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Metsäinen harju ruska-asussa.

Petkeljärvi National Park

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Paid parking pilot starts at five Metsähallitus destinations on 1 September 2026
Swap screen time for green time – just 15 minutes can benefit your health
New Milestone in Saimaa Ringed Seal Conservation: Target Population of 700 Individuals by 2032

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Download the GPX track – that way you can stay on the trail
Summer, Nature experiences, Spring, Autumn, Winter
Achieve the archipelago with ease – Find your route to marine national parks
Nature experiences, Responsible outdoor recreation, Everyday nature
Going lighter into nature: choose a nearby destination, public transport, or a carpool

What’s new

Paid parking pilot starts at five Metsähallitus destinations on 1 September 2026
Swap screen time for green time – just 15 minutes can benefit your health
New Milestone in Saimaa Ringed Seal Conservation: Target Population of 700 Individuals by 2032
Metsähallitus will recruit new Game and Fisheries Wardens
Take good care of hygiene at the spring trips
Metsähallitus enhances the supervision of tourism operations at recreation sites – the aim is to ensure cooperation agreement practices and provide information about cooperation
Open doors 24/7: hikers can now use the unique Pallastunturi Gate in Muonio independently
Top 10 shared rental huts and rental huts of 2025: Lake views and the fells of Lapland attract visitors
Bookings for rental huts for 2027 open on May 5th at Eraluvat.fi
Saimaa ringed seal population continues to grow – mild winters and gill nets remain a threat
How to avoid crowds in popular outdoor destinations
Helsinki Biennial 2025 Celebrates Art on Land and at Sea