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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    View one of Southern Finland's largest and boggiest bogs from rocky cliffs or a bird-watchers' tower.

    View one of Southern Finland's largest and boggiest bogs from rocky cliffs or a bird-watchers' tower.
  1. Valkmusa National Park

    Valkmusa National Park description

    View one of Southern Finland's largest and boggiest bogs from rocky cliffs or a bird-watchers' tower.

  2. Visit a picturesque traditional Finnish farm, ramble along lakeside trails, and look out for forest birds and...

    Visit a picturesque traditional Finnish farm, ramble along lakeside trails, and look out for forest birds and animals as you explore Liesjärvi National Park, just 87 km northwest of Helsinki.
  3. Liesjärvi National Park

    Liesjärvi National Park description

    Visit a picturesque traditional Finnish farm, ramble along lakeside trails, and look out for forest birds and animals as you explore Liesjärvi National Park, just 87 km northwest of Helsinki.

  4. 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.
  5. 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.

  6. 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
  7. 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".

  8. Come and see the spectacular rocky gorge of Hiidenportti ("Devil's Gate") in the wild forests of Eastern...

    Come and see the spectacular rocky gorge of Hiidenportti (
  9. Hiidenportti National Park

    Hiidenportti National Park description

    Come and see the spectacular rocky gorge of Hiidenportti ("Devil's Gate") in the wild forests of Eastern Finland.

  10. Visit the heart of Finnish Lakeland and relax on idyllic islands surrounded by blue waters and green forests....

    Visit the heart of Finnish Lakeland and relax on idyllic islands surrounded by blue waters and green forests. Watch out for Lake Saimaa's unique freshwater seals, who like to sunbathe along the lakeshore.
  11. Linnansaari National Park

    Linnansaari National Park description

    Visit the heart of Finnish Lakeland and relax on idyllic islands surrounded by blue waters and green forests. Watch out for Lake Saimaa's unique freshwater seals, who like to sunbathe along the lakeshore.

  12. Explore the unspoilt old-growth forests of Pyhä-Häkki in this wild region of Central Finland.

    Explore the unspoilt old-growth forests of Pyhä-Häkki in this wild region of Central Finland.
  13. Pyhä-Häkki National Park

    Pyhä-Häkki National Park description

    Explore the unspoilt old-growth forests of Pyhä-Häkki in this wild region of Central Finland.

  14. Explore the sandy esker ridges and beautiful lakes of this little gem of a national park in easternmost...

    Explore the sandy esker ridges and beautiful lakes of this little gem of a national park in easternmost Finland.
  15. Petkeljärvi National Park

    Petkeljärvi National Park description

    Explore the sandy esker ridges and beautiful lakes of this little gem of a national park in easternmost Finland.

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

    Ramble round the rugged rocky forests of
  17. Helvetinjärvi National Park

    Helvetinjärvi National Park description

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

  18. Paddle a canoe or row, row, row your boat through some of the wildest and most breathtaking scenery in Finnish...

    Paddle a canoe or row, row, row your boat through some of the wildest and most breathtaking scenery in Finnish Lakeland.
  19. Kolovesi National Park

    Kolovesi National Park description

    Paddle a canoe or row, row, row your boat through some of the wildest and most breathtaking scenery in Finnish Lakeland.

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