Siikalahti offers a wide range of facilities designed for birdwatching.
The mysterious blowing call of the Eurasian bittern (Botaurus stellaris) and the chorus of nocturnal songsters is a musical experience you will not soon forget. Siikalahti offers a chance to experience it. Situated on the eastern Finland migration route Siikalahti wetland is filled with a flurry of activity from April from November, but Especially a summer night at Siikalahti is an unforgettable experience! Thanks to its exceptionally diverse breeding and migratory birdlife, Siikalahti is the most valuable bird wetland in inland Finland.
- Siikalahti lies within the rich deciduous forest zone of Ladoga Karelia.
- Versatile structures for birdwatching.
- Accessibility has been taken into account in many of the structures.
- A Nature information hut and a campfire site.
Activities and trails
A short nature trail leads into the area. The nature hut and the campfire site are accessible. A boardwalk trail leads across the wetland to the hide.
A classic cross-country ski trail runs along the embankment of Siikalahti.
Nature of Siikalahti
The most valuable bird lake of Finland is also considered a significant bird wetland internationally. In addition to birdwatching, you can explore the lush vegetation and the variety of dragonflies.
Nature at the siteVisitor's checklist
The destination is a nature reserveEveryman’s Right are not valid as such in the nature reserve.
Camp only at permitted camping sitesTemporary camping is only allowed in the yard area of the nature information hut.
Make campfires only in designated sitesAt Siikalahti's chimney-equipped campfire site, making a fire is allowed even during a wildfire warning.
Remember to bring a trash bagThere are no waste bins in the area. Bring a trash bag and take the trash with you.
Always keep pets on a leashDog waste should be cleaned away from the paths.