Read more . Although these parks are significant tourist attractions, having within their boundaries national landscapes and other natural sights, the primary purpose of the Finnish National Parks is to ensure the diversity of Finnish nature and to protect natural features. Hossa protects lovely lakes, wild forests and fascinating prehistoric relics, making it an ideal choice for a jubilee park celebrating 100 years of Finnish independence. Life & society Environment. Tagged in Environment Finland 100 National park Nature. You can be a part of the guided group, but you can make it also by yourself as the walking paths are marked well, and you don't need any special skills to make the journey. Conveniently located within a day-trip driving distance from nearest towns – Rovaniemi, Sodankyla and Kemijarvi is a perfect summer and winter destination! Although the Liesjärvi National Park is quite small is size, it contains nearly 50 kilometres of shoreline thanks to the Liesjärvi and other lakes. Tag: Visit Finnish National Park. Search for: Recent Posts. Each Finnish National Park is a protected area of over 1,000 hectares, freely open to all. Finland’s great swaths of protected forests and fells make it one of Europe’s prime hiking destinations. Continue Reading. Finnish Nature Centre offers walk on the wild side . Pretty seclusive forest park close by to Espoo. National Park Hiking, Northern Finland. Pyhä-Luosto National Park is one of the top national parks in Finland. Liesjärvi National Park in Tavastia Proper is named after the beautiful Liesjärvi Lake. Explore Finland Liesjärvi Lake and National Park. Finland’s 40th national park opens on June 17, 2017. Head to the Karhunkierros near Kuusamo for a striking terrain of hills and sharp ravines that is prettiest in autumn. A HUNTER is tentatively suspected of grossly negligent homicide for accidentally shooting a cross-country cyclist in Urho Kekkonen National Park in Finnish Lapland on Saturday, report YLE and Helsingin Sanomat.. Lapland Police Department on Sunday said it was notified that a bullet fired by a hunter had hit a cyclist in the national park at around 11am on Saturday. Easy to reach by public transportation, for example, train+bus from Helsinki centre.