Province of Eastern Finland,
North Savo Region
Municipalities of Rautavaara (www.rautavaara.fi,
in Finnish) and Sotkamo (www.sotkamo.fi)
Area: 34 sq. km. Established in 1982.
The area is managed by
Metsähallitus.
Tiilikkajärvi National Park is known for Lake
Tiilikka’s imposing sandy beaches, of which Venäjänhiekka is the most beautiful.
Tiilikkajärvi National Park is a versatile outdoor recreation destination. Lake
Tiilikka is located entirely within the boundaries of the National Park. The
park is suited for day trips, as well as, longer treks. Visitors can hike and
travel by canoe or boat. Visitors are able to enjoy the tranquillity of nature
here.
The area is valuable in terms of conservation as it is a transition zone for
forest and mire types. Northern natural features blend here with southern ones.
Wilderness-like ridges and aapa bogs surrounded by Sheathed Cottonsedge
(Eriophorum vaginatum) meet here.
As well as varying natural features, visitors will get to learn about the
area’s versatile history. The border stone of the Täyssinä peace treaty (1595),
the traditional landscape and buildings from the 1920’s and structures left from
logging days are part of that history.
This is the web page www.outdoors.fi/tiilikkajarvinp
Take a look at Tiilikkajärvi National Park related products at the Outdoors.fi
online shop (kauppa.luontoon.fi).
