Syöte National Park

17.1.2022

Check regional Covid-instructions before your hiking trip or a visit to a nature center.

Liminganlahti Nature Centre is closed 1.1.-4.2.2022. The Finnish Nature Centre Haltia is closed 10.1.–1.2.2022. Koli Nature Centre Ukko is closed 1.1.–26.1.2022. Kuusamo Customer Service Karhuntassu is closed 13.1.–31.1.2022.

In other nature centers in Finland, we require the use of a facial mask and keeping the 2 meter distance to other visitors. In addition, there may be requirements to show the Covid pass, and/or the number of visitors can be limited. More information Nature centers. The length of the restrictions depends on the region. More regional information can be found at the Finnish institute for health and welfare website.

A woman in brown jacket watching the sunset over snow-covered spruce forest at the observation tower.

The drawn emblem of Syöte national park. Depicted on the oval standard is a meadow barn. Circling the outer rim of the emblem are the words Syöte kansallispuisto nationalpark.
The wild wooded hills of Syöte provide an ideal setting for many activities. Ski-trek through the magical snow-covered winter forests, or pedal up hill and down dale along the park's fine mountain-biking routes. The log cabin sauna at Ahmatupa in the heart of the park is a great place to soothe your body and soul.

Suitability: Excellent for families with children and for those who wish to go on an active holiday. Some accessible services like visitor centre and one trail.

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Before the Trip

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

Location: Lapland, in Northern Ostrobothnia and in Southern Lapland in Pudasjärvi, Taivalkoski and Posio.
Arrival: By car and public transportation.
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Customer Service

Syöte Visitor Centre

Maps of Syöte

Various maps and brochures of Syöte. Read more >

Trails

Marked trekking routes and nature trails for day trips or for longer hikes (122 km), a canoe route (22 km). Maintained ski trails (33 km) as part of ski trail network in the Syöte region. Read more >

Nature

Natural Features of Syöte National Park.
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What to Do

Skiing
Mountain biking
Trekking
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What to See

The views from the top of Pyhitys Hill and from the Ahmakallio observation tower, the snow-crowned spruces, the Rytivaara Crown Tenant Farm, and the traces of the Ice Age in Vattukuru Ravine. Read more >

Services

A wide variety of services, throughout the year: Syöte Visitor Centre, group tours, day trip huts, open wilderness huts, reservable huts, campfire sites, lean-to shelters, the reservation-only sauna. Read more >