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Outdoor destinations
Syksyinen avosuo lintutornista katsottuna.

Scanning the open marshes of Patvinsuo you might be lucky enough to see a distant bear, though bears typically do their best to avoid people. From viewing towers you can overlook the changing marshland scene on misty autumn mornings, light summer nights, or in the springtime when birds flock to the bogs to feed and breed. After a nice walk take a cooling dip by a sandy shore or the lakeside sauna at Suomunjärvi.

  • Great open mires and beautiful sandy beaches.
  • Birdwatching tower and platform for observing the mires nature.
  • Short nature trails and hiking routes of various lengths.
  • Hut accommodation and caravan area at the old forest ranger's estate.

Activities and trails

Patvinsuo is the ideal destination for a one or two-day hike and for observing the natural environment of the wilderness.

With its sandy shores, Lake Suomunjärvi is a great canoeing destination. The river is for people who are seeking adventure.

Lintutornista kuvattu suomaisema, jossa avosuon keskellä pieni metsikkö.

Natural Features of Patvinsuo National Park

Patvinsuo National Park in Eastern Finland is a wilderness area with expansive mires and beautiful, deep forests. All of Finland's large carnivores can be found in the park.

Nature at the site

Visitor's checklist

  • The National Park is a nature reserveEveryman’s Right are not valid as such in national parks.
  • Camp only at permitted camping sitesCamping is only permitted in the immediate vicinity of designated rest and campfire sites, and huts.
  • Make campfires only in designated sitesMaking a fire during a forest fire warning is strictly prohibited. The ban does not apply to the cooking shelters at the Suomun Kaunisniemi and Kurkilahti parking areas.
  • Remember to bring a trash bagTake your trash with you or to the recycling points located at the Suomun Nature Hut and Kurkilahti parking areas.
  • Always keep pets on a leashDog waste should be cleaned away from the paths.
  • Be prepared for areas with limited or no mobile network coverageRemember to take a paper map and compass.
Instructions and rules