🌲 Forest Walks in Helsinki: Nature at the City’s Doorstep

#hellohalloween One of Helsinki’s greatest treasures is how easily you can slip from urban life into the calm of the forest. Just a tram or metro ride from the center, and you’re surrounded by pine trees, mossy rocks, and serene lakes — pure Finnish tranquility 🇫🇮✨. Explore Central Park (Keskuspuisto), stretching from Töölö to Haltiala, where soft trails lead through birch groves and quiet clearings. Or head to Seurasaari and Lammassaari, where wooden boardwalks wind through reeds and forest paths open to stunning sea views 🌿🦆. 📍 Top Spots: Keskuspuisto, Seurasaari Island, Lammassaari, Nuuksio National Park (just outside the city) 🚇 How to Get There: Easily accessible by tram, bus, or regional train 💡 Tip: Bring a thermos of coffee — Finns call it eväsretki (a snack outing) — and enjoy a peaceful break by the water ☕ In Helsinki, the forest isn’t far — it’s part of daily life, offering a quiet escape where you can breathe, walk, and simply be.