Finland detailed statistics and information
Statistical information about Finland including geography, people, government, economy, communications, transportation, and military statistics.
Country map
High quality shaded relief map showing natural features.
What to do in the wilderness in the Heart of Finland 
The region offers a wide variety of hiking options. Ideal destinations include Rokua National Park, Manamansalo island and Lake Saarijärvi, in Puolanka. Canoeists will find plenty of alternative routes stretching right down to the sea. The R.Kiiminkijoki and R.Kutujoki waterway in Vaala have a comprehensive network of resting places. For boat visitors there are many boat harbours on L.Oulujärvi, in addition to resting places on the islands.
Hiking Trails: Nordkalottleden
Nordkalottleden is a hiking trail of 800 km total lenght, starting in Norway, passing through Sweden and Finland and ending in Norway again. It touches Treriksröset, where the borders of the three countries have one point in common. Conditions along the trail are varying greatly. On some of the sections cabins are available where provisions are sold, on other parts you have to carry all provisions and stay in a tent.
Areas Suited for Hiking in Oulu
Hiidenportti National Park, Hossa Hiking Area, Iso-Syöte Hiking Area, Kylmäluoma Hiking Area, Oulujärvi Hiking Area, Oulanka National Park, Rokua National Park, Syöte National Park, Talaskangas Nature Reserve, Tiilikka National Park
Areas for Hiking in Southern Finland
Evo Hiking Area, Eastern Gulf of Finland, Laajalahti Nature Reserve, Liesjärvi National Park, Nuuksio National Park, Päijänne National Park, Siikalahti Nature Reserve, Ekenäs Archipelago National Park, Torronsuo National Park, Valkmusa National Park
Hiking on State-owned Lands in Finland
The most spectacular areas have been equipped equally for the needs of experienced hikers and families with toddlers. There are nature trails, hiking trails, campfire sites and wilderness huts that usually can be used free of charge.
Travel information on Finland - Rovaniemi
The tree-covered hills with their hiking and ski trails and the wilderness with its river beds slicing through the landscape unfold before your very eyes. Just under an hour’s drive away at Auttiköngäs, you can explore 400 hectares of protected forest, untouched primeval areas, canyon rivers formed millions of years ago and easily passable nature trails with suspension bridges. Here you can enjoy primitive nature and discover the flora and fauna. You’ll find out lots of things about nature, you can pick the fruits of the forest and even try your luck at fishing!
Region of Central Finland
The great lakes of Keurusselkä, Keitele and Finland´s deepest lake, the 120 km long Päijänne, welcome you for a relaxing or active holiday. Hire a lakeside cabin or book a room close to nature in a country hotel. The lakes and forests of Central Finland are a marvellous places for an active holiday, be it canoeing, rowing, cycling or hiking. The Viitasaari rapids are most famous rapids for sports fishing in Finland. The fantastic national parks and nature preserves like Pyhä-Häkki, Isojärvi and Salamajärvi temp to go wandering.
Areas for Hiking in Western Finland
Archipelago National Park, Helvetinjärvi National Park, Isojärvi National Park, Kauhaneva-Pohjankangas National Park, Kurjenrahka National Park, Lauhanvuori National Park, Puurijärvi-Isosuo National Park, Pyhä-Häkki National Park, Salamajärvi National Park, Seitseminen National Park, Teijo Hiking Area
Where to Go Hiking in Finland?
Come and enjoy Finland's beautiful scenery! You will find many kinds of pleasant areas from the southernmost archipelago in the Gulf of Finland to the wilderness areas in northernmost Lapland on the State-owned lands. Pick and choose your destination among the ones we have selected for you.
Areas Suited for Hiking in Finish Lapland
Suited for Hiking, Lemmenjoki National Park, Kevo Strict Nature Reserve, Oulanka National Park, Perämeri National Park, Riisitunturi National Park, Syöte National Park, Urho Kekkonen National Park, Hammastunturi Wilderness Area, Kaldoaivi Wilderness Area, Kemihaara Wilderness Area, Käsivarsi Wilderness Area, Muotkatunturi Wilderness Area, Paistunturi Wilderness Area, Pulju Wilderness Area, Pöyrisjärvi Wilderness Area, Tarvantovaara Wilderness Area, Tsarmitunturi Wilderness Area, Tuntsa Wilderness Area, Vätsäri Wilderness Area
Areas for Hiking in Eastern Finland
Kolovesi National Park, Linnansaari National Park, Patvinsuo National Park, Petkeljärvi National Park, Ruunaa Hiking Area, Talaskangas Nature Reserve, Telkkämäki Nature Reserve, Tiilikka National Park
Adventure travel in Finland
Database with descriptions and pictures of adventure travel destinations in this beautiful and interesting country.
Create your own custom vacation to Finland
This site lets you put together the perfect vacation for yourself based on where you want to go and what you want to do. This is a very good travel tool.
