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Edessä kallio ja metsää, taustalla on järvimaisema. Aurinko on nousemassa.

National parks – the most magnificent parts of Finland

There are 41 national parks in Finland, offering everyone the opportunity to experience the country’s most beautiful nature in their own way.

National parks are large nature reserves that aim to preserve biodiversity and provide visitors with the opportunity to enjoy nature.

Our shared treasures of nature

The most important purpose of national parks is to safeguard biodiversity. National parks of national and international value have been established in state-owned areas by law. Each park represents typical Finnish nature at its best, from fells to the archipelago.

Metsähallitus is responsible for the management of all Finnish national parks.

Trails have been designed and maintained to guide visitors to travel in a nature-friendly manner. This will help to preserve the uniqueness of these regions for future generations.

Suomaisema ja allikko. Taustalla metsää sekä kaksi retkeilijää kävelemässä pitkospuilla.
On a hike in Kauhaneva-Pohjankangas National Park.

Find your own way to spend time in nature

National parks offer great opportunities for recreation, on the terms of nature conservation. You can choose from a wide range of trails, whether you want a cycling trail, a challenging hike or a calm picnic at a campsite. You can stay overnight in national parks, for example, in camping areas, lean-to shelters, wilderness huts, rental huts or accommodation provided by partner companies.

Talvireitillä hiihtäjä ja pyöräilijä aurinkoisessa tunturimaisemassa.
A skier and a cyclist on the Pyhäkero winter trail in Pallas-Yllästunturi National Park.
National parks are nature reserves, and everyone’s rights do not apply to them as such. Each park has its own special features and rules, which can be easily found in the park’s presentation.

National parks invite you to explore Finland’s most beautiful landscapes and relax in nature. National parks are always open and free of charge, offering you unforgettable experiences.

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