National parks in Finland
Finland's National Parks are significant areas that protect Finland's unique landscape and biodiversity. The parks offer the most beautiful places to relax and enjoy various outdoor activities. All trails and offers for visitors are in harmony with nature and take care to protect it. Experience the wilderness from Lapland's mighty fells to the quiet archipelago, from the waters of the Saimaa ringed seal to the famous Bear's Trail. Fall in love with Finnish nature.
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Pallas-Yllästunturi National Park
Linnansaari National Park
Oulanka National Park
Nuuksio National Park
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The Finnish National Parks
The landscape in Finland's national parks is so breathtaking and diverse that it is difficult for nature lovers to choose only one of them. Whether in the far north of Lapland, on the Finnish Lake District, in the south of the country on the seashore or on the border with Russia - the lakes and rivers, moors and forests, islands and archipelagos, fells and mountains and the rich flora and fauna inspire and amaze again and again. The national parks can be explored particularly well on foot, but some routes can also be covered by mountain bike and of course tours by boat are also popular. If you want to take it easier, you can rent a cabin in the wilderness or go fishing. Whatever your activity, the wonderful nature accompanies you everywhere.
Hiking in the National Parks
Metsähallitus Parks & Wildlife Finland provides free hiking for nature enthusiasts. This includes marked trails with picnic sites, visitor centres with customer service, campfire sites, shelters, stairs and duckboards and organic toilets. Firewood and axes are provided at the campfire sites. In case of forest fire warnings, it is forbidden to light an open fire. More information about the facilities in the Finnish National Parks can be found here.
Land of four seasons
Whether in spring, summer, fall or winter - always prepare well for your outdoor adventure. Think of suitable footwear for muddy or icy paths. Drinking water is especially important when you are out and about and energetic snacks should also be in your backpack. A hiking map should also be included.
Geographically Finland is a very long country. This results in strong differences in weather conditions, even during the same season. When Southern Finland enjoys pleasant warm summer weather iin the north may be still chilling under snowpack. Also between valley and Fjell there are striking weather differences. In order to always be well informed, you can contact the staff in the visitor centres.
Help to protect nature
In order to protect nature and avoid erosion, visitors are encouraged to stay on the paths. You should take your own garbage with you - take what you bring in with you. Find out about the rights and regulations in the parks, some things are forbidden in protected areas.
Camping and overnight stays
In National Parks it is usually allowed to spend one to two nights at designated camping sites, either in tents or rental shelters and cabins. Check the status of the campsite beforehand to avoid overcrowding. Open cabins are there for everyone, when it gets crowded, the first to come must go first. Larger groups should bring their own tents. The rules for using the cabins can be found here. All 40 Finnish National Parks and other natural or historical sites can be found here.
All regions
- Finnish Coast and Archipelago 9 national parks
- Lakeland 7 national parks
- Lapland 6 national parks