In Haukkalampi Nature Information Hut you can find out about the
diverse natural features of Nuuksio National
Park and particularly about its emblem species the Siberian Flying Squirrel
(Pteromys volans).
Opening Hours in 2010
1.1. - 18.4. Sat - Sun 10 am - 4 pm
19.4. - 3.10. Mon - Fri 9 am - 5.30
pm, Sat - Sun 10 am - 4 pm
9.10. - 31.12. Sat - Sun 10 am - 4 pm
At other
times by special arrangement.
There is no
staff at the Nature Information Hut. Next door in Haukanpesä Guide Hut
a National Park guide is on duty during the summer. Opening times of the Guide
Hut are in the end of this page.
Entrance
There is no entrance fee. There is room for about 20 people at the same
time.
Contact Information
Address: Haukkalammen luontotupa, Haukkalammentie, 02820
Espoo
Tel.int. +358205 64 4790
Fax:
+3589 863 0892
E-mail: nuuksio(at)metsa.fi
The Nature Information Hut is managed by Metsähallitus.
Directions
By Car
From Nupurintie Road, turn to Nuuksio road towards north, drive past Solvalla
a couple of kilometres and turn left to Haukkalampi. There is a sign at the fork
of the road.
By Public Transportation
The nearest bus stop is about 2 km from Haukkalampi, at the fork of the road
to Haukkalampi. The bus is 85(A) (aikataulut.ytv.fi)
from Espoo Centre (Espoon keskus). Trains run to Espoo Centre from for example
Helsinki. The regional ticket (‘seutulippu’) is valid on local trains.
Services
Permanent Exhibition
The Flying Squirrel is the
emblem species of Nuuksio National Park. The theme of the exhibition at the
Nature Information Hut is the threatened Flying Squirrel and its habitat. The
animals and vegetation of the typical old, rich forest of Nuuksio, growing
Aspens (Populus tremula) and other deciduous trees, and Spruces
(Picea), is shown in the exhibition by samples, pictures and
stories. There are texts also in embossed printing.
In the exhibition there is a short introduction of the National Park, and
information on what is currently happening in the National Park.
In the Nature Information Hut you can also warm yourself, eat your packed
lunch or play a trekking board game.
Grounds
All the circle trails begin in front of
the Nature Information Hut. On the grounds there are dry toilets, a recycling
point and tap water available.
Services for the Disabled
The building is not wheelchair accessible.
Haukanpesä Guide Hut
Haukanpesä is the log cabin near the Nature Information Hut, and it serves
visitors during the summer.
Opening Hours in 2010
19.4. - 3.10. Mon - Fri 9 am - 5.30 pm, Sat - Sun 10 am - 4 pm
9.10. -
31.10. Sat - Sun 10 am - 4 pm
Services at the Guide Hut
- Information about the National park
- Outdoor maps, t-shirts, sleeve badges, snacks, coffee, cold drinks and
some other products are sold at the Guide Hut.
- All groups can make a reservation for a guide to give a short (15 min)
introduction about the National Park. Reservations from the Guide Hut: +358205
64 4790 or nuuksio
- The National Park Guides give guided tours in the park only for school and
kindergarten groups. A fee is charged for guided tours.
