You can best explore the nature of Ekenäs National Park by boat.
In the sheltered Ekenäs Archipelago you can take a boat or kayak to countless natural harbours. Enjoy beautiful scenery from the inner archipelago out to the open sea. Visit the old mining island of Jussarö and discover its history.
- Islands, rocky shores and old-growth forest
- White-tailed eagles, common eiders and numerous other seafowl
- A deserted iron mine on the island of Jussarö
- Three easy nature trails
- A reservable waterfront sauna and a café-restaurant on the island of Jussarö
- Accessible by your own boat or taxi boat.
Activities and trails
You will learn about the nature and history of the inner and outer archipelago on the three nature trails of the National Park.
You can easily do shorter or longer canoeing excursion in the National Park.
What else is there to see
Geocaching, skiing, fishing, birdwatching, nature information hut, pick berries and mushrooms, sights and scenery, tour skating, diving
Natural features of Ekenäs Archipelago National Park
In the Ekenäs Archipelago National Park, you can see how the dense and maze-like inner archipelago gradually opens up to the outer archipelago and finally to the open sea.
Nature at the siteVisitor's checklist
The National Park is a nature reserveEveryman’s Right are not valid as such in national parks.
Camp only at permitted camping sitesCamping is only permitted in the immediate vicinity of designated rest and campfire areas.
Make campfires only in designated sitesAlways check the current wildfire warning before making a fire. During a wildfire warning making fire is prohibited.
Remember to bring a trash bagThere is no recycling point in the area. Bring a trash bag and take the trash with you.
Always keep pets on a leashDog waste should be cleaned away from the paths.
Be prepared for areas with limited or no mobile network coverageDo not forget to bring a printed navigation chart and a compass.
There are movement restrictions in the area