Aerial distribution of rabies vaccine baits starting on south-eastern border
(Updated 13.9.2024)
The Finnish Food Authority will begin aerial distribution of rabies bait vaccines along the south-eastern border on 13 September 2024. The aerial spreading will continue for about one month from the start date. The goal of these air drops is to prevent rabies occurring in animals in the wild from spreading to Finland. Finland has been officially free of rabies since 1991.
Siikalahti Nature Reserve is located in the bait vaccination area. Avoid touching bait vaccines in the field.
Read more in The Finnish Food Authority's announcement (ruokavirasto.fi/en)
The well of Siikalahti has been disabled
(Updated 18.1.2024)
There is no drinking water available at Siikalahti.
Siikalahti nature information hut is open
(Updated 5.5.2024)
Siikalahti Nature Information Hut in Siikalahti Wetland is open during the summer (from April to October).
When wildfire 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. 
