The nature surrounding Fiskars Village has many nature gems worth visiting. Make a nature trip in Southern Finland and come to Fiskars.
The nature in Fiskars Village is beautiful and diverse. We claim these are the most beautiful parts of Southern Finnish nature, with pristine lakes and ponds, lush forests, rigged swamplands and green pastures. All this nature can be reached easily by foot from Fiskars Village. Book your accommodation from Natura Viva for a longer stay of make a day trip to Fiskars from Helsinki metropolitan area or from Turku City.
Fiskars Village nature trails
There is an easy access to two nature paths from Fiskars Village center. The Rissla Forest Path leads to the nearby forests and ponds of Fiskars region. The forests here are beautiful and consist mostly of pine-trees and spruces. The route is mostly walked in the forest but there are short sections of dirt roads as well. There's a wanderers' hut and a campfire site along the route – the perfect place for a breather and an in-between snack. The route is marked along the way with orange-coloured markings.
Rissla Forest Path also offers a glimpse on the cultural history of Fiskars region. The path leads to an abandoned water power plant and to the Rissla dam, both dating back to the late 19th century. The Rissla power plant was originally built in 1899, as the ironworks in the village required more electricity.
Rissla Forest Path begins in Fiskars Village Center, and the route can be walked clockwise or counter-wise. You can choose to walk the shorter section of 3 kilometres, or the longer section of 6 kilometres. The longer route leads to the Rissla dam, then further to lake Kivijärvi and back to Fiskars Village. The shorter route cuts directly to lake Kivijärvi. Please note, that biking on the Rissla Forest Path is not allowed.
Another fascinating nature path is the 2-kilometre Tree Species Path, leading through the village to the surrounding forests. Along the trail there are 23 marked tree species, the highlight being a 200-year old oak, which has seen the rise of the Fiskars Village from a small ironworks community to the culture center of today.
The Tree Species Path begins at Restaurant Kuparipaja and circles around Suutarinmäki and Lippukallio districts.
The Fiskars Village Trail Center is a network of 60 kilometres of biking and path running trails – Fiskars if thus a mandatory visiting point for all cyclists and outdoor lovers. We have collected infomation on the Trail Center on a separate web page.
Lakes in Fiskars region
There are numerous forest lakes and ponds in Fiskars region, and the Fiskars river connects many of the lakes to the Baltic Sea. There are many perfect kayaking routes and the lakeside swimming beaches invite all families to spend a nice and a relaxing day outdoors.
Lake Flacksjö
The swimming beach at Lake Flacksjö has a sandy bottom. There are a changing hut and an outhouse by the beach. The lake has clear waters and the small and shallow beach is family-friendly. Walking distance from Fiskars Village is about 3 kilometres. There's a parking lot by the beach.
Flacksjö Swimming Beach address: Flacksjöntie 50, FI-10440 Bollsta.
Lake Myllyjärvi
Lake Myllyjärvi is a pristine forest lake. Natura Viva hosts a rental cabin at the lakeshore. The cabin is available for short-term and longer-term rental periods. As the cabin is the only residence by the lake, you will have the whole lake Myllyjärvi for your own private use, when booking the cabin. The distance to Fiskars Village is about 3 kilometres. The Rissla Forest Path leads to lake Myllyjärvi from Fiskars Village.
Lake Myllyjärvi address: Myllyjärventie, FI-10470 Fiskari
Lake Degersjö, a great paddling destination
This medium-sized lake is a perfect paddling destination near Fiskars Village. Lake Degersjö connects to the larger lake Böleträsket from its eastern tip, and the Fiskars river connects lake Degersjö to the Gulf of Finland. Rent a SUP board, an inflatable Packraft canoe or a foldable Ory Kayak from Natura Viva and head on lake Degersjö for a nice paddling trip. The distance to Fiskars Village is about one kilometre.
Lake Degersjö address: Baklurantie 53-81, FI-10470 Fiskari.
