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In the middle, a campfiresite with benches around it. In the background, a sandy beach and a lake.

Hiking structures

Ärjänsaari has versatile services, not only for day trippers but also for visitors who enjoy longer stays. The island has several campfire sites, a cooking shelter, rental huts and a day hut. Visitors staying in rental huts can also bathe in a sauna. There is a pier for boaters in Säippä.

Campsites
Drinking water
Toilets
Waste disposal

Campsites

  • As campsites are shared resting places, you should show consideration towards other hikers.
  • Vierasniemen tulentekopaikka vain Vierasniemen vuokranneille asiakkaille
  • Säipän telttailualuee keittokatoksessa on aurinkosähköllä toimiva matkapuhelimen latauspiste.
  • Karkeapään tulentekopaikka päivätuvan yhteydessä (Huom! Vie omat polttopuut)
  • There is no waste management at the campsites, so bring your rubbish home.
  • Lighting fires is only allowed at serviced and designated campfire sites.
  • Before you light a fire, always check if any forest fire warnings are in effect. When a forest fire warning has been issued, lighting fires is prohibited.
  • Firewood is provided at campfire sites. Remember that you may have to chop up the wood yourself. Please use the firewood sparingly.
  • Do not burn rubbish or tear off bark from living trees. You can use a small amount of clean paper and cardboard to light your fire.
  • The last person to leave the campfire site is always responsible for putting out the fire.
  • Further instructions for lighting fires

Drinking water

  • There is a well next to the sheep enclosure on Ärjä. The well water has been tested. It can be drunk and used without boiling.
  • Always boil water from natural sources before drinking it.
  • Do not wash dishes or yourself in natural waters or on well covers.
  • After use, remember to soak any washing water into the ground far enough away from natural waters or water supply points.
  • Read more about drinking water

Toilets

  • Remember to bring your own toilet paper.
  • Check the instructions for using the toilet provided at the campsite.

Waste disposal

  • Take your rubbish home, do not burn it.
  • Remember to bring some rubbish bags when you go out.
  • Do not throw food waste out in the forest.