We all know that any vacation in Finland is accompanied by beautiful nature and amazing landscapes virgin forests and clean lakes. Dozens of national parks have been created throughout the country to preserve the natural beauty of protected areas for future generations.
The Oulanka National Park is very popular among Russian tourists. It is located in the northern part of Finland and covers an area of 270 square kilometers. It was created in the middle of the 20th century, and over time it has been constantly expanding to include new areas that need people’s care.
Oulanka National Park is considered to be an ideal place for hiking for a few days. The park is very popular with hikers, kayakers and nature lovers. There are specially marked routes and trails, shelters for overnight stays and campfire sites. Most visitors explore the park’s trails on their own, choosing a route according to their desires and abilities.
Fishing and free wild mushroom and berry picking are also available within the park.
Oulanka – it is an area with a unique combination of landscape and flora. The park is home to endangered animals as well as rare plants that are hardly ever found growing in the wild. The park’s meadows are used for deer farming, and the riverbeds are home to butterflies and rare birds.
The park’s meadows are used for deer farming, and the riverbeds are home to butterflies and rare birds.
The Oulankajoki River Canyon deserves special attention. You can see it from the top of a high cliff. The river here has broken through a deep gorge, foaming with rapids and is a very impressive sight. The canyon is included in the objects visited during the famous tourist route «Bear Ring». This route is about 80 kilometers long and is designed so that those wishing to admire the canyons, rapids and waterfalls. You can reach the canyon without visiting the rest of the route, but just follow the signs.
In addition to hiking trails, kayaking on the Oulkajoki and Kitkajoki rivers is also popular with hikers.
For accommodation, you can choose from hunting lodges within the park or more comfortable finland cottages in neighboring communities.