Oulanka National Park

Oulanka National Park is located in the municipalities of Kuusamo and Salla in north-eastern Finland, in an upland region close to the eastern border. The park extends all the way to the national border, beyond which lies Russia’s Paanajärvi National Park (parks.karelia.ru), established in 1992.

Oulanka is a unique and diverse blend of northern, southern, and eastern natural features. The landscape is shaped by pine forests, sandy river valleys with rapids, and, further north, vast mires. The area is home to a rich variety of plant and animal species, including some that are endangered. The popular Karhunkierros Trail passes through Oulanka National Park.

For more info go to:  https://www.luontoon.fi/en/destinations/oulanka-national-park

Photo of Oulanka National Park from Visit Finland – Photographer: Julia Kivelä