In Teijo National Park, the peace of nature meets the contemporary life of historical ironworks villages and artisan traditions. From the ironworks villages of Mathildedal, Teijo and Kirjakkala you can hike, paddle, fish and cycle directly to the diverse lake and mire landscapes of the national park. Teijo’s trails are a suitable length for day trips, but you can even hike for an entire weekend by combining the trails.
- Heath and deciduous forests, mire nature and ancient shores
- Family-friendly routes and activities
- Excellent fishing
- Teijo Nature Centre and rental sauna at Lake Matildanjärvi
- Wide range of services for ironworks villages
- Accessible trails and services
Activities and trails
What else is there to see
Canoeing, rowing and SUP-boarding, geocaching, pick berries and mushrooms, snowshoeing, skiing, organising a camp, nordic skating, sailing and boating, guided group tours, orienteering, swimming
Natural features of Teijo National Park
In Teijo National Park, Finland's nature is like a small package. Groves, rocks, eutrophic fens, lakes, and forests bring diversity to the landscape.
Nature at the site
The iron foundries of Teijo
On the shore of Halikonlahti Bay, just a few kilometres away from each other, are located three old iron foundries: Kirjakkala, Teijo and Mathildedal.
History of the destinationVisitor'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 sites, and huts.
Make campfires only in designated sitesThe prohibition does not apply to the Kariholma cooking shelter.
Remember to bring a trash bagBring a trash bag and take the trash with you or to the recycling point.
Always keep pets on a leashDog waste should be cleaned away from the paths.