Services Offered by Enterprises and Organisations in Ärjänsaari

Following enterprises and other organisations offer services in Ärjänsaari. They have a cooperation agreement with Metsähallitus and they follow the principles of sustainable nature tourism (metsa.fi) when operating in the national park.

Luonnollisesti Oulujärvi Ky (in Finnish, luonnollisesti.fi)

  • Transportation to Ärjänsaari
  • Guided tours in Ärjänsaari: paddling, fishing tours in summer and winter, hunting tours
  • Guided services also in Oulujärvi Hiking Area ja Rokua National Park
  • Rental cabins, rental equipment

Löytöretki (loytoretki.net)

  • Guided day trips and longer hikes to Ärjänsaari Island and also Nuuksio and Urho Kekkonen national parks.
  • The tours include instruction on equipment, meals and transport and accommodation arrangements.

Oulujärven Laiva-Osakeyhtiö, Höyrylaiva S/S Kouta (oulujarviristeilyt.fi)

  • Steamboat cruises in Lake Oulujärvi
  • Charter cruises
  • Terrace restaurant

Upitrek Oy (in Finnish, upitrek.com)

  • Guided tours in Ärjänsaari: skiing and snowshoe tours, hiking in summer, cycling and paddling tours

For Entrepreneurs

Tourist entrepreneurs operating in national parks or other areas managed by Metsähallitus need a cooperation agreement. A fee is charged for using the routes and service infrastructure for business activities.