Hiking services in Ekenäs
Ekenäs Archipelago National Park offers a wide range of services for both day visitors and those planning longer trips. The area includes, among other things, fireplaces, tent areas, dry toilets, a rentable sauna and jetties.
Campsites
- As campsites are shared resting places, you should show consideration towards other hikers.
- There is no waste management at the campsites, so bring your rubbish home.
- Lighting fires is only allowed at serviced and designated campfire sites.
- Before you light a fire, always check if any forest fire warnings are in effect. When a forest fire warning has been issued, lighting fires is prohibited.
- Firewood is provided at campfire sites. Remember that you may have to chop up the wood yourself. Please use the firewood sparingly.
- Do not burn rubbish or tear off bark from living trees. You can use a small amount of clean paper and cardboard to light your fire.
- The last person to leave the campfire site is always responsible for putting out the fire.
- Further instructions for lighting fires
Drinking water
- Always boil water from natural sources before drinking it.
- Do not wash dishes or yourself in natural waters or on well covers.
- After use, remember to soak any washing water into the ground far enough away from natural waters or water supply points.
- Read more about drinking water
Toilets
- Remember to bring your own toilet paper.
- Check the instructions for using the toilet provided at the campsite.
Waste disposal
- There are no waste bins on the islands. Visitors need to take their waste to the mainland. Remember to bring a waist bag when you go on a trip.
- Do not burn rubbish at campfire sites.
- Do not throw food scraps into nature.