Päijänne National Park Directions and MapsDirections
Päijänne National Park is located in the southern part of Lake Päijänne. Most
of its islands are situated in front of the municipality of Padasjoki.
Pulkkilanharju Ridge, which consists of esker islands, is part of the
municipality of Asikkala. In addition, there are islands in the eastern part of
South Päijänne, for example a part of the island of Päijätsalo in the
municipality of Sysmä, which belong to the National Park area.
 By Car
It is possible to reach some parts of the National Park by car.
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The road 314 (Vääksy - Sysmä) goes through Pulkkilanharju
Ridge, which forms the south-eastern gate of the National Park. On
the bridges of this road, you get a great view over the National Park and the
large open water areas of Lake Päijänne.
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From Padasjoki, you can drive via Kellosalmi Bridge to
Virmaila, which is the largest island of Lake Päijänne. A
part of Virmaila Island belongs to the National park, and the campfire place
in Höysniemi is accessible by car.
By Boat
The National Park mostly consists of islands and islets, which cannot be
reached without a boat.
By Public Transportation
- From the coach station in the centre of Padasjoki, it is 2 km to Padasjoki
Guest Harbour. Many express coaches running on the road E24 stop at Padasjoki
coach station. There are several bus stops at Pulkkilanharju in the
municipality of Asikkala.
- Passenger boat M/s Elbatar
(www.elbatar.fi, in Finnish), transports visitors from Padasjoki Harbour and
the village of Vääksy to Kelvenne Island in the National Park. It has a
regular route and timetable.
Starting Points for Excursions
Padasjoki Harbour is the best starting point when going
to Päijänne National Park.
- Parking is possible for the maximum of two days and nights. Nearby the
harbour, there is a new parking area for boat trailers and long-term
parking.
- There are two boat ramps in the harbour, one of which has concrete
surface.
- Restaurant, summer shop, sauna, shower, barbeque shelter, fuel, bilge
water draining, suction draining of toilet waste, mast crane, drinking water
and taxi boat services.
- In 2000, Padasjoki Harbour was elected the Guest Harbour of the
Year.
- For those going to the southern parts of the National Park, an alternative
starting point is in front of Restaurant Reimari at
Pulkkilanharju in the municipality of Asikkala.
- In front of the restaurant, there is a boat ramp, which is occasionally
closed with a chain (mostly on summer weekends).
- There is a summer shop in the restaurant.
- In
Vääksy, there is a harbour with all services by Vääksy
canal, in the end where Lake Päijänne begins.
- There is a concrete boat ramp, fuel (95E, fuel oil), boating equipment
sale and a summer shop.
- Boat transport to the National Park can be booked.
- Starting Points for Trails and Routes
Maps
Electronic Maps
Other Maps
Terrain map M432, 1:50 000. The map is sold by
Karttakeskus, the National Land Survey of Finland, and well-stocked
bookstores.
The map in Päijänne National Park brochure. The maps can
be got at Päijännetalo, Evo Centre and Häme Visitor Centre.
Maasto-/peruskarttalehdet: Terrain/base maps 2143 07, 2143 10,
2143 11, 3112 03, 3121 01, 3121 02, 1:20 000. The maps are sold by
Karttakeskus, the National Land Survey of Finland, and well-stocked
bookstores.
Sisävesikartta 443 Ruoniemi-Kalkkisten kanava: Inland water
nautical chart 443 Ruoniemi-Kalkkinen Canal, 1:40 000, 2002. The maps
are sold by Karttakeskus, Padasjoki Harbour, Tankkausmajakka service station
in Vääksy, and well-stocked bookstores.
Vesiretkeilyreitit -melontakartta: Canoeing map, 1:50
000, Padasjoen Latu ry. Maps can be ordered from: Padasjoen
kunta, vapaa-aikatoimi (marja-liisa.manninen@padasjoki.fi).
Päijänne-Keitele veneretkeilyreitti: Päijänne-Keitele boating
route, 1:250 000, Metsähallitus 2001. The edition is sold
out.
Ilvesvaellus -ulkoilukartta: Ilvesvaellus outdoor map, 1:25
000, Metsähallitus 2007. The map is sold by Outdoors.fi online shop
and Evo Centre.
GT tiekartta 2: GT road map 2, 1:250 000. The maps are
sold by Karttakeskus and well-stocked bookstores.
- Metsäkartta 5/8: Forest map 5/8, 1:200 000. The map is
sold by Outdoors.fi online shop.
Map Sales Points
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