Vätsäri Wilderness Area

Vätsäri Wilderness Area spans 1,550 square kilometers along Lake Inari's northeastern shore, featuring taiga forests, bogs, and thousands of small lakes between Finland and Norway.

The Finnish government established Vätsäri Wilderness Area in 1991 as part of a national initiative to preserve natural environments from development and resource extraction.

The name Vätsäri originates from Skolt Sámi language, reflecting the deep connection of indigenous communities who practice fishing, reindeer herding, and hunting in this region.

Visitors can explore the 35-kilometer Piilola Trail, which connects to Norway's Øvre Pasvik National Park, with several wilderness huts providing shelter along the route.

The area experiences temperature extremes ranging from 25°C in summer to -40°C in winter, with annual precipitation between 200 to 500 millimeters.

Location: Inari

Inception: 1991

Website: http://nationalparks.fi/en/vatsari

GPS coordinates: 69.46506,29.13028

Latest update: March 7, 2025 01:05