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EPISODE · Sep 4, 2026 · 9 MIN

Ruska Begins on the Punkaharju Ridge

from Finland Travel Podcast with Eero Virtanen · host Eero Virtanen

Day two in Punkaharju. Eero explores the esker ridge as the first ruska colours appear, visits Lusto Forest Museum, and reflects on the quiet shift from summer to autumn in South Savo. ☕ 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 35 of Finland Travel Podcast with Eero Virtanen. Eero Virtanen is in Punkaharju, Finland. Places in this episode: Punkaharju Ridge, Lusto - The Finnish Forest Museum, Punkaharju Arboretum, Ravintola Metsä, Punkasalmi, Lake Puruvesi, Kuikonniemi. Covered: Punkaharju Ridge Landscape, Lusto Forest Museum, Early Ruska Season, Local Dining Costs, Regional History & Arts. Chapters:00:00 Punkasalmi02:22 Punkaharju Arboretum05:26 Ravintola Metsä08:09 Cafe A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Punkaharju #RuskaSeason #FinlandTravel #LustoMuseum #LakeSaimaa #SouthSavo #AutumnInFinland #EskerRidge #FinnishNature #TravelPodcast #SlowTravel #ForestMuseum #CulturalHeritage #LocalFood #RainyDay #QuietMoments #ExploreFinland #NordicDesign https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/finland/

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