Suomeksi

Vähä- Haurunen

The Vähä-Haurunen Island has rocky beaches, heather meadows, juniper groves and sparse forests.

Location

Uusikaupunki
N 61° 00.809´ E 21° 16 318´

Directions and maps

The nearest port accessible by car is Pyhäranta, Kylänranta 10
Topographic map 1:50 000 M313 Pyhäranta
Basic map1:25 000 M3134 Rihtniemi
Excursionmap.fi

Services in Vähä-Haurunen

Pier
Open wilderness hut
Campfire site
Firewood shed
Dry toilet

Trips to Vähä-Haurunen

Metsähallitus' partner companies offer boat trips to Vähä-Haurunen on request.

Notices

Lighting any campfires is strictly prohibited if the wildfire warning is in effect. Always check the current warnings (ilmatieteenlaitos.fi). This prohibition does not apply to cooking shelters or other fireplaces with a flue. There are no cooking shelters or other fireplaces with a flue on the island.
You have to bring your own drinking water
Pets must be kept on a leash when moving around the island.
Keep to the trails during the period 1.5 – 15.7 in order not to disturb the birdlife during the nesting season.
Read more about mobile phone coverage (112.fi).
Protecting yourself against ticks and insects
Check which fishing licenses you need (eraluvat.fi).

112 Emergency Number

If you have an emergency during your trip, such as getting lost, injured or finding a wildfire, call 112. Read more detailed emergency instructions.

Download the 112 Finland application (112.fi) to your phone. When an emergency call is made through the 112 Finland application, the emergency centre attendant is automatically informed of the caller's location.

It is recommended to keep the mobile phone warm and to bring extra food and water with you. There are many excursion locations with no mobile coverage and some mobile phones does not work in sub-zero temperatures, that is why it is always a good idea to let someone know about your itinerary and timetable.

Dogs must be kept on a leash! (pdf 105 Kb, finlex.fi)

Outdoor Etiquette

A cartoon picture of a family walking on a summer path.

1. Respect nature.

2. Mainly use marked trails.

3. Camp only where it is allowed.

4. Light your campfire only where it is allowed.

5. Do not litter.