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EPISODE · Sep 8, 2026 · 10 MIN

Last Ruska Morning on the Punkaharju Ridge

from Finland Travel Podcast with Eero Virtanen · host Eero Virtanen

Eero spends his final full day in Punkaharju, exploring the ridge during peak ruska, visiting Lusto and Retretti, enjoying local dining, and reflecting on the seasonal transition before moving north. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Finland: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Finland guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 39 of Finland Travel Podcast with Eero Virtanen. Eero Virtanen is in Punkaharju, Finland. Places in this episode: Punkasalmi, Harjutie, Puruvesi, S-market Punkasalmi, Shell station Punkasalmi, Lusto - The Finnish Forest Museum, Punkaharju Arboretum, Putikko. Covered: Punkaharju Ridge Landscape, Early Ruska Season, Local Dining Costs, Regional History & Arts, Practicalities of Rural Living. Chapters:00:00 Puruvesi01:23 Punkasalmi04:01 Putikko06:30 Retretti Art Centre08:03 Leipomo-kahvila Pullaposki09:30 Cafe A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Punkaharju #RuskaSeason #FinlandTravel #LustoMuseum #SouthSavo #RetrettiArtCentre #ForestMuseum #ForagingInFinland #LakeSaimaa #AutumnInFinland #NationalLandscapes #TravelFinland #SlowTravel #NordicNature #EasternFinland #CulturalHeritage #OutdoorLife #FinlandLifestyle https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/finland/

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