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Weather and conditions

Tuesday

9°C / 20°C

6.6 mm

Wednesday

8°C / 18°C

7.1 mm

Thursday

8°C / 21°C

0 mm

Friday

12°C / 22°C

0 mm

Station: Oulangan Kansallispuisto, Kuusamo

Source: FMI

07/31 at 14:30

The roof renovation of Ansakämppä Open Wilderness Hut is in progress – the hut and yard area remain in use

A poster featuring a nature-themed image of a bird holding a nut in its beak. The poster promotes the exhibition "KORVAAMATTOMAT – Insights into the World’s Keystone Species" by Juha Kauppinen and Janne Toriseva. The exhibition will be held at the Oulanka Visitor Centre from June 28 to September 27, 2025. At the bottom are the logos of the sponsors: Kone Foundation, Finnish Cultural Foundation, Kuvittajat ry, and Siltala.

06/23/2025 at 09:00

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.

A sandy riverbank lies ahead. On the opposite side of the river, a steeper riverbank rises, topped with coniferous trees.

07/19/2025 at 08:00 - 07/19/2025 at 16:15

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.

06/13/2025 at 12:26

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.

A bear-shaped opening has been cut into a metal plate, revealing a river and forest landscape through the hole.

06/06/2025 at 15:12

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.

06/05/2025 at 15:40

Several 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.

05/23/2025 at 15:05

The 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.