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Kurjenrahka National Park

Hiking Ski cross-country on maintained trails  Ski cross-country off trails  Geocaching Walk on a nature trail Hiking Wheelchair Trail Pick berries and mushrooms Birdwatching Snowshoeing Visit a Nature Information Hut Sights and scenery Fishing Learn in nature Guided group tours
Kurjenrahka in winter. Photo: Vastavalo/Timi Laivo

The Emblem of Kurjenrahka National Park - Common CraneWithin easy reach of the historic town of Turku, the forests and marshes of Kurjenrahka are home to many wild animals and birds, including stately long-legged cranes and curious woodland owls. Ski-trails tour the silent snow-covered marshes in the winter. 

Suitability: Suitable for visitors of all ages all year. The yard of the Kurjenpesä Nature Information Hut is suitable for visitors with mobility difficulties.

Photo: Laura Lehtonen

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The gate to Kurjenrahka National Park. Photo: Laura Lehtonen

Before The Trip

Responsible hiking - get to know the National Park’s rules and safety tips.
Location on the map

Directions and Maps

Location: In Lakeland, Southwest Finland Region in the areas of Turku, Ara, Masku, Mynämäki, Nousiainen, Pöytyä, and Rusko
Arrival: By car and public transportation.
Photo: Laura Lehtonen

Customer Service

Tel. int. +358 206 39 4620
Mon-Fri 10 am-3 pm
ranikko(at) metsa.fi
Photo: Laura Lehtonen

Trails

Hiking Trails
Nature Trail
Circle Trails
Photo: Sanna-Mari Rivasto

Nature

The Diverse Mire Areas
The Diverse Old-growth Forest of Pukkipalo
Animals
Mires
Photo: Ari Ahlfors

What To Do

Walking and Hiking
Skiing
Geocaching
Photo: Laura Lehtonen

History and Sights

First inhabitants
The Old Boundary Mark of Kuhankuono
Parish forests
Towards Modern Times
Photo: Laura Lehtonen

Services

Meals, where to buy and prepare
Waste Management
Toilets
Overnight Stays
Lodging in the Surrounding Area
Services for the Disabled
Photo: Petri Jauhiainen

Accessibility

Part of the services are suitable for people with disabilities with the help of an assistant and also suitable for prams.
Photo: Saara Lavi

Partners

Various services provided by partners are available.

Map Of Kurjenrahka National Park

Destination’s map at Retkikartta.fi.
Photo: Tuomas Uola

Weather

Download a free weather application from Finnish Meteorological Institute on your phone or see local weather (en.ilmatieteenlaitos.fi).
The area is managed by Metsähallitus, Parks & Wildlife Finland, Coastal and Metropolitan Area.