Services in Archipelago National Park
Customer Service and Guidance
- Finnish Nature Centre Haltia, tel. +358 40 163 6200, info(at)haltia.com
- Korpoström Archipelago Centre (skargardscentrum.fi)
- Exhibitions and events on themes connected with the archipelago mainly during the summer season
Services Offered by Enterprises and Organisations in the National Park
- Enterprises and organisations offering services in the national park
- They have a cooperation agreement with Metsähallitus and they follow the principles of sustainable nature tourism when operating in the national park.
Meals, where to buy and prepare
The coordinates mentioned on this page are given using the WGS-84 Coordinate System as well as in the ETRS-TM3FIN planar coordinate system. Blue nautical charts are always drawn using the WGS-84 Coordinate System, while green nautical charts are still drawn using the Finnish national KKJ Coordinate System. For more information on nautical charts see the Finnish Transport Agency website (liikennevirasto.fi).
Shops and Restaurants
- On the inhabited islands there are summer shops and restaurants. Details (guestharbours.fi).
Campfire Sites
There are campfire sites on the islands of the National Park.
- Berghamn, Pargas (Euref-Fin (~ WGS84) lat: 60° 03,4' lon: 21°47,8' ETRS-TM35FIN: N: 6669164, E: 210403)
- Björkö, Pargas (Euref-Fin (~ WGS84) lat: 59° 53,9' lon: 21° 40,7' ETRS-TM35FIN: N: 6653254, E: 202629)
- Boskär, Pargas (no camping) (Euref-Fin (~ WGS84) lat: 60° 02,0' lon: 21° 46,7' ETRS-TM35FIN: N: 6666558, E: 209124)
- Dalskär, Pargas (Euref-Fin (~ WGS84) lat: 60° 05,1' lon: 22° 09,2' ETRS-TM35FIN: N: 6670842, E: 230460)
- Högland, Kimitoön (Euref-Fin (~ WGS84) lat: 60° 06,5' lon: 22° 18,9' ETRS-TM35FIN: N: 6672684, E: 239544)
- Högsåra, on the western side, Kimitoön (Euref-Fin (~ WGS84) lat: 59° 57,1' lon: 22° 20,0' ETRS-TM35FIN: N: 6655034, E: 239400)
- Jungfruskär, Pargas (Euref-Fin (~ WGS84) lat: 60° 08,55' lon: 21° 04,5' ETRS-TM35FIN: N: 6681698, E: 171018)
- Jurmo, Moringharu, Pargas (Euref-Fin (~ WGS84) lat: 59° 49,6' lon: 21° 35,2' ETRS-TM35FIN: N: 6644320, E: 196329)
- Konungsskär, Pargas (Euref-Fin (~ WGS84) lat: 60° 03,9' lon: 21° 35,0' ETRS-TM35FIN: N: 6670995, E: 198535)
- Kråkskär, Pargas (Euref-Fin (~ WGS84) lat: 59° 58,4' lon: 22° 02,6' ETRS-TM35FIN: N: 6659141, E: 223831)
- Sandön, Kimitoön (Euref-Fin (~ WGS84) lat: 60° 02,15' lon: 22° 20,4' ETRS-TM35FIN: N: 6664619, E: 240260)
- Stora Hästö, Pargas (Euref-Fin (~ WGS84) lat: 60° 04,02' lon: 21° 32,21' ETRS-TM35FIN: N: 6671391, E: 196134)
- Yxskär, Kimitoön (Euref-Fin (~ WGS84) lat: 59° 52,5' lon: 22° 03,5' ETRS-TM35FIN: N: 6647907, E: 223194)
Please note that lighting campfires is also forbidden at campfire sites if the wildfire warning is in effect. Check the current warnings (ilmatieteenlaitos.fi). This prohibition does not apply to cooking shelters or other fireplaces with a shelter and a flue.
Drinking Water
- Drinking water is available in the National Park cooperation area on the inhabited islands´ guestharbours. Details (guestharbours.fi).
Waste management
- There are no waste-bins in the area. Measures should be taken in advance to avoid taking unnecessary waste into the area. Biodegradable waste should be placed in a dry toilet or composter, and small amounts of clean paper and cardboard can be used as kindling in a campfire. Take all other waste out of the area. Read more about Hiking without Littering.
- Keep the Archipelago Tidy Association (pidasaaristosiistina.fi) takes care of the waste management in the archipelago. Find out about the locations of recycling points and septitanks.
Toilets
There are dry toilets at all of the campfire sites except in Jurmo.
Overnight Stays
Accommodation options of the islands of the national park you will also find on the islands' pages.
Camping
In the National Park camping is allowed only on areas marked for this purpose. There are camping sites on the following islands:
- Berghamn, Pargas (Euref-Fin (~ WGS84) lat: 60° 03,4' lon: 21°47,8' ETRS-TM35FIN: N: 6669164, E: 210403)
- Björkö, Pargas (Euref-Fin (~ WGS84) lat: 59° 53,9' lon: 21° 40,7' ETRS-TM35FIN: N: 6653254, E: 202629)
- Dalskär, Pargas (Euref-Fin (~ WGS84) lat: 60° 05,1' lon: 22° 09,2' ETRS-TM35FIN: N: 6670842, E: 230460)
- Högland, Kimitoön (Euref-Fin (~ WGS84) lat: 60° 06,5' lon: 22° 18,9' ETRS-TM35FIN: N: 6672684, E: 239544)
- Högsåra, on the western side of the island, Kimitoön (Euref-Fin (~ WGS84) lat: 59° 57,1' lon: 22° 22,1' ETRS-TM35FIN: N: 6655034, E: 239400)
- Jungfruskär, Pargas (Euref-Fin (~ WGS84) lat: 60° 08,55' lon: 21° 04,5' ETRS-TM35FIN: N: 6681698, E: 171018)
- Jurmo, Moringharu (Euref-Fin (~ WGS84) lat: 59° 49,6' lon: 21° 35,2' ETRS-TM35FIN: N: 6644320, E: 196329)
- Konungsskär, Pargas (Euref-Fin (~ WGS84) lat: 60° 03,9' lon: 21° 35,0' ETRS-TM35FIN: N: 6670933, E: 198529)
- Kråkskär, Pargas (Euref-Fin (~ WGS84) lat: 59° 58,4' lon: 22° 02,6' ETRS-TM35FIN: N: 6659141, E: 223831)
- Sandön, Kimitoön (Euref-Fin (~ WGS84) lat: 60° 02,15' lon: 22° 20,4' ETRS-TM35FIN: N: 6664619, E: 240260)
- Stora Hästö, Pargas (Euref-Fin (~ WGS84) lat: 60° 04,04' lon: 21° 32,4' ETRS-TM35FIN: N: 6671391, E: 196134)
- Yxskär, Kimitoön (Euref-Fin (~ WGS84) lat: 59° 52,5' lon: 22° 03,5' ETRS-TM35FIN: N: 6647907, E: 223194)
- Örö, chargeable, Kimitoön (Euref-Fin (~ WGS84) lat: 59° 48,5' lon: 22° 19.65,3' ETRS-TM35FIN: N: 6639307, E: 238016)
Camping sites without service on the following islands:
- Aspö Långlandet, Pargas
- Österskär Små Sundskär, Pargas
On Boat
You can beach your boat on the islands of the National Park. Avoid landing on birds' nesting islets during spring and summer.
Open Wilderness Hut
There are three open wilderness huts in the National Park.
- Konungsskär Open Wilderness Hut in Konungsskär Island, with room for 4 people
- In Notvarpharun Island with room for 2 people
- In Gärskär Island with room for 2 people
Lodging in the Surrounding Area
- Enterprises offers accommodation nearby the National Park.
- There are several guest harbours in the Archipelago Sea. Details (guestharbours.fi).
Equipment Rental
- Enterprises hires motor and sailing boats, canoes and diving equipments.
Services for the Disabled
- There are no special services in the area for the disabled.
Services for Boaters
- There are several service harbours, excursion harbours and other landing places and camping sites in the archipelago. Details (guestharbours.fi).
Other Services in the Surrounding Area
- Details on the services in the surrounding area can be found on the internet at Pargas (visitparainen.fi), Suomen saaristovaraus (suomensaaristovaraus.fi) and the Kimito Island (visitkimitoon.fi) pages.
Customer service
Finnish Nature Centre Haltia
tel. +358 40 163 6200
info(at)haltia.com
Check for Warnings
When wildfire warnings (en.ilmatieteenlaitos.fi) are in effect, fire is only allowed at covered campfire sites that have a flue. A fire can be also lit in fireplaces at wilderness and other huts. Always use extreme caution when handling fire. The one who lights a fire is always responsible for its safe use. Please note, that making fire at these campfire sites can be banned locally.