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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    Stroll around the shores of lovely Lake Tiilikkajärvi in this scenic and varied region of Eastern Finland.

    Stroll around the shores of lovely Lake Tiilikkajärvi in this scenic and varied region of Eastern Finland.
  1. Tiilikkajärvi National Park

    Tiilikkajärvi National Park description

    Stroll around the shores of lovely Lake Tiilikkajärvi in this scenic and varied region of Eastern Finland.

  2. 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.
  3. 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.

  4. Enjoy some of Finland's best loved scenery, and walk through rugged rocky forests alongside the rushing rapids...

    Enjoy some of Finland's best loved scenery, and walk through rugged rocky forests alongside the rushing rapids and broad meanders of the mighty rivers Oulankajoki and Kitkajoki.
  5. Oulanka National Park

    Oulanka National Park description

    Enjoy some of Finland's best loved scenery, and walk through rugged rocky forests alongside the rushing rapids and broad meanders of the mighty rivers Oulankajoki and Kitkajoki.

  6. Explore Isojärvi's unspoilt forests and lakeshores. Enjoy an al fresco picnic, or camp out overnight and wake...

    Explore Isojärvi's unspoilt forests and lakeshores. Enjoy an al fresco picnic, or camp out overnight and wake up surrounded by woodland wildlife.
  7. Isojärvi National Park

    Isojärvi National Park description

    Explore Isojärvi's unspoilt forests and lakeshores. Enjoy an al fresco picnic, or camp out overnight and wake up surrounded by woodland wildlife.

  8. 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.
  9. 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.

  10. 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.
  11. 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.

  12. 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.
  13. 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.

  14. 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.
  15. 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.

  16. Right on Helsinki's doorstep, Nuuksio provides a welcome window into wild Finland for city-dwellers and...

    Right on Helsinki's doorstep, Nuuksio provides a welcome window into wild Finland for city-dwellers and visitors to the Finnish capital. Nuuksio's green forests are dotted with dozens of lovely lakes.
  17. Nuuksio National Park

    Nuuksio National Park description

    Right on Helsinki's doorstep, Nuuksio provides a welcome window into wild Finland for city-dwellers and visitors to the Finnish capital. Nuuksio's green forests are dotted with dozens of lovely lakes.

  18. 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.
  19. 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.

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