Oulanka National Park

Legend of the legends
In the rugged landscape of the Karhunkierros Trail, you will observe the power of water. The many trail options and hanging bridges of the Oulanka National Park will take you to the most impressive waterfalls in Finland. The jumps of wild brown trout, the dives of European dippers, the unlimited beauty of the aapa mires and the lovely calypso will challenge even the experienced nature photographer.
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Kohokohtia

Trekking

Outdoor & Sports

Oulanka offers a wide variety of trails, ranging from those suitable for children to demanding rock walls for climbers and observation points for nature lovers. The national park has excellent hiking opportunities, ranging from short day trails to the Karhunkierros Trail (82 km).

Sights and Views

Landscapes & Sceneries

Walk along the hanging bridges, listen to the roaring rapids and admire the breathtakingly beautiful views! Most of the sights are located at a distance of a few kilometres on foot or by canoe. The Kiutaköngäs waterfall, Oulanka Canyon and the rapids on the River Kitkajoki are the easiest to reach

Snowshoeing

Outdoor & Sports

Feel the thrill of snowshoeing in the pine forests and on the riversides covered by snow. Listen to the crunching snow and the sounds of the natural features of winter: the cackling of black grouse, the sharp drumming of black woodpeckers and the hooting of boreal owls. When going on a day trip, choose one of the following trails and enjoy the gorgeous works of art of the natural features during winter: the Kiutaköngäs Trail (2 km), the Hiiden hurmos Trail (5 km) and the Rytisuo Nature Trail (7 km).

Photography

Wildlife & Nature

The sights, the unique natural features, the changing seasons and the animals provide an excellent setting for photography. The northern lights occurring in the polar night rapidly change into the bright spring sunshine and into the crusty snowdrifts, the midnight sun and the autumn colours.

Canoeing and Rowing

Wildlife & Nature

Experience the beautiful River Oulankajoki by canoeing. The River Oulankajoki canoe route is suitable for both beginners and experienced canoeists, as there are two route options to choose from. You can either head onto a route that runs along the upper part (13 km) of the roaring rapids or onto another route that gently flows in the lower part (25 km) of the rapids. There are campfire sites and a reservable hut along the route. You can also fish or hike during your canoe trip.

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Reitin varrella

Experience the Finnish National landscape in the heart of Koli National park, capital of North Karelia, Joensuu and nature of Nurmes and Karelian Holiday Resort Bomba. Driving in Finland is easy and stress-free, there are no traffic jams and very little traffic in rural areas. Stop by little villages, find a public beach on a lake and go for a swim. The national parks are easiest to reach with your own car.

5 - 10 days

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