What's Currently Happening in Hiidenportti National Park 

25.5.2023
Many navigators direct driving to the Hiidenportti National Park via Hopeatie. The road is broken. Driving to the main information point Palolampi only according to the direction instructions and signposts. Read more in What's New pages

Lichen grow abundantly on a rocky slope. Below you can see trees and more rocky terrain.

Do not believe the navigators!

(Updated 25.5.2023) 
Many navigators direct driving to the Hiidenportti National Park via Hopeatie. However, this road is broken. Therefore we strongly advice driving to the main information point Palolampi only according to the direction instructions and signposts.

Hiidenportin lähestymiskartta.

Hiidenportti National Park welcomes visitors 

(Updated 16.5.2022)
Hiidenportti National Park welcomes visitors throughout the year. Hiidenportti is a nice and quiet national park, which offers a lot to see and experience.

In 2022 Hiidenportti celebrates the 40th anniversary together with 10 other Finnish national parks: Gulf of Finland, Helvetinjärvi, Isojärvi, Kauhaneva-Pohjankangas, Lauhanvuori, Patvinsuo, Riisitunturi, Salamajärvi, Seitseminen and Tiilikkajärvi. Each of these parks have their own celebrations for their anniversaries. Please, check their What's New pages.

The services and facilities in Hiidenportti national park are constantly being repaired, but, please note that along the hiking routes in some places the duckboards are in bad condition. Have a nice hike, but please, watch your steps.

News in Hiidenportti

Check for Warnings

When forest and grass fire 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. 

Drawing of a fireplace. The drawing shows the roof, the flue and off the ground.

Tips for Outdoors

Two people are looking at the map by the table.
Outdoor Guide: Safety