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Wildfire warning
In effect in Kuusamo from 31.07. 14:59 to 01.08. 00:00- Open fire is prohibited.
- Check site-specific restrictions before making a fire.
- Portable stoves are permitted.
The roof renovation of Ansakämppä Open Wilderness Hut is in progress – the hut and yard area remain in use
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The roof renovation of Jussinkämppä has been completed
The wilderness hut of Jussinkämppä, located along the Karhunkierros Trail in Oulanka National Park, is once again open for use.
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Korvaamattomat exhibition at the Oulanka Visitor Centre
The exhibition Korvaamattomat – Insights into the World’s Keystone Species by non-fiction author Juha Kauppinen and illustrator Janne Toriseva will be on display at the Oulanka Visitor Centre from June 28 to September 27, 2025.
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Downhill Swim - event on the Oulankajoki River 2025
On Saturday, July 19, 2025, the lower part of the Oulankajoki River will once again be filled with enthusiastic swimmers as the Downhill Swim event is organized for the fifth time.
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No new reports of stomach flu on the Karhunkierros Trail – Metsähallitus still receiving illness reports from Urho Kekkonen National Park
Since Monday, 9 June, Metsähallitus Parks & Wildlife has received no new reports of hikers falling ill with stomach flu on the Karhunkierros Trail. Wilderness huts and other rest areas along the Karhunkierros Trail can now be used again. However, norovirus continues to spread in Urho Kekkonen National Park, and Metsähallitus is still receiving reports of infected hikers. Visitors are advised to avoid huts and rest areas in the national park.
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Do not set out on the Karhunkierros Trail – Metsähallitus closes wilderness huts due to stomach flu
New cases of stomach flu (a stomach bug causing vomiting and diarrhea) have been reported along the Karhunkierros Trail in Oulanka National Park. Metsähallitus Parks & Wildlife is aware of around twenty hiking groups, in each of which at least one member has fallen ill. To prevent the illness from spreading further, Metsähallitus is closing the wilderness huts and toilets along the Karhunkierros Trail until further notice. The cause of the illness is not yet known.
Read moreSeveral cases of stomach illness on Karhunkierros hiking trail – bring your own shelter and pay extra attention to hygiene
Several cases of stomach illness have been reported along the Karhunkierros Trail in Oulanka National Park. Between late May and early June, Metsähallitus’ Parks & Wildlife Finland received six reports involving symptoms, affecting at least 11 people. It is always advisable to carry your own shelter when staying overnight in national parks. Proper hand hygiene, boiling and disinfecting drinking water are also important precautions.
Read moreThe cable boat on the Keroharjun kuiskaus hiking trail has been installed in place
The rope boat on the Keroharju Whisper hiking trail at the Niitselys River has now been installed for the open-ground hiking season! When using the ferry, please remember not to pull the boat all the way onto the shore. This way, it can be accessed from both directions and won’t get stuck on the opposite bank. The boat should be used by a maximum of 2 people at a time.