Päijänne Menu

Päijänne National Park

Geocaching Ski cross-country on maintained trails Fishing Birdwatching Walk on a nature trail Canoeing Sights and scenery Guided group tours Boating Biking Tour skating Pick berries and mushrooms Hiking Scuba diving
Photo: Tapio Tuomela

The Emblem of Päijänne National Park - Lesser Black-backed GullThe pristine waters of Lake Päijänne wash the sandy shores of a chain of islands formed by an esker ridge that dates back to the Ice Age. Take a boat trip or rent a kayak and explore the park's many islands and their sandy coves and rocky shores. The nature trail at Pulkkilanharju ridge, accessible by road, also offers fine lakekand views. Look out for ospreys soaring over the lake. 

Suitability: In summer, suitable particularly for visitors by water. No services for visitors with mobility difficulties.

Photo: Timo Nieminen

What's New

What's Currently Happening in Päijänne National Park
Photo: Maija Mikkola

Before The Trip

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

Directions and Maps

Arrival: By car, boat and public transportation
Location: In Päijät-Häme Region in the areas of Padasjoki, Asikkala and Sysmä
Photo: Hilja Palviainen

Customer Service

Tel. int. +358 206 39 5270
sisasuomi(at)metsa.fi
Photo: Sari Knuuti

Trails

Several marked hiking trails (2–30km), in winter, the ice conditions permitting, a skiing trail maintained by the municipality of Padasjoki on the ice of Lake Päijänne (14km), in summer, routes for boating and canoeing.
Photo: Markus Sirkka / Sirkka Image Photography

Nature

Rocky Islands and Sandy Eskers
Kelvenne Island - from Dry Pine Heaths to Herb-rich Forests
The Bird Species of the Islets
Photo: Maija Mikkola

What To Do

Boating
Sights and scenery
Birdwatching
Photo: Maija Mikkola

Services

Campfire sites, lean-to-shelters, camping sites, dry toilets, guest stages, excursion and guestharbours. Services of cooperating partners are also available. In summer, cruises and scheduled services.
Väärä kuva
Photo: Saara Lavi

Partners

Various services provided by partners are available.
Photo: Anne Huhta

History

Living with the Nature
How the Man Has Utilised Lake Päijänne?

Map Of Päijänne 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, Lakeland.
This is the web page www.nationalparks.fi/paijanne.