What's Currently Happening in Kolovesi National Park
Report Seal Carcasses or seals in need of help
It is essential for the conservation of the Saimaa ringed seal that all dead seals are examined. Please, report +358 206 39 5000. More information.
In Pitkäsaari southern and Lapinniemi excursion harbours there is no firewood
(Updated on 19 September 2020)
In Pitkäsaari southern and Lapinniemi excursion harbours there is no firewood.
If you wish, you may fetch firewood from the nearby excursion harbour to the southern campfire site of Pitkäsaari.
In Lapinniemi food must be cooked on camping cookers. If you wish, you may fetch firewood from the nearby excursion harbour (for examle from Laajakaarre).
It is prohibited to collect firewood from the nature!
In Karjalansaari, to the north of Kolovesi National Park, there is no excursion harbour. It has been taken down.
Huhtiniemi and Mäntysalo Rental Huts
(Updated 19 September 2020)
Huhtiniemi and Mäntysalo (Mäntysalo in finnish only now) Rental Huts can now be booked from the web shop eraluvat.fi or from the service number +358 20 69 2424.
News in Kolovesi
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01.11.2024
Saimaa Ringed Seal Population Continues Gradual Growth – Majority of Growth Observed South of Savonlinna
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02.04.2024
A recent report on Finland's protected areas: Recommendations for promoting biodiversity and effective management
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21.03.2024
The sales channel for Metsähallitus huts to be revamped - Reservations for 2025 open at the beginning of November
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26.01.2024
Visitor numbers: the popularity of national parks continues to be strong
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13.12.2023
What will it take to save the endangered Saimaa ringed seal? A new documentary film presents the hard work and people who are dedicated to protecting the Saimaa ringed seal