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03/01/2025 at 15:22
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Current information of Urho Kekkonen National Park
Current information of Urho Kekkonen National Park services, service structures and terrain conditions.
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01/15/2025 at 09:49
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Sledging on hiking trails creates dangerous situations
Using a sled on official hiking trails in nature reserves and other excursion destinations is allowed, for example, for pulling a child or a load. Sledding or sliding downhill endangers the safety of the sledder and can create dangerous situations for other hikers.
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01/14/2025 at 14:40
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Avoid moving in avalanche terrain
Avalanches are possible even in Finland. Everyone heading to fell areas should prepare and assess the risks in advance.
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12/17/2024 at 10:30
The lighting on the Aurora Trail is temporarily out of service in Urho Kekkonen National Park.
The lighting on the Aurora Trail is temporarily out of service. Major earthworks are required to fix the problem. The repair work will begin in 2025. When heading to the trail, we recommend equipping yourself with a headlamp.