Are permits required for camping in Finnish national parks?

Are permits required for camping in Finnish national parks? - Green Trees

I'm planning a trip for this fall which would include two- or three-day hikes through some of the national parks in Finnish Lapland; in particular, I'm looking at Urho Kekkosen national park.

The idea would be that the camping would be "in the wild" rather than at specific campgrounds.

Is this allowed, and if so, is there a permit requirement ahead of time?






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How many national parks does Finland have?

There are 41 national parks in Finland. They are all managed by Mets\xe4hallitus, Parks & Wildlife Finland.

Can you live in the wild in Finland?

In Finland, nature is both wild and free. The law allows anyone living in or visiting Finland the freedom to roam the countryside, forage, fish with a line and rod, and enjoy the recreational use of natural areas \u2013 respectfully, of course.

What is the biggest national park in Finland?

In Lemmenjoki national park you can experience the true northern wilderness. One of the biggest wilderness areas in Europe takes place in the municipality of Inari in Lapland, right next to the Norwegian border.



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