There are 35 national parks in Lapland and each one demonstrates the beauty of Lapland expressively and is an example of the vast open lands Lapland has to provide. The Eastern Gulf of Finland national park is located in the province of Southern Finland and is known for its beauty and bird watching opportunities. The ideal way to explore the park is by boat and in the summer months, there is a regular passenger boat service. The park is scattered across a large open sea area with a width of 60km. The eastern Gulf of Finland is regarded to be one of the most important protected areas.

Koli park located in the Eastern province of Finland is the national park of forested hills. Koli has the most breathtaking cliffs which allow you the opportunity to look out over the wilderness and landscapes. Koli is also known for its excellent hiking and skiing trails. Koli is one of the better known natural landscapes and scenic area includes many animal and plant species.

Lemmonjoki park is situated in the Northern Lapland region and is known for being a place that is ideal for hiking and mountain climbing. Lemmonjoki is the largest National park in Finland and has the most uninhabited areas of all the national parks. There is also the opportunity to take a boat trip down the Lemmonjoki River where you can enjoy the wilderness of the valley and the breathtaking scenery.

Helvetinjarvi park is situated in the province of Western Finland and is populated with deep gorges and rugged scenery. The gorges were formed millions of years ago and the area is famous for its ponds, deep rifts, remote forests and deep sided lakes. The area has attracted visitors for years and is renowned for its beauty and rugged scenery.

Pallas-yllastunturi park is situated in western Lapland. The area is ideal for skiing, hiking and generally enjoying some unspoiled nature, the area also has some great lookout spots across the Finnish natural landscapes. Pallas-yllastunturi is Finland’s third largest National park.

Paijanne park is situated in the province of Southern Finland, Paijanne lake is the second largest lake in Finland and it is said that in the middle of the open waters you can find treasure. The lake consists of uninhabited islands and is suitable for canoeing and boating.

I have not mentioned all of Finland’s National parks as there are 35 of them in total but above are just a few of the wonderful areas that Lapland, Finland has to offer.