Nature sights The protected Häränsilmä kettle pond is located in Salpausselkä, and it is part of the beautiful sports and recreation areas in Salpausselkä. The pond covers an area of 0.2 ha. ...
Nature sights Aurinkovuori outdoor activies area is versatile: you can find orienteering checkpoint network, ski trails 3 and 7,5 kilometers trails illuminated and 10, 12 and 15 kilometers tr...
Nature activities, Nature sights Heinola is one of the cities in Finland which have been granted the Ministry of the Environment's National Urban Park designation.
Nature sights Huljalan Helvetti, literally the Hell of Huljala, is a ravine, formed during the Ice Age and situated next to Salpausselkä Ridge. A stream with clear water flows at the bottom o...
Nature sights Kiikunlähde (The Kiikku spring) is the biggest spring pond in Finland according to Hollola municipality's tourism website. It is 400 meters long and the widest point is 100 mete...
Nature sights Laasonpohja is the area of Lake Vesijärvi that has been most affected by eutrophication. It is one of the most valuable waterfowl habitats, both nationally and internationally.
Nature sights Lake Kutajärvi is located south of Lake Vesijärvi. These two became separate lakes due to the drops in the water levels of Lake Vesijärvi. Lake Kutajärvi is part of the national...
Nature sights Linnakallio hill, situated in the centre of Hämeenkoski, is one of the country’s medieval castle hills. During the great years of persecution, Linnakallio Hill functioned as a p...
Attractions, Water activities, Nature sights Päijänne national park is a chain of ridge islands located in the areas of Asikkala, Sysmä and Padasjoki. In the national park you are able to see beautiful beaches and lake lan...
Nature sights, Harbour services Kelvenne excursion harbors: Hinttolanhiekka - Excursion harbor, sandy beach on the east side facing the island Hinttolansaari. Camping site, a toilet and a campfire site. ...
Nature sights, Canoeing Päijänne National Park and Pulkkilanharju Ridge, which cuts through Lake Päijänne, are real treasures for those who love canoeing trips. You can start your trip, for example, fr...
Attractions, Nature sights, Nature paths [...] Kelvenne is a ridge island in the Päijänne National Park, through which a hiking trail passes.
Nature sights, Harbour services Päijätsalo excursion harbor is located in Sysmä and is part of Päijänne national park and area of Metsähallitus. Campfire, toilet and a lookout tower. Coordinates: N 61°28,9', E...
Nature sights Virmaila is the largest island in Lake Päijänne. The island has three small ponds. The island can be reached along the bridge and in the summer also by boat. Virmaila is a part ...
Nature sights Paistjärvi is a versatile nature reserve 30 kilometers from the center of Heinola.
Nature sights, Attractions Pirunkirkko is a massive rock formation. It is shaped like a giant lean-to shelter. Pirunkirkko is located on the west side of the Iso-Vuorttunen lake in Härkävuori.
Nature sights, Canoeing River Teuronjoki originates from the string of ponds south of Lake Pääjärvi, north of the densely populated area of Hämeenkoski. The river is about 35 km in length, and it is an...