Explore the national park in winter and ski on the lake ice. Remember to watch out for places where the water flows strongly – this means that the ice is thin. There are no managed skiing trails in the park and the steep terrain makes the mainland section unsuitable for cross-country skiing.

Hook and line fishing and ice fishing are allowed under everyman's rights.

Persons aged 18-69 years must pay the fisheries management fee (eraluvat.fi). If you fish with more than one rod, you also need Metsähallitus' angling permit no 7413 for Southern Finland (eräluvat.fi).

There are several fishing spots on the rapids next to the national park. For more information on fishing options, please contact the local authorities of Konnevesi (konnevedenkosket.fi, in Finnish) or Rautalampi (rautalampi.fi).

Fishers need to check the restrictions on fishing sites at kalastusrajoitus.fi.

Southern Konnevesi is the domain of the osprey. The melancholy calls of the black-throated diver can be heard on the lake on summer evenings.

Snowshoes are excellent for negotiating deep snow in mid-winter. The trail bases are not maintained in wintertime, but they are suitable for snowshoeing on your own or with a guide.

Pick and enjoy delicious wild berries and mushrooms in late summer and early autumn. Picking berries and mushrooms is permitted under everyman's rights.

Due to the steep terrain most of the hiking trails are not suitable for cycling. The roads and easy trail from Kalaja parking area to Vuori-Kalaja campfire shelter are recommended for cyclists. In Southern Konnevesi national park cycling is allowed only on the roads and clearly visible tracks. Please pay attention to other hikers.

Flit over the pristine clear ice on skates and take a break at the campfire shelter in Lapinsalo island or at Enonranta. Remember watch out for places where the water flows fast and the ice is therefore thin, particularly by the Konnekoski and Siikakoski rapids.

Catch a glimpse of the aquatic domain of the wild lake trout. In the clear waters of Lake Konnevesi and Vuori-Kalaja pond, visibility extends to an incredible 4-6 metres in depth. There are no actual services for divers, but the destination is ideal for enthusiasts on independent diving excursions.

Top off a summer's day by taking a dip in the clear water. Swimming is permitted under everyman's rights in the ponds and lakes in the area. There is a nice sandy beach in Pyysalo island. Please notice, that there are no official swimming beaches inside the park.