Nature lovers will find Finland to be a dream place as untouched forests, clear lakes and the quietness of the place will make one feel like they are in no other place. Most tourists throng well known destinations such as Nuuksio or Oulanka but there is the wilder quieter side to be discovered the Hidden National Parks in Finland. These treasures of the north are ideal in people seeking seclusion, unrefined natural beauty, and the true Finnish adventure.
When you are making a trip to Finland out of India, you can find that these undisturbed sceneries can be amongst the best travel experiences in your lifetime. These are just some of the ways that you can discover eight secret wonders that reveal the real wilderness of Finland.
1. Torronsuo National Park -the Silent marshland
Torronsuo, which is situated in southern Finland, is considered as one of the oldest raised bogs in the country and also a haven of birdwatchers and photographers. There are wooden paths through endless wetlands where you are likely to see cranes and eagles flying over the mist. The silence is near-spiritual it is an ideal place of meditating and slow travel.
Proyer tip: Go there during fall when the moss changes its color to golden and the landscape becomes spellbinding with beautiful colours.
2. Pyhahakki National Park- The Ancient Forest
The oldest trees in Finland are found in Pyhakki and they are more than 500 years old. It is like going back in time when walking here. Massive spruces and pines are canopy creating, and the smell of earth and pine in the air. It is a small, yet immersive park, and a real representation of the forest tradition in Finland.
Best: Nature photography, strolling in the forest and quiet contemplation.
3. Helvetinjarvis national park- Hell of Finland canyon
The name is not misleading, it is one of the most unusual landscapes in Finland the Helvetinjarvi (or Greek: Lagan Hell). This park is a paradise to an adventurer with stunning cliffs, deep gorges, and dark lakes. The gut-wrenching scenery of the Helvetinkolu Gorge is made by the ice formations that have occurred due to ancient ice.
How to discover it: walk the 11 km Trail Helvetistia Itaenae Trail - it will make you go through the most picturesque places of the park.
4. Patvinsuo National Park The Land of Bears and Silence
Patvinsuo is one of the fewest visited but most beautiful Hidden National parks in Finland, which is located in North Karelia. It is famed by the high population of bears and endless peatlands. Tourists will be able to stay in tents under the stars, row in a peaceful lake, and hear the cries of the wild birds.
Best experience: Canoeing lakes in the early morning or walking through the 80 km trail of Patvinkierto.
5. Liesjarvi National Park- A Forest Getaway near Helsinki
Liesjarvi is only a few hours drive outside Helsinki and one gets a serene experience of being back to nature without much travelling. The park is so beautiful with beautiful lakes, rustic cabins made of logs and ancient pine trees. It is also home to the Korteniemi Heritage Farm where you could know more about the traditional Finnish life of farming.
Ideal: Weekend escapes, family hiking, and exploring the culture.
6. Salamajarvi National park-The wild heart of the central Finland
Salamajärvi will not leave you indifferent from the wilderness, should you be in need of it. The park is incorporated into the Wild Reindeer Territory in Finland and it provides an opportunity to observe these wonderful animals in the wild. The park consists of wooded cabins, serene lakes, and quiet paths whose long walks and backcountry camping are the best experiences one can have.
Recommendation: Peuralinna Trail - it is an ideal place to see reindeer and have a nice view of the forest.
7. Seitseminen National Park A Nature and History Mix
The combination of ancient woods and intriguing culture is found in Seitseminen. Here, it is possible to walk through old pine woods, Kovero Farm Museum and know a little about the rural history of Finland. The park is readily available, and at the same time, it has a wild side to it thus being one of the most appreciated treasures in the nation.
Highlights: The Kovero Farm and the Harjupolku Ridge Trail to experience a combination of nature and history.
8. Pallas-Ylluestunturi National Park Pallas-Ylluestunturi National Park: A Hidden Arctic Treasure
Though being the third-largest national park in Finland, some areas of Pallas-Yllestunturi are undiscovered and inhabited by the serene calm. It is in Finnish Lapland, and boasts of fells, crystal-clear lakes and gorgeous Northern lights in winter. Air is one of the cleanest in the world and each breath is refreshing.
Hiking: Hiking the Hetta-Pallas Trail one of the most picturesque trails in Finland exploring the Arctic wilderness.
How to Discover the Lost Parks in Finland
In order to find these Hidden National Parks in Finland, visitors can hire a car or they can participate in guided eco-tours through local services such as Go Kite Tours. The most suitable time to visit is May to September when hiking paths are not ineffective, and nature is in its most vivid state.
Light and clever pack — waterproof boots, insect repellent and a good camera are important. In the majority of parks, there are already designated hiking paths and wilderness huts where you can spend a night, which is why you can have a taste of the Finnish Everyman’s Right, i.e., the right to wander and camp in the wild.
Conclusion
The wilderness of Finland has its secrets to unfold to the few tourists who visit the country and by exploring these eight less-known parks, you will have gotten the chance to enjoy the most authentic nature that the country has to offer. It may be the silence of the bogs of Torronsuo, it may be the grandeur of the fells of Pallas-Yllestaun, it may be the antiquity of the forests of Pyhha-Hakki, every park has its own charm.
When you are preparing your trip with Go Kite Tours, make sure you carry the necessary documents and permissions, your Finland travel visa. When you are ready, it is time to explore the adventure of a lifetime into the soul of Finnish wilderness - and nature is still king there.