National parks in Finland
Discover the best national parks in Finland
Trek through the arctic fells along Finland's first hiking trail Hetta-Pallas 55 km. Here you can ...
Linnansaari National Park is situated in the middle of Lake Haukivesi, a part of Lake Saimaa.
Oulanka National Park was established in 1956. This park in the Northern Ostrobothnia and it's ...
In Nuuksio National Park you can escape into wild natural settings and enjoy typically Finnish ...
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Trek through the arctic fells along Finland's first hiking trail Hetta-Pallas 55 km. Here you can ...
Linnansaari National Park is situated in the middle of Lake Haukivesi, a part of Lake Saimaa.
Oulanka National Park was established in 1956. This park in the Northern Ostrobothnia and it's ...
In Nuuksio National Park you can escape into wild natural settings and enjoy typically Finnish ...
- Highlights
The Finnish National Parks
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
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.