Finland's Top Natural Attractions – from Southern Archipelago to Northern Fells

The Finnish countryside offers nature-lovers many different kinds of experiences. The nature-lovers can enjoy the scenery by land or by water at any time of the year. Thanks to free public access, the hikers can roam the great outdoors nearly everywhere in Finland.

National park, national hiking areas and other protected areas managed by Metsähallitus, Parks & Wildlife Finland provide the visitors with unforgettable moments, best sceneries and hiking facilities for nature walks, hikes and boat trips. Local nature tourism firms offer services for the visitors in many of the areas.

Pallas-Yllästunturi National Park. Photo: Maarit Kyöstilä.

Pallas-Yllästunturi National Park (Lapland)

Trek from hilltop to hilltop through the arctic fells along Finland's first hiking trail.

Urho Kekkonen National Park. Photo: Pirjo Seurujärvi.

Urho Kekkonen National Park (Lapland)

Trek through this magnificent arctic fell country on foot or on skis, finding your way to a welcoming wilderness hut for the night.

Pyhä-Luosto National Park. Photo: Teemu Kuisma.

Pyhä-Luosto National Park (Lapland)

Deep gorges slice through these ancient rugged hills, where you can trek through age-old forests up onto windswept treeless fell-tops.

Oulanka National Park. Photo: Minna Koramo.

Oulanka National Park (National landscape, NE Finland)

In the rugged landscape of the Karhunkierros Trail, you will observe the power of water.

Syöte National Park. Photo: Ville Suorsa.

Syöte National Park (NE Finland)

The wild wooded hills of Syöte provide an ideal setting for many activities. Ski-trek through the magical snow-covered winter forests, or pedal up hill and down dale along the park's fine mountain-biking routes.

Koli National Park. Photo: Jarkko Kuiri.

Koli National Park (National landscape, Eastern Finland)

When you take in the marvellous view over Lake Pielinen from the top of Ukko-Koli hill, it's easy to see why this spot has attracted so many Finnish artists, photographers and nature-lovers over the centuries.

Kvarken Archipelago . Photo: Eva Ramstedt.

Kvarken Archipelago (Finland's first natural heritage site, Western Finland)

The Kvarken Archipelago is a living world heritage site where local people live in harmony with their unique natural setting.

Linnansaari National Park. Photo: Mari Laukkanen.

Linnansaari National Park (Lake District, Eastern Finland )

Linnansaari, in the heart of the Finnish Lake District, is an ideal place to spot rare lake seals and majestic ospreys. The waters of the park are dotted with lush green islands and rocky islets.

Nuuksio National Park. Photo: Mauri Leivo.

Nuuksio National Park (Next to Helsinki, Southern Finland)

Within easy reach of the Finnish capital you can escape into wild natural settings and enjoy typically Finnish scenery, with lovely lakes, green forests and rugged crags.

Archipelago National Park. Photo: Tuija Warén.

Archipelago National Park (National landscape, Southern Finland)

The labyrinthine Archipelago Sea, off Southwestern Finland, has more islands than any other archipelago in the world.