NATIONAL PARKS IN LAPLAND

National parks are the gems of Finnish nature and constitute the foundation of the protected areas network. They are refreshing oases that are open to all.

All outdoor lovers will find something to suit their taste in the national parks! In the largest, wilderness-like parks you can hike for a week without seeing a road. In the same park you may also have the opportunity to go on a day trip along a well-marked trail.

Seven of the 35 national parks in Finland are located in Lapland. Of these, the Lemmenjoki National Park, Urho Kekkonen National Park and Pallas-Yllästunturi National Park are the largest in Finland. The other national parks in Lapland are Pyhä-Luosto, Perämeri, and Riisitunturi and Oulanka, located in north-eastern Finland on the border between the Koillismaa region and Lapland.

	Lemmenjoki national park Lemmenjoki is especially known for gold-digging. The gold-digging area and its history are unrivalled... » Read more
	Pallas-Yllästunturi national park Pallas-Yllästunturi National Park in Western Lapland is the most popular national park in Lapland... » Read more
	Urho Kekkonen national park Urho Kekkonen National Park is the place for traditional wilderness hiking, either with your own tent or by going from one open wilderness hut to another... » Read more
	Pyhä-Luosto national park Pyhä-Luosto National Park, the gem of Eastern Lapland, is an interesting destination due to its geology and ruggedly beautiful landscape... » Read more
	Riisitunturi national park Riisitunturi National Park is an ideal destination for day trips or short hikes. You can stay overnight in a tent or in the park’s lean-to shelters... » Read more
	Oulanka national park Well-marked hiking trails make it possible to go on longer hikes as well. » Read more
	Perämeri national park Perämeri National Park is a perfect destination for experienced seafarers as the area is only accessible by boat... » Read more