Hiidenkirnut

Positive surprise

Went to this place without any expectations. It turned out to be a wonderful sight with fascinating things to see. I could imagine families with children would love it. A bit of a walk from the par...

Hidden nature gem in the rural country side

This place is a hidden gem in the Askola country side: about 20 big and small giant's kettles in one place. There's a small parking lot just by the road with proper sign. Winding path leads to forest,...

Glacial Potholes in Porvoonjoki Valley

Just a short drive from Porvoo, in Askola, there's 20 giant's kettles scattered around a steep hill. Biggest one is 10 meters deep. From the parking place, it's few hundred steps up a granite hill and...

Interesting and pretty area

A nice way to see some Finnish nature. A well maintained area with plenty of information boards explaining the history.

The globally rare area of 20 potholes

A pothole (or a giant's kettle) is a cauldron-like cavity in a bedrock. It was formed during the last Ice Age over 10,000 years ago.Melting masses of eddying water made the loose rocks on the river be...