What’s new
- 04/15/2025
Gorsastohpu/Korsatupa open wilderness hut's sauna will be closed until further notice
The sauna at the Gorsastohpu/Korsatupa open wilderness hut in the Pulju Wilderness Reserve will be closed until further notice to conserve firewood. The sauna will be closed in week 16, before Easter. The open wilderness hut, toilet, woodshed, and outdoor fireplace will remain available. The nearest sauna is in Hannukuru, on the Hetta-Pallas trail in Pallas-Yllästunturi National Park
- 04/15/2025
The maintenance of the Riisitunturi Multipurpose Track has ended for this year
The maintenance of the Riisitunturi Multipurpose Track has ended for this winter and the trail signs have been removed from the terrain. There is still about half a meter of snow in the fell, but the snow is melting rapidly now because the coming days are expected to be warm and sunny.
- 04/15/2025
Bridge on Matildanjärvi Trail in Teijo National Park is fixed
The bridge crossing Välioja on the Matildanjärvi Trail has been repaired. Hikers can use the bridge again.
- 04/15/2025
The Virkkula birdwatching tower is being renovated at Liminka Bay
The Virkkula birdwatching tower located at Liminka Bay is being renovated on a fast schedule before Easter. The renovation is being carried out by the municipality of Liminka.
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- 04/14/2025
The Riisitunturi Open Wilderness Hut is temporarily closed.
The chimney of the Riisitunturi open wilderness hut is being repaired. Due to the repair work, the hut will be out of use from April 15th to April 17th.
- 04/14/2025
Remember good hand hygiene - Case of stomach flu have been reported at Hannukuru Open Wilderness Hut
Case of stomach flu have been reported at the Hannukuru left side Open Wilderness Hut. We will update this publication as new cases emerge. Although the number of cases is currently low, the illness can spread very quickly in the worst-case scenario. In Lapland, distances are long, so getting help can take a long time. Therefore, we urge hikers to pay special attention to hand hygiene.
Read more - 04/11/2025
Teijo Nature Centre opens on May 9th
Teijo Nature Centre in Teijo National Park and the café will open their doors after winter on Friday, May 9th, 2025.
Read more - 04/10/2025
The fireplace and stove in the Helvetinkolu day hut are out of use
In Helvetinjärvi National Park, the fireplace and stove in the Helvetinkolu day hut are out of use because the chimney is broken.
- 04/09/2025
Hiking season of Herajärvenkierros Trail starts usually in May
Hiking on the Herajärvenkierros trail in Koli National Park and its surroundings becomes possible in the spring when the crossing at Sikosalmi melts enough for the pull ferry to be used. We will announce this on the Koli National Park's What's New page.
Read more - 04/09/2025
In the Nammalakuru Open Wilderness Hut, the left burner of the gas stove is not working - please do not leave the gas leaking
According to the feedback we received, the left burner of the gas stove in the Nammalakuru Open Wilderness Hut is broken and does not work at all. However, the right burner works normally. Please read the gas stove instructions in the hut. Remember to turn off the gas after use! We will inform you when the stove is working normally again. We apologize for the inconvenience!