The five birdwatching towers in Liminka Bay make observing birds easy.
Liminka Bay is one of the finest wetlands in Finland and Europe where thousands of birds stop to rest during their spring and autumn migrations. Sheep and cattle graze the shores in summer, ensuring that the extensive coastal meadows in this area will continue to provide good living conditions for endangered plant and bird species.
- Spring and autumn migrations of thousands of geese and other migratory birds
- The largest shoreline pastures in Finland and extensive coastal meadows
- Five birdwatching towers in three municipalities
- Visitor Centre and its accessible services
- Starting points of mountain biking trails and ski tracks
Activities and trails
Liminka Bay is a great day trip destination for families with young children and seasoned birdwatchers alike.
Ski tracks lead from the Visitor Centre to the village of Liminka. In good ice winters, a ski track across the sea offers wider view of the bay area.
There are marked mountain bike trails with different lenghts in the areas of Liminka and Lumijoki municipalities.
What else is there to see
Photographing, geocaching, snowshoeing, paddling
Nature of Liminka Bay
Liminka Bay is an ever-changing, large sea bay shaped by land uplift with reed patches in its shallow coastal waters. During the migration period, thousands of birds stop at Liminka Bay to rest.
Nature at the siteVisitor's checklist
There are movement restrictions in the areaLanding on and accessing the islands of Kotakari and Kammonkari are prohibited between 1 May and 31 July.
Make campfires only in designated sitesAlways check the current wildfire warning before making a fire.
The destination is a nature reserveEveryman's Right are not valid as such in the nature reserve.
Always keep pets on a leashDog waste should be cleaned away from the paths.
Remember to bring a trash bagThere is no recycling point in the area. Bring a trash bag and take the trash with you.