What's Currently Happening in Patvinsuo National Park
21.8.2020
Because of the coronavirus, safe distances should be kept even in nature, and thorough hand hygiene should be followed at huts, campfire sites and after using the toilet. Metsähallitus' policies and guidelines will be updated as the general corona guidelines become more specific. Check our website for the current situation: www.nationalparks.fi/coronavirusguidelines.
Finnish Frontier Guard's Restricted Military Area
Entering Area Is Forbidden During Shooting Training Times
The trail leading from Lahnalampi parking area to Pirskanlampi camping leads at points through the Finnish Frontier Guard's restricted military area. This shooting range is marked in the terrain by red circles around tree trunks. Entering the area during shooting practice is forbidden.
During 2020 shooting practice will take place:
21. - 25.9.2020
28.9. - 2.10.2020
4. - 9.10.2020
26. - 30.10.2020
16. - 20.11.2020
There are signs in the areas vicinity and along trails leading to the area with information about shooting practice time.
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30.06.2020
The renewed Excursionmap.fi is an excellent service for hikers in Finland
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07.05.2020
Metsähallitus to remove corona restrictions at nature sites – Responsible behaviour by hikers is particularly important
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18.03.2020
Reservable and rental huts at hiking destinations will be closed
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15.03.2020
Metsähallitus cancels its customer service in Nature Centers - web and phone services will be increased
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28.01.2020
The attractiveness and economic impacts of national parks continue to increase – The additional funding received by Metsähallitus’ Parks & Wildlife Finland was urgently needed