Kajak & Outdoor Finland / Paddeln in Finnland

13/02/2026

Utö eignet sich hervorragend um Winterpaddeln, da es sehr oft bis Januar , oder ganz eisfrei bleibt.

13/02/2026

Die Ostsee unter Eis. Utö vereist immer als letzte Insel im Turku Schärengarten. Das Wasser ist extrem niedrig, was man an den Stegen sehr gut sehen kann. https://www.uto.fi/webcam https://www.facebook.com/maritime.Behoerde

16/01/2026

16/01/2026

Erinnerungen an drei Herbsttouren auf dem Liesjärvi im September 2025.
Memories of three autumn tours on Lake Liesjärvi in ​​September 2025
Liesjärvi National Park
Kanteluksentie 211, 31350 Liesjärvi, Finnland
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17/12/2025

To all kayaking enthusiasts, customers of Kayak & Outdoor Finland / Paddling in Finland, Kayak Korjaus-Verstas, Kayak repair and Paddling in the Finnish Archipelago, Merry Christmas and a happy and safe paddling year 2026. Thank you for your trust, Florian
Christmas Story 2025
Based on a true story, written by Florian Schmidt
He had already gotten up at seven o'clock, because it was the day before Christmas Eve, Monday, December 23, 2013.
A few things were still missing for Christmas, and he wanted to leave early to get them. He was missing rice porridge, because in Finland, Christmas begins with rice porridge, which is cooked overnight in the oven. He always buys his grain products, wheat and rye flour, rolled oats, semolina, and rice porridge from the Ypäjä grain mill in Nopola Station , where he also planned to have a coffee and a sandwich.

So, around 7:30 a.m., he left the house and got the car out of the garage. It was still dark, because it was the longest night of the year, and sunrise wasn't until 9:39 a.m. It was very overcast, a bit foggy and damp, but relatively mild for the end of December at 4 degrees Celsius. He set off, turned right at the gas station, and crossed the bridge over State Route 9. After the bridge, he turned right again onto the slip road to the expressway leading from Turku to Tampere. As he accelerated, he saw a tent and a man out of the corner of his eye in the headlights, under the bridge. He drove a few hundred meters further, wondering what the man was doing there. Then he decided to turn around at the next intersection and drive back to ask if he could help him. After all, the next day was Christmas, the festival of love. A chill ran down his spine and he got goosebumps imagining that the stranger had spent the night in the small tent by the side of the road. He parked the car on the far right side, under the bridge, crossed the road, and walked straight up to the stranger, calling out to him in Finnish: "Good morning, do you need any help?" He looked at him and could see a pleased smile beneath his shaggy beard. In something resembling English, he called back, "Good morning." He explained that he was hitchhiking to Joensuu and that a car had given him a lift from Turku to Loimaa the previous evening. However, the road hadn't allowed him to continue through the night, so he decided to pitch his tent under the shelter of the bridge. Without hesitation, he offered the stranger a ride to his home, where he could freshen up and make him a cup of coffee to warm him up after the night's travels. The stranger gratefully accepted the offer, and soon they found themselves in his kitchen, drinking the hot, cardamom-flavored coffee. Finally, there was time to introduce themselves. He said his name was Kenneth MacLeod, that he was Scottish, and that he had been living and working for many years on the edge of the Massif Central in southern France. Kenneth was indeed a handsome man, slim and certainly over six feet tall. He had an oblong face, hidden behind a grey-black beard and long hair. Somewhere in between, you could see his large, bright, mischievous blue-green eyes. He explained that he worked as a stonemason in a marble quarry and wanted to visit Scottish friends in Joensuu during his time off for Christmas and New Year's. They also worked as stonemasons in a granite quarry there. His journey had been delayed due to the long road, and he desperately wanted to be with his friends for Christmas Eve. It was still 500 km away, and he told him that there was no way he could hitchhike that far. He checked when the next train to Joensuu would be. A train would leave Humppila at 12:59 and arrive in Joensuu in about 6 ½ hours.

Everything should work out fine, so he simply bought the train ticket and handed it over as a Christmas present. Kenneth's relief was palpable. Now there was plenty of time to do some shopping at the old grain mill and then drive on to the glassworks to choose another Christmas gift. Since it was already after 11 o'clock, they treated themselves to lunch at the glassworks' restaurant. It was a traditional Christmas lunch. He was having real trouble following Kenneth's slang. Nevertheless, partly because of his constant questions, they had a lively conversation during the meal, and the time flew by. Then they started to get a bit rushed because they had to drive through Humppila to the train station. It also began to snow heavily, and the large flakes danced down against the wintery gray sky. Arriving at the platform, they saw the three lights of the electric locomotive emerging from the snow flurry, arriving from Turku. Beside them, the wheels of the carriages squealed, their noise drowning out everything else. As if they had known each other for years, they suddenly found themselves in each other's arms, wishing each other a blessed Christmas and a happy New Year. Everything happened quickly; the train door closed and the train started moving northeast. Kenneth MacLeod's breath caught behind the window as he called out to him. But he couldn't hear him anymore. Only his two bright eyes flashed through the diffused light.
At midnight, he received a text message: "I arrived safely at my friends' place."
"God bless you."

14/10/2025

Wie nach Finnland reisen und was kostet es. Für Sommer 2026 konnte ich folgende Preise mit Lufthansa und basic Tarif ausmachen. Mai ca. 270, --€; Juni ca. 300,--€ , In der Mitsommer Woche 22. bis 30. Juni 300,-- € bis 400,-- € ; Juli ca. 350,-- bis 400,--€ ; September 300,-- bis 350,-- € . Egal ob Ihr mit der Fähre Travemünde-Helsinki-Travemünde fahrt, oder mit dem Wagen durch Schweden , oder fliegt , irgendwo kostet es für zusammen 3-4 Personen ca 1500,-- bis 2000,-- €. Habt Ihr nur eine Woche eingeplanr für 1-2 Personen, ist es preiswerter und schneller das Flugzeug zu nehmen. Mit 4 Erwachsenen könnte die Fahrt mit dem Schiff oder durch Schweden eine Alternative sein, wenn Ihr 2-3 Wochen , oder länger einplant. Auch hier gilt, daß sich früh buchen auf jeden Fall lohnt. Meldet Euch, wenn Ihr Fragen habt.

Wie komme ich nach Finnland zum Paddeln!
Das ist eine Gewissensfrage. Finnland liegt an der nordöstlichen Flanke der EU. Im Süden und Westen umgeben von Wasser. Im Osten Wald und die Grenze zu Russland. Im Norden unwegsames Lappland. Die meisten von Euch werden wohl irgendwo zwischen Helsinki, Turku, Åland, paddeln wollen.
Ich spiele selbst ständig die Möglichkeiten durch, möglichst umweltschonend und trotzdem recht schnell und preiswert nach Deutschland und zurück zu reisen. Ich habe immer nur für 6 Tage ein Handgepäckstück, mit dem ich reise. Nun stellt sich die Frage, nehme ich mein eigenes Kajak und die Ausrüstung mit, oder miete ich alles in Finnland. Ja, man kann mit dem Zug von Frankfurt nach Turku oder Helsinki reisen. Frankfurt ab 17:58 , in Hamburg in den Nachtzug nach Stockholm , an 9:55 . Dann könnt Ihr Euch ein paar Stunden Stockholm anschauen und dann mit dem Bus zum Viking Line Terminal fahren. M/S Glory fährt um 20:00 etwa los nach Turku. Früh gebucht, hat man dem Geldbeutel entsprechend eine große Auswahl an Kabinen . Im Sommer wird es sehr schwierig, noch ein Bett zu bekommen. Ich empfehle, egal ob mit welchem Verkehrsmittel Ihr reisen wollt, plant und bucht Eure Reise schon jetzt. Ich buche meine Flugreisen nach Deutschland immer 5-7 Monate im Voraus. Die Überfahrt von Stockholm nach Turku oder Helsinki ist immer ein Erlebnis, nimmt aber 2 Tage Urlaubszeit, die dem Paddeln fehlt. Deshalb empfehle ich Euch, diesen Finnland-Paddelurlaub im Ganzen zu betrachten und zu erleben. Auch solltet Ihr Euch auch danach noch ein paar Tage reservieren, denn wenn Ihr schon einmal hier seid , dann schaut Euch was an. Helsinki und Turku haben da verdammt viel zu bieten. Die Gruppe wird Euch sicherlich auch da behilflich sein.
Nun Auto oder Flug? Also wenn Ihr z.B. von Frankfurt über Schweden , 1800 km x2 , 2 Personen, gesamte Ausrüstung und 2 Kajak auf dem Dach, Benzinverbrauch 10-20% höher , da seid Ihr schon 1.800,-- bis 2.000,-- € bei 50ct /km los. Dann kommen noch 3 Fähren dazu , 300,-- bis 500,-- €.
Ihr könnt auch mit der Fähre in 36 Stunden von Travemünde nach Helsinki fahren. Das wird im Sommer sicherlich 2.000,--€ kosten , plus die Fahrtkosten 1200 km von Frankfurt-Travemünde-Frankfurt. Dann wird in ganz Europa, besonders in Deutschland gebaut.
Eigentlich bleibt da nur noch das Flugzeug , um alles vernünftig in Relation zu haben.
Ich fliege immer Lufthansa, weil für mich die Zeiten besser passen und auch immer etwas günstiger als Finnair sind. LH fliegt 3x pro Tag, Finnair 2x/ Tag. Vom ICE Bahnhof ist das Terminal A auch schnell und bequem zu erreichen. Wenn Ihr jetzt bald für Sommer bucht, könnt Ihr mit Extra Koffer für ca. 300,--€ hin und zurück fliegen. Das Bahnticket vom Helsinki Flughafen nach Turku kostet 50-60 € hin und zurück. Da gilt auch früh buchen, dann kostet es nur 25-30 €.
Prüft auch LH Business Class Basic. Da könnt Ihr dann stressfrei 3-4 Stunden früher am Flughafen sein. Geht in die Lounge, könnt kostenlos in Frankfurt und Helsinki Essen und Trinken, Kaffee , Kuchen, sogar könnt Ihr in Frankfurt noch duschen. Ihr habt 2 Handgepäck à 8 kg und 2 Koffer à 30 kg frei. Dafür müsst Ihr bei Economy für alles extra bezahlen. Es wird im Endeffekt vielleicht 100€ mehr kosten. Im Flugzeug sitzt Ihr vorne bequemer und bekommt auch ein schönes Essen und Getränke. Da fängt der Urlaub gleich viel besser an und man kann ihn schön ausklingen lassen. Hat der Flieger Verspätung, kann man sich schön in der Lounge die Zeit vertreiben. Business Class kostet für den Sommer 2025 ca. 500,--€ hin und zurück. Wenn Ihr Economy Class zu kurzfristig bucht, habt Ihr schnell Kosten von 500-700€ . Um Euer CO2 Gewissen zu beruhigen, könnt Ihr ja Kompensationen kaufen. Das ist aber immer noch billiger als mit dem Auto. Auch liegt ein voll gepacktes Auto mit 2 Kajaks nahezu gleich mit dem Flugzeug.
Bucht Ihr Kayak und Ausrüstung bei Kajak & Outdoor , liegt Ihr bei ca. 600,--€ pro Person für 14 Tage.
How do I get to Finland to paddle?
That is a question of conscience. Finland is on the north-eastern flank of the EU. Surrounded by water to the south and west. Forest and the border with Russia to the east. In the north, impassable Lapland. Most of you will probably want to paddle somewhere between Helsinki, Turku and Åland.
I am constantly considering the options for traveling to Germany and back in the most environmentally friendly way possible, while still being quick and inexpensive. I only ever travel with one piece of hand luggage for 6 days. Now the question is, do I take my own kayak and equipment with me, or do I rent everything in Finland? Yes, you can travel by train from Frankfurt to Turku or Helsinki. Frankfurt leaves at 5:58 p.m., in Hamburg take the night train to Stockholm, arriving at 9:55 a.m. Then you can look around Stockholm for a few hours and then take the bus to the Viking Line Terminal. M/S Glory leaves for Turku at around 8:00 p.m. If you book early, you have a large selection of cabins to suit your budget. In summer, it will be very difficult to get a bed. I recommend that you plan and book your trip now, regardless of which means of transport you want to use. I always book my flights to Germany 5-7 months in advance. The crossing from Stockholm to Turku or Helsinki is always an experience, but it takes up 2 days of vacation time that you don't have time for paddling. That's why I recommend that you look at and experience this paddling holiday in Finland as a whole. You should also reserve a few days afterwards, because if you're already here, then take a look. Helsinki and Turku have a lot to offer. The group will certainly help you with that too.
Car or flight? So if you go from Frankfurt via Sweden, 1800 km x2, 2 people, all equipment and 2 kayaks on the roof, petrol consumption 10-20% higher, you're already out of 1800 to 2000 euros at 50 cents per km. Then you have to add 3 ferries, 300 to 500 euros.
You can also take the ferry from Travemünde to Helsinki in 36 hours. That will certainly cost 2000 euros in the summer, plus the travel costs 1200 km from Frankfurt-Travemünde-Frankfurt. Then there will be construction all over Europe, especially in Germany.
The only option left is to fly to keep everything in perspective.
I always fly Lufthansa because the times are better for me and they're always a bit cheaper than Finnair. LH flies 3 times a day, Finnair 2 times a day. Terminal A is also quick and easy to reach from the ICE train station. If you book for summer soon, you can fly there and back with an extra suitcase for around €300. The train ticket from Helsinki Airport to Turku costs €50-60 there and back. Book early, and it only costs €25-30.
Also check out LH Business Class Basic. You can then be at the airport 3-4 hours earlier without any stress. Go to the lounge, you can eat and drink in Frankfurt and Helsinki for free, coffee, cake, and you can even shower in Frankfurt. You have 2 hand luggage of 8 kg each and 2 suitcases of 30 kg each for free. You have to pay extra for everything in Economy. In the end, it will probably cost €100 more. On the plane, you sit more comfortably at the front and also get a nice meal and drinks. That makes your vacation start much better and you can end it nicely. If the plane is delayed, you can pass the time in the lounge. Business class costs around €500 for the summer of 2025, there and back. If you book economy class too short notice, you can easily end up with costs of €500-700. To ease your CO2 conscience, you can buy offsets. But that's still cheaper than by car. A fully packed car with 2 kayaks is almost the same as flying.
If you book kayak and equipment with Kajak & Outdoor , you'll be looking at around €600 per person for 14 days.

10/10/2025

On Thursday, October 9, 2025, I enjoyed an exceptionally sunny and mild autumn day on the water in Liesjärvi National Park. The trees were still sporting their colorful leaves.
Liesjärvi
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15/09/2025

Loimaa Town has installed a kayak and canoe-accessible pier in the town center. The waterfront promenade has also been redesigned, making it easier to transport boats from the water to the parking lot. A major advantage is that kayak carts can be used to transport boats up to the stairs leading to the pier. The stairs are very steep, but relatively short. The banks of the Loimijoki River are very steep and clayey at this point, making a pier construction difficult. Flooding is also common, especially in spring, which puts strain on the facility.

12/09/2025

You can now pay for your repair at Kajak Korjaus-Verstas, or your kayak and canoe rental at Kajak & Outdoor Finland / Paddling in Finland conveniently with your card or mobile phone.

03/09/2025

Kayaktour from Tammela via Forssa to Jokioinen

Das kurze Video soll die Möglichkeiten zum Paddeln in Süd West Finnland aufzeigen . Im Nord Osten bei Nuutajärvi / Urjala und das Liesjärvi Nationalpark Gebi...