my post. Thank You.
  
  Have nice day!
  
  Comment by Sartenada — February 16, 2018 @ 13:50 | Reply
- Hello Photography Journal Blog.
  
  I am glad that you loved my post. Thank You.
  
  Have nice day!
  
  Comment by Sartenada — February 16, 2018 @ 13:50 | Reply
Wao! Snow photos!
It’s beautiful!
What’s temperture? I think about -10℃ ?

Comment by キース — February 16, 2018 @ 10:42 | Reply
- Hello Keith.
  
  コメントありがとうございます。Yes, You guessed correct. 🙂
  
  良い週末!
  
  Comment by Sartenada — February 16, 2018 @ 13:58 | Reply
Such magical winter wonderland photos.

Comment by Sue Slaght — February 16, 2018 @ 18:36 | Reply
- Hello Sue.
  
  Thank You. Normal winter photos from Oulu, which is in the middle of Finland. For example, the distance between Oulu and Hanko (southernmost) town is 728km and the distance between Oulu and Nuorgam (northernmost) village in Finland is 719km. Awesome, I think.
  
  Happy weekend!
  
  Comment by Sartenada — February 17, 2018 @ 08:57 | Reply
Amazing photos, congratulations!

Comment by Josephina — February 18, 2018 @ 01:09 | Reply
- Hello Josephina.
  
  Thank You leaving your kind comment.
  
  Happy Sunday!
  
  Comment by Sartenada — February 18, 2018 @ 09:58 | Reply
What a beautiful place! Your photographs are amazing and your snow is the perfect fluffy kind! Thank you.

Comment by crookedcreek.live — February 18, 2018 @ 16:08 | Reply
- Hello crookedcreek.live.
  
  I am glad that You loved my photos from Oulu, which beautiful town. Thank You.
  
  Happy new week!
  
  Comment by Sartenada — February 19, 2018 @ 08:27 | Reply
Brrr… how cold! Just looking at the photos, even here in the south, it is not so warm, with the snow that has come back up to 800 m/s. After all, winter is “special” and snow and ice create a fairytale world.
Thanks for sharing, Matti! Serenity

Comment by Giovannoni Claudine — February 19, 2018 @ 20:05 | Reply
- Hello Claudine.
  
  How glad I am when reading Your praising comment. 800 m/s, was it avalanche? Thank You.
  
  Have a good day!
  
  Comment by Sartenada — February 20, 2018 @ 08:28 | Reply
  - I meant 800 meters above sea level. Actually, just couple hundred meters away from where we live on a side hill… you saw the line of the frozen snow cutting in two the mountain. It is crazy weather indeed, no more 4 seasons, from the cold you spring to warm temperature and vice versa. And people still not believe there is something wrong with the warming up of the atmosphere (greenhouse effect).
    Hugs and have a lovely day :-)c
    
    Comment by Giovannoni Claudine — February 20, 2018 @ 08:43 | Reply
    - Thank You Claudine.
      
      Comment by Sartenada — February 20, 2018 @ 08:46 | Reply
Beautiful pictures!

Comment by frankiemay2 — February 19, 2018 @ 21:20 | Reply
- Hello frankiemay2.
  
  Thank You vising my blog and leaving Your kind comment.
  
  Have a nice day!
  
  Comment by Sartenada — February 20, 2018 @ 08:23 | Reply
A bright sunny day after a snowfall produces the loveliest landscapes. You captured it so well!!

Comment by Joanne Sisco — February 20, 2018 @ 14:57 | Reply
- Hello Joanne.
  
  Thank You commenting so nicely. I am glad that You loved my photos.
  
  Have a good day!
  
  Comment by Sartenada — February 21, 2018 @ 11:36 | Reply
Very nice set of winter photos! 🙂

Comment by 4x4camper — February 21, 2018 @ 11:51 | Reply
- Hello 4x4camper.
  
  How glad You made, when commenting my blog. Thank You.
  
  Have a good day!
  
  Comment by Sartenada — February 21, 2018 @ 11:54 | Reply
What a beautiful winter day!

Comment by annamadeit — February 21, 2018 @ 18:59 | Reply
- Hello Anna.
  
  I am glad that You left Your kind comment and loved my photos. Thank You.
  
  Have a good day!
  
  Comment by Sartenada — February 22, 2018 @ 11:38 | Reply
Beautiful and atmospheric winter images! And your wife is easy to follow and recognize with her red winter coat, as a red thread in the white winter landscape 🙂
Best regards, Heidi

Comment by mariposa — February 22, 2018 @ 16:44 | Reply
- Hello Heidi.
  
  Thank You. She wanted to make sure you did not get lost! 🙂 I am glad that You left Your kind comment here.
  
  Have a good day!
  
  Comment by Sartenada — February 23, 2018 @ 11:03 | Reply
magic!

Comment by absengeralois — February 22, 2018 @ 16:48 | Reply
- Hello Alois.
  
  Thank You.
  
  Have a good day.
  
  Comment by Sartenada — February 23, 2018 @ 11:10 | Reply
Beautiful captures!

Comment by Jackie — February 23, 2018 @ 15:01 | Reply
- Hello Jackie.
  
  Thank You commenting and loving my photos.
  
  Happy weekend!
  
  Comment by Sartenada — February 24, 2018 @ 09:38 | Reply
  - You’re very welcome! Happy weekend! 😀
    
    Comment by Jackie — February 24, 2018 @ 17:53 | Reply
Stunning!! Truly a winter wonderland ❤

Comment by Indah Susanti — February 26, 2018 @ 23:19 | Reply
- Hello Indah.
  
  Thank You for Your praising comment. It warmed my heart in this cold weather (-19 Celsius).
  
  Have a wonderful day!
  
  Comment by Sartenada — February 27, 2018 @ 09:54 | Reply
Inded,Fun Islands,dear Matti!One can really feel the sense of deep winter!Wonderful all your photos,I am fascinated with the bridges that connect them and the small streams all around!Thank you for this lovely Winter post.Have a nice week ahead,my friend 🙂

Comment by DG MARYOGA — March 19, 2018 @ 16:42 | Reply
- Hello Doda.
  
  I am glad that You loved my post. Thank You for Your praising words.
  
  Have a good day!
  
  Comment by Sartenada — March 20, 2018 @ 11:49 | Reply
I like the scenery where snow falls.

Comment by suisaiiro — December 20, 2018 @ 01:46 | Reply
- Hello Suisaiiro.
  
  Thank You. I am sure that You love this small town where I lived few years. All houses are wooden.
  
  Winter walk in Mikkeli
  
  The same place in summer. Compare:
  
  Summer arrived in Mikkeli
  
  こんばんは.
  
  Comment by Sartenada — December 20, 2018 @ 08:00 | Reply