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Get to know the heritage farm

Chickens walk in the courtyard of a red, old building.

At Korteniemi Heritage Farm, you can experience the life of a forest ranger in the past. The farm is open during the summer.

Skiing

There are no restrictions on skiing in the park but there are no maintained ski trails.

Fishing

  • Hook and line fishing and ice fishing are allowed under everyman's rights, except where specific restrictions apply.
  • Lure fishing with a single rod is permitted, except in the restricted access area. Persons aged 18-69 years must pay the fisheries management fee (eraluvat.fi). Fishing permits are available from Metsähallitus' online shop (eraluvat.fi)
  • Lakes Liesjärvi, Hangaslampi and Lahnalampi are not part of the park. In order to fish in Liesjärvi or Lahnalampi lakes with more than one rod, you need to pay the fisheries management fee and also get a permit from the Liesjärvi partnership or the Kyynäräharju water area partnership.
  • Fishers need to check the restrictions on fishing sites at kalastusrajoitus.fi (in Finnish).

Birdwatching

The park is home to numerous species of woodpeckers and other birds that build their nests in holes in trees. You can also spot ospreys, black-throated divers, red-necked grebes and whooper swans in the park.

Pick Berries and Mushrooms

Treat yourself to the park's tasty bilberries, lingonberries and several species of edible mushrooms.

Canoeing

Four individuals in two green canoes on the water. Each person is wearing a red life jacket and holding a paddle. Reeds and trees are visible in the background.

Lake Liesjärvi is a beautiful destination for paddlers. Canoes can be hired at the park. The best place to set off is Peräniitty along Kanteluksentie road (No 13606).

Horse Riding

There are no restrictions on horse riding in the park.

Swimming

There is no official beach, but Kopinlahti bay at the southern end of Kyynäränharju ridge is a good place for swimming. There is an excellent place for swimming in Korteniemi just outside the park, which is also suitable for children. However, none of these swimming spots are official.