The Devil's Nest, Natural sinkhole and cave formation in Kurikka, Finland
The Devil's Nest features a 14-meter wide and 23-meter deep eroded cavity, making it the deepest earth erosion formation in Europe.
The cavity developed over one million years through three distinct periods: the Tertiary period, the Ice Age with four glacial events, and modern times.
Local folklore associates this geological formation with the Devil's residence, while Sami people previously used the stone structure as a sacrificial site.
Visitors can access the Devil's Nest from May through August between 12:00 and 20:00, with September limited to weekend openings.
A 21-meter observation tower stands next to the formation, allowing visitors to view both the deep cavity and the surrounding Finnish landscape.
Location: Kurikka
Operator: Ylivallin nuorisoseura ry
GPS coordinates: 62.39906,22.89547
Latest update: July 24, 2025 11:45
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