Experience autumn's most vivid colours

Before winter's arrival, nature in Finland bursts into an autumn splendor, creating a magical scenery. This phenomenon is known as the autumn foliage, or ´ruska´ in Finnish.

Explore the colour galore with Autumn Foliage map

‘Ruska’ origins from the Inari Sámi word ´ruške´ and North Sámi word ´ruški´. It also resembles ´ruskea´ which means brown in Finnish. However, brown is just one colour in the ruska palette – during September and October Finland turns into a sea of yellow, red, and orange.

Start planning your leaf-peeping trip now and experience the season's most breathtaking colours with the help of Autumn Foliage map.

The Autumn Foliage map is based on data from 2023 and earlier and is not currently being updated. However, the map still illustrates how autumn foliage typically spreads across the country.

Plan your trip around autumn foliage

Want to do something else in the area apart from the foliage touring? Here are some tips for planning your whole vacation around the spectacular autumn splendor.

Kuninkaanportti ja tähtitaivas pimeänä iltana.
Helsinki

Suomenlinna Sea Fortress

Located in the village of Ruotsinpyhtää in Loviisa, Strömfors Ironworks is one of the best preserved ironworks communities in Finland.
Ruotsinpyhtää

Strömfors Ironworks

Autumn in Finland

Autumn is all about experiences that nature gives us, like seeing ruska, catching a glimpse of the first Northern Lights, and tasting the wonderful delights from the forest. In cities, like Helsinki, you can experience cultural activities from world-class museums and design to restaurants.

Halti, Harri Tarvainen

How to dress in autumn

Not sure how to dress in Finland in the autumn? Worry not! Visit our partner Halti's site to find out the best autumn clothing tips.

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