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Liesjärvi National Park

Hiking Geocaching Ski cross-country off trails Fishing Hiking Birdwatching Visit a Nature Centre Walk on a nature trail Canoeing Sights and scenery Learn in nature Guided group tours Visit a heritage farm Biking Horse riding
Photo: Markus Sirkka

The Emblem of Liesjärvi National Park - Cornflower and an ear of ryeSpend a day at Korteniemi Heritage Farm to find out how people used to live in rural Finland. Help out with farm chores, count sheep, and make hay while the sun shines! You can also head off along the old crofters' paths to explore the surrounding scenic forests and lakes.

Suitability: Suitable for visitors of all ages all year. Partly suitable for visitors with mobility difficulties if assisted.

Photo: Tuula Pohjalainen.

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Photo: Jari Kostet.

Before the Trip

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

Directions and Maps

Location: Lakeland, in Kanta-Häme Region in the areas of Tammela, Karkkila and Somero.
Arrival: By car and public transportation.
Häme Nature Centre. Photo: Riikka Tikkanen

Customer Service

Häme Nature Centre, Eerikkilä Sport & Outdoor Resort: +358 201 108 273, luontokeskus(at)eerikkila.fi
Metsähallitus, Parks & Wildlife Finland, Lakeland: +358 206 39 5270, sisasuomi(at)metsa.fi
Photo: Juhani Mattila.

Trails

Several marked trails (1.5–5km) linked to the Hämeen Ilvesreitti Trail that extends over more than 200km.
Photo: Olli Siltanen.

Nature

Forests of Varying Ages, Beautiful Shorelines and Valuable Mires
Photo: S-M Hiukkamäki.

What to Do

Visit to the heritage farm
Hiking
Voluntary work
Photo: S-M Hiukkamäki.

What to See

Häme cultural landscape, lake and esker landscapes, hole-nesting birds.
Photo: Elina Nystedt.

Services

Korteniemi Heritage Farm, Guided nature tours at the Korteniemi Heritage Farm and events in summer, Häme Visitor Centre, campfire and cooking sites, a camping site, a lean-to-shelter, tipi-like hut, two rental huts, a smoke sauna for rent, dry toilets.
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.
Photo: Juhani Mattila.

History

Traditional Life Styles Preserved in Rugged Backwoods.
Destination's map at Retkikartta.fi

Map of Liesjärvi

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, Lakeland.
This is the web page www.nationalparks.fi/liesjarvi.