The hiking trails in Kvarken are suitable for day trips and overnight excursions
Kvarken Archipelago is the only natural heritage site in Finland included in the international UNESCO World Heritage List. Land uplift is shaping the maritime archipelago faster than anywhere else in the world, forcing nature to adapt to continuous change. The mosaic-like archipelago shaped by the Ice Age offers visitors pleasures for every season. The Swedish High Coast and Kvarken Archipelago in Finland form a joint World Heritage Site; the World Heritage Site High Coast/Kvarken Archipelago.
- An archipelago with stones and boulders, moraine ridges, fladas and glo lakes as well as forests of the land uplift coast
- Hiking trails for day trips and overnight excursions
- Paddling in a unique labyrinthine archipelago
- Information and hiking advice from World Heritage Gateway
- Several campfire sites
- Accessible trails and service structures
Activities and trails
What else is there to see
Skiing, sailing and boating, cycling, geocaching, swimming
Natural Features of Kvarken Archipelago Nature Reserve
Together with Sweden's High Coast, it forms the World Heritage Site entitled High Coast - Kvarken Archipelago.
Nature at the siteVisitor's checklist
Everyman’s Right apply in this areaEveryone’s rights do not apply on Valsörarna islands and in Snipansgrund-Medelkalla Seal Reserve.
Temporary camping in the area is allowedShort-term camping is allowed under everyone’s rights, excluding in restricted zones (Valsörarna islands and Snipansgrund-Medelkalla Seal Reserve)
Overnight at the cruise port is allowedYou may keep a boat in the excursion port for a maximum of 2 days.
Make campfires only in designated sitesAlways check the current wildfire warning before making a fire. During a wildfire warning, fires are only allowed in cooking shelters with a chimney.
At the campfire site, only the firewood provided at the location or brought by yourself may be used.Remember to use firewood sparingly.
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.
There are movement restrictions in the areaAccess restrictions apply to Valsörarna islands and Snipansgrund-Medelkalla Seal Reserve.