There are many signposted trails on Ärjänsaari Island. The longest route is a 10 km long trail that circles Ärjänsaari.
Ärjänsaari Island offers you a chance to watch magnificent weather displays from the high sand terraces of the island. You can enjoy the heat of the sun, the rumbling thunder and the gentle summer breeze on this paradise island. The long sandy beaches and the tall sand cliffs provide an ideal setting for various lakeside activities. Ärjänsaari Island has been reserved for nature conservation.
- Long sandy beaches and high sandbanks.
- History as a holiday paradise.
- Rental huts and hiking trails.
- Sheep herding
Activities and trails
Ärjänsaari Island is a paradise for birdwatchers.
In the surroundings of Ärjänsaari, you can spend a day paddling around the island and enjoying the endless sandy beaches.
What else is there to see
Swimming, fishing, geocaching, berry and mushroom picking, skiing
Natural Features of Ärjänsaari
Ärjänselkä, on the western side of the island, is the largest inland water area in Finland. The Finnish word “ärjä” stands for a windy place or a steep shore bank, which aptly describe the island.
Nature at the siteVisitor's checklist
The destination is a nature reserveEveryman’s Right are not valid as such in the nature reserve.
Camp only at permitted camping sitesCamping is only permitted in the Säppä campingarea.
Make campfires only in designated sitesAlways check the current wildfire warning before making a fire. During a wildfire warning, fires are only allowed in cooking shelters with a chimney.
Always keep pets on a leashDog waste should be cleaned away from the paths.
Remember to bring a trash bagThere are no waste bins in the area. Bring a trash bag and take the trash with you.
There are movement restrictions in the areaDo not enter the bird nesting area in the Kirkkosäikkä area (i.e. the eastern tip of the island) from 1 May to 31 July. There are birds in the area whose nesting is easily interrupted if they are disturbed.