Lemmenjoki National Park, National park and Ramsar site in Inari and Kittilä, Finland.
Lemmenjoki National Park is a protected wilderness in northern Finland covering 2,850 square kilometers with diverse terrain and habitats. The landscape consists of dense pine forests, river systems, rolling hills, and expansive wetland areas that create varied ecosystems throughout the park.
The park was established in 1956, following decades when gold mining brought prospectors and economic activity to the region in the early 1900s. This earlier mining history left marks on the landscape that still exist today.
This territory remains important to the Sámi people, who have maintained ties to the northern landscape through generations. The region reflects their relationship with the land in ways visitors can observe throughout their time here.
The park offers more than 60 kilometers of marked trails suitable for different experience levels and provides ten free shelters for overnight stays. The best time to visit is June through September when weather is more reliable and routes are fully accessible.
Around 100 gold panners work summer claims throughout the park and use two small airstrips for access, keeping the historical mining tradition alive. This ongoing activity gives the landscape a distinctive character rarely found in protected areas today.
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