National Parks in Finland

Protecting nature is one of the main functions of national parks. The national parks are protected areas for the more valuable and characteristic habitats and land forms in the country, such as the archipelago, lakes, forests, peat lands and fells.

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  1. Kurjenrahka National Park

    Kurjenrahka National Park description

    Visit the largest bogs in Southwestern Finland and enjoy the sights, sounds and scents of these atmospheric marshlands and woodlands.

    Visit the largest bogs in Southwestern Finland and enjoy the sights, sounds and scents of these atmospheric...

    Visit the largest bogs in Southwestern Finland and enjoy the sights, sounds and scents of these atmospheric marshlands and woodlands.
  2. Koli National Park

    Koli National Park description

    Walk or ski up to Koli's rocky hilltops, and see why so many artists and nature-lovers have been inspired by their superb views over quintessentially Finnish lakeland scenery.

    Walk or ski up to Koli's rocky hilltops, and see why so many artists and nature-lovers have been inspired by...

    Walk or ski up to Koli's rocky hilltops, and see why so many artists and nature-lovers have been inspired by their superb views over quintessentially Finnish lakeland scenery.
  3. Lemmenjoki National Park

    Lemmenjoki National Park description

    Trek through the endless arctic fells and forests of Europe's last great wilderness, where reindeer roam and eagles fly. And then pan for gold dust along the "River of Love".

    Trek through the endless arctic fells and forests of Europe's last great wilderness, where reindeer roam and...

    Trek through the endless arctic fells and forests of Europe's last great wilderness, where reindeer roam and eagles fly.  And then pan for gold dust along the
  4. Syöte National Park and Hiking Area

    Syöte National Park and Hiking Area description

    Listen for the cries of eagles circling overhead as you explore the hills of Syöte along inviting trails that lead through wild spruce forests and bogs.

    Listen for the cries of eagles circling overhead as you explore the hills of Syöte along inviting trails that...

    Listen for the cries of eagles circling overhead as you explore the hills of Syöte along inviting trails that lead through wild spruce forests and bogs.
  5. Salamajärvi National Park

    Salamajärvi National Park description

    Take a walk on the wild side in this unspoilt region of Central Finland.

    Take a walk on the wild side in this unspoilt region of Central Finland.

    Take a walk on the wild side in this unspoilt region of Central Finland.
  6. Puurijärvi and Isosuo National Park

    Puurijärvi and Isosuo National Park description

    Spend a day in these unique riverside wetlands, which are home to many rare birds, plants and insects.

    Spend a day in these unique riverside wetlands, which are home to many rare birds, plants and insects.

    Spend a day in these unique riverside wetlands, which are home to many rare birds, plants and insects.
  7. Ekenäs Archipelago National Park

    Ekenäs Archipelago National Park description

    Take a boat trip out from the picturesque seaside town of Ekenäs, and explore the peaceful waters and islands of the Finland's famous Baltic archipelago.

    Take a boat trip out from the picturesque seaside town of Ekenäs, and explore the peaceful waters and islands...

    Take a boat trip out from the picturesque seaside town of Ekenäs, and explore the peaceful waters and islands of the Finland's famous Baltic archipelago.
  8. Päijänne National Park

    Päijänne National Park description

    The ancient river beds of two huge Ice Age meltwater rivers today form two picturesque esker ridges, surrounded by the sparkling waters of Finland's second largest lake.

    The ancient river beds of two huge Ice Age meltwater rivers today form two picturesque esker ridges,...

    The ancient river beds of two huge Ice Age meltwater rivers today form two picturesque esker ridges, surrounded by the sparkling waters of Finland's second largest lake.
  9. Helvetinjärvi National Park

    Helvetinjärvi National Park description

    Ramble round the rugged rocky forests of "Hell's Lake"

    Ramble round the rugged rocky forests of "Hell's Lake"

    Ramble round the rugged rocky forests of
  10. Riisitunturi National Park

    Riisitunturi National Park description

    Roam with the reindeer through Riisitunturi's forests and fells. Hike up above the tree line for superb views over the rolling forested landscapes of Southern Lapland.

    Roam with the reindeer through Riisitunturi's forests and fells. Hike up above the tree line for superb views...

    Roam with the reindeer through Riisitunturi's forests and fells. Hike up above the tree line for superb views over the rolling forested landscapes of Southern Lapland.

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