A typical finnish summer view.
In Finland we have a strong and long tradition of rag rugs. During the summer we wash them outside, preferably by a lake or the sea, and hang them to dry in the sun.
Me and my kayak at Midsummer
At the end of the Midsummer weekend I went Along the Illby Creek with my kayak. The starting point was 12 km from Strandhagen and I was able to paddle 6 km before there were too many stones ahead and I had to turn back. Here is some pictures from that wonderful sunny evening that…
Midsummer
Midsummer is one of the most important feasts during the year. Most people leave the cities and go to enjoy summer to a cottage, preferable by a lake or the by the sea. Fortunately Finland has lots of lakes and a long sea shore so it is possible for most people.The main topic around Midsummer…
Results of a hammer and saw at Strandhagen today
We have a new bird watching tower!!!
Enjoying life
Nice people, from Franken in Germany, bringing delicious wines, from Franken in Germany, meeting other nice people, from Bavaria in Germany, at Strandhagen. Thank you all, it was a pleasure to share the evening with you!
Summer season has started!
On Saturday it was the last day of school for all pupils and teachers and now they enjoy ten weeks of holiday! The summer season at Strandhagen started on Friday and we have been happy to have several German guests since that. And I have been happy to practice my German, though I am afarid…
Nightlife at Strandhagen
High season for nightlife at Strandhagen, spring 2015
Glad Påsk, Hyvää Pääsiäistä, Happy Easter, Frohe Ostern, Joyeuses Paques.
We wish you a sunny and happy easter and a wonderful springtime!
The cats at Strandhagen
We have been asked for more pictures of Strandhagen´s cats, and we are more than happy to do it! Until last autumn we were happy to have three loving cats Maja, Fjalar and Hjalmar. Late in the summer Maja, 16 years old, who had suffered from a weak heart passed away. She left a big…
Strandhagen has opened for the season!
Last weekend the house was full of guitars, one bluegrass mandolin and happy singing people. Visans Vänner i Östnyland fyllde huset med gitarrer, sång och glädje i dagarna två. Tack, det blev en fin start på säsongen !