Paanajärvi National Park. Lake Paanajärvi

It is famous for the beauty of its nature and has long been turned into a place of pilgrimage for those who prefer non-banal tourist routes. Ecological trails, untouched forests, lakes and sacred "places of power" - all this attracts residents big cities tired of the bustle.

Climate and geography of Paanajärvi

national park refers to the Loukhsky district, which is located in the northern part of Karelia. Its area exceeds 1000 km², and the relief is predominantly low-mountainous - small hills, hills and hills rise above the forests of the reserve. Some of them are included in the top ten the highest peaks Karelia.

Among the reservoirs national park the most unique is Lake Paanajärvi with a depth of more than 120 meters. Among the small lakes of the world, it is considered one of the deepest. The Paanajärvi bowl contains the purest water surrounded by lush forests and mountains.

It is estimated that there are more than 100 lakes in Paanajärvi National Park different size. One of the main water arteries The reserve is the river Oulankajoki, which flows into the Paanajärvi along with the rivers Sovajoki, Selkajoki, Mäntyujoki. All small rivers, lakes and streams of the national park are fed by springs, so the water in them is exceptionally clean.

As for the climate, in Paanajärvi it is changeable and rather harsh. In September, small reservoirs begin to freeze; by October, large lakes and rivers are covered with ice. The ice melts only in May. In winter, the average temperature is -15 °C, but can drop to -40 °C. In summer, the air is warmed up to an average of +15 °C, and in some years the maximum temperature in July reaches +30 °C.

Paanajärvi for tourists: what to see

The national park is chosen by hikers, for whom fascinating routes have been specially developed. All trails are equipped with signs indicating sights, there are parking lots and places for overnight stays. Routes can be different in complexity and duration of the trip. Some will only take a day and are ideal for beginners, others will take a week to complete.

Hiking trails include:

hike along the Astervajärv nature trail, designed for tourists different ages and training levels. The route goes through the spruce forest, past the Paanajärvi lakes and along the small forest lake Astervajärvi;
the route "Kivakkakoski Waterfall" with a length of 4.5 km. It starts from Vartiolampi, where a restored old house. It houses a museum of Karelian life. Further, the route leads along the banks of the Olanga River and the rocky shore. The goal of tourists is to get to the Kivakkakoski waterfall. Impressive natural object consists of many cascades. Due to the power of the water, the waterfall looks very spectacular;
"Mount Nuorunen" is another popular route with a length of more than 20 km. The path of tourists goes through the old horse trail, along which fish was transported to Finland a century ago. The area near Nuorunen is rich in lichens - almost all of them are rare. On the route you can see Lake Pieni-Sikajärvi, immediately after which the ascent to the mountain will begin. Nuorunen is the highest point in Karelia, and during the ascent you can observe the change of altitude zones from taiga to tundra. Also on Nuorunen there are valuable sanctuaries of the ancient Sami. Extensive panoramas of the national park will open from the top of the mountain.

In Paanajärvi, another type of route is offered - water-walking. It passes through the Paanajärvi water area and allows you to get to know the nature of this lake in detail. Tourists will see the remains of ancient settlements, make a stop near the sheer Brown Rocks, rest on the banks of the Paanajärvi and take a closer look at the preserved Finnish buildings.

In winter, the national park is no less interesting. Its guests can choose any of the snowmobile routes and go on snowmobiles to the ice-free Mäntykoski waterfall, and then go ice fishing and cook fish soup right on the Paanajärvi shore. Some hikes are arranged not only on snowmobiles - skis are used in many areas.

We devoted the eighth day of our trip to Karelia to acquaintance with Lake Paanajärvi, which gave the name to the entire national park. With its western shores, it comes close to. But on this conditional line, drawn by a man through the dense taiga forests, the protected area does not end - from the side of Finland, Paanajärvi closely adjoins, which I was lucky to visit last year. In fact, both national parks are one large reserve, divided into two parts by the state border and, at the same time, connected by a single water system. This system begins somewhere in the northern swamps near the Finnish city of Salla - there the rapids of the Oulankajoki River begins its journey to the White Sea, in the lower reaches of which the Oulanka National Park was laid out in the middle of the 20th century. Having overcome about 65 kilometers through Finnish territory and about 15 more along Russian territory, Oulankajoki flows into Lake Paanajärvi. After the lake, the river continues on its way, though under a different name - Olanga. The latter flows into Lake Pyaozero, which is part of the Kuma reservoir, which, in turn, is connected to the White Sea through a system of rivers and lakes... So, where did I stop there? The eighth day of our trip to Karelia...

Having returned the day before from a trip to, we threw a sickly party. Of course, as far as the word "party" can be called drunken gatherings of three healthy men. Waking up in the morning was hard. In general, life in the national park is very relaxing. It relaxes to such an extent that already on the second or third day you don’t want to do absolutely anything, and the only desire is to lie on a plank bed from morning to evening. I'm too lazy to even go to the toilet...

You can live in Paanajärvi either in tents, in specially equipped parking lots, or in tourist huts. The park is very popular with nature lovers, so you need to book accommodation well in advance - at least a couple of months in advance. For example, I could hardly get a hut for us in mid-June, despite the fact that I contacted the administration of the national park back in April, exactly on the second day after the opening of the reservation for the summer season.

We got a hut with a fabulous name "Teremok". Already on the spot it turned out that this was one of the the best options accommodation in the park: the nearby road leading to the Kivakkakoski waterfall was striking in its emptiness, and there were no other tourist accommodations within a kilometer radius. Therefore, all five days that we spent in "Teremka" were accompanied only by bird singing and the dull hum of the nearby rapids on Olang.

There is no electricity in Paanajärvi (if you really want to, you can rent it from the rangers diesel generator). There is no mobile connection either (if you feel like it, you first need to drive about 20 kilometers to the beginning of the trail, then walk 21 kilometers on foot to the top of Mount Nuorunen, and there, if you're lucky, you can catch some kind of Finnish network). Toilet - only in the version for romantics: small cozy house hidden in the forest about 30 meters from the hut. Expedition members are happy!

The territory of the national park is quite large, so you can’t do without a car. For example, from "Teremka" to Lake Paanajärvi, which we will visit today, is 8 kilometers, you can stomp on foot for quite a long time. Let's go!

Until 1940, the lake was completely in Finland. After the Second World War, the border moved 30 kilometers to the west, now Paanajärvi is completely located on Russian territory.

Rangers Cordon. You cannot use your own boat on Paanajärvi - these are the rules for visiting the national park. You have to take a local at the cordon. The huntsmen give the fuel back to back - it is exactly enough to swim to the Myantyukoski waterfall, located on the opposite side of the lake, and return back.

Paanajärvi is located in a deep basin, stretched from east to west. Its length is about 24 kilometers.

The shores are hilly, but gently sloping.

All overgrown with dense forest.

The first attraction is the sheer cliff Ruskeakallio (in Finnish - Ruskeakallio; ruskea - brown, kallio - rock). Usually everyone admires its brownish-orange hue. Well, I don’t know, the rocks in Oulanka Park are definitely brighter and more beautiful.

The height of Ruskeakallio is about 60 meters. Next to the rock is the most deep place lakes - a crevice with a depth of 128 meters. There is a legend that once some daredevil jumped from a cliff into the lake and survived.

The next stop is Mäntykoski waterfall (in Finnish - Mäntykoski; mänty - pine tree, koski - threshold).

Near the waterfall there is a pier, from which a well-maintained path leads. Information boards - in best traditions Finnish national parks. Information - on three languages: Russian, English and Finnish.

The Myantyukoski waterfall is located on the river of the same name, the source of which is located on the second highest peak in Karelia - Mount Myantyutunturi. The height of the latter is 550 meters.

Mäntykoski is a cascade consisting of five ledges. It somehow reminded me, located in the south of Karelia - in both cases, the water flow seems to be small, but both waterfalls are very beautiful.

AT late XIX century, two mills and a bathhouse were built right on the shore. They have not survived to this day.

Most beautiful part waterfall - its upper ledge. A comfortable wooden platform was arranged next to it, on which I lay down for a minute to rest. Yes, I fell asleep.

I woke up half an hour later from the crackle of the radio - the guys told me that they had caught fish.

Mäntykoski became popular back in the 19th century - even then dozens and hundreds of travelers came to visit it every year.

In the 1930s, their number already reached one and a half thousand people a year.

In the vicinity of the waterfall, many old paths have been preserved, along which you can take a good walk.

These places have long been inhabited by Karelians and Finns - lakes and rivers full of fish, fertile fields and surrounding forests rich in game, all this contributed to the fact that villages and farms in the vicinity of Paanajärvi grew like mushrooms after rain.

For example, at the beginning of the 20th century, the village of Paanajärvi existed near the waterfall. About 700 people lived in it - in those years it was one of the largest settlements in the Finnish province of Kuusamo.

The village ceased to exist in 1944. All that has survived to this day is the old foundation of an elementary school.

On the shores of the lake, bare glades brighten up like empty eye sockets. These are former Finnish farms.

One of them, located not far from the cordon of rangers in the eastern part of the lake, is slowly being restored.

So that no one doubts at whose expense this entire banquet is, reminiscent signs hang on all buildings.

This farm was called Arola. It was the most extreme Finnish settlement, located just a few hundred meters from the Russian-Finnish border.

Arola is one of good examples development of Finnish peasant culture, which reached its peak in the 30s of the XX century. Main Feature there was complete autonomy of the farm, allowing it to independently provide itself with all the goods necessary for the life of the owners.

There were 13 buildings on the territory, representing a full-fledged production chain. Before World War II, 10 people lived here. The farm ceased to exist together with the village of Paanajärvi in 1944.

The walk along Paanajärvi is over. We return to Teremok.

I'm fooling around

And the guys, meanwhile, begin to cook the fish caught on Lake Paanajärvi. Today is Thursday, so fish day.

Few portraits. Brown trout.

It seems to be a lot of fish, but literally after 20 minutes everything is eaten to the bone.

Evening comes to Paanajärvi. We perform our traditional Karelian ritual: bath, vodka, sleep. Another expedition day goes down in history.

Paanajärvi is a national park located in the most extreme part of the north of Karelia, near the Arctic Circle. It was founded in 1992 in order to preserve the unique natural complexes Paanajärvi lakes, as well as the Olangi river basin, using them for recreational, environmental, scientific and educational purposes. On the side of the Finnish border, this park is adjacent to another national park, Oulanka, which was formed in 1956 in Finland. The area of this park is approximately 1,045 km2.

Paanajärvi Park is located in the most elevated region of Karelia, in the center of the Manselkya ridge. The relief of the territory is quite different and is an alternation of uplands broken with the help of cracks, ridges with separate isolated massifs and plateaus. Here is one of the highest points in Karelia - a mountain called Nuorunen - at an altitude of about 576 meters. The pearl of the park is Lake Paanajärvi, which stretches from west to east like a blue ribbon, framed by the peaks of various mountains, either approaching the water like a steep rock, or located at a small distance from it. This lake is considered the deepest lake in the world, its depth is approximately 130 m.

The total number of lakes in this park is 120. A huge number of rivers and streams flow through the park. The largest river that flows through this park is the Olanga River. There are also a huge number of picturesque waterfalls, including the famous Kivakka waterfall, which is the main attraction of this park. There are many swampy areas in the park, among them are "hanging" swamps, which are located on rather steep slopes.

Most visitors to the Paanajärvi Park called it the botanical Mecca. The local flora is rich in diversity, which is associated with the position of this park on the border of the middle and northern taiga, intersecting along with the dividing line between the Atlantic and Arctic communities. plant worlds. Today, approximately 570 types of vascular plants have been found in the park, 12 of which are listed in the Red Book of Russia. Its territory is dominated by such forest complexes as spruce and pine forests.

Among the mammals of this park you can find the following: bear, elk, wolverine, lynx, fox, wolf, marten, squirrel, hare, ermine, mink, small rodents and weasel. One of the unique mammals of this park is the reindeer. The avifauna is dominated by the following types of birds: bean goose, whooper swan, mergansers, black-throated diver, gray crane and capercaillie. Of the birds of prey, there are golden eagle, osprey and white-tailed eagle.

The Paanajärvi nature reserve is the picturesque landscapes of the park, amazing lake Paanajärvi. For those tourists who are lovers of active water tourism, there are special routes along the waterfalls of mountain rivers. You should definitely see this beauty with your own eyes and purchase tours to Karelia at the first opportunity. During the excursions, travelers are given the opportunity to visit the ancient settlements of the Sami, who are the original peoples in these parts. A valuable and at the same time quite interesting find is a huge Sami sanctuary, which is located on a mountain called Kivakka, consisting of a large number stone additions - seids. Seids were also found on the top of Mount Nuorunen.

It is located in the north-west of Karelia, in the Loukhsky district. It got its name from a deep clean lake located in rocky faults.

This park is located in the mountainous part of Karelia, called Fennoscandia, near the Maanselka ridge. It is a protected natural area of national importance. And since the park is located near Finland itself, the border zone regime applies to it. Next to it is a similar nature protection zone of the neighboring country - "Oulanka".

Paanajärvi National Park: how to get there and when to go

Rail transport in these places goes only to Louhi station. Further to the park itself, only a rather broken one is laid. You will have to get there by hitchhiking or by your own transport. But in the latter case, tourists are advised to go through Kalevala. The road there is in better condition, and you will spend less time than from Loukhi, because the state of the road there is such that you will not be able to move more than 40 kilometers per hour.

The distance between Kalevala and the nature protection zone is about 160 km. You can visit the park all year round. But the weather here is very changeable. In summer it often rains and there are a lot of mosquitoes, so you need to take these nuances into account.

Story

Paanajärvi is a national park in Karelia, the territory of which was inhabited seven thousand years ago. Here were discovered sites of ancient people from the Stone to the Iron Age, as well as their tools and pottery. In the Middle Ages, these lands belonged to Veliky Novgorod. After the capture of the latter by Ivan III, they withdrew to Sweden.

In the eighteenth century, the Finns began to settle in this territory. But few people lived here. And since the 19th century, the lands around Lake Paanajärvi alternately passed either Russia or Finland. Since the 90s of the century before last, industrial felling and timber rafting began to be practiced here, but then, nevertheless, the beauty of these places prompted the local government to open a tourist center.

After Finland gained independence, the territory first passed to it, and after the Second World War it returned to Russian borders (as part of the USSR). The national park was formed here in May 1992. Since then, it has been used not only for the protection of landscapes, flora and fauna, but also for tourism, recreational and educational purposes.

Description

The Paanajärvi National Park has an area of one hundred thousand hectares. None of these lands locality. 20,000 hectares have been allocated for the reserve, and 6,000 hectares for tourism use.

The warmest time here is the month of July, when the average temperature rises to +15 degrees. And the coldest of all is in February, when it drops to -13°C. Snow, as a rule, falls here enough, often more than a meter in height. In addition, beautiful northern lights are observed here in winter, and in summer the sun does not shine for only two to three hours a day.

The park has an exceptionally picturesque landscape. It has everything - gorges, lakes, mountains, rivers and waterfalls. The forests are very dense and almost virgin. In total, there are about 120 lakes in the park. But not everywhere is open to tourists.

Attractions

The Paanajärvi National Park boasts the highest mountains in Karelia. These are Lunas, Kivakka, Mäntyutunturi and Nuorunen. They are about half a kilometer high. Their slopes are very steep, and such an interesting phenomenon as “hanging swamps” is found on them.

There are more than sixty natural monuments here, which are sights, including those of world importance. These are the Pyainur mountains, the Ruskeakallio rock, the Olanga river basin and Lake Paanajärvi itself, along with the fault of the same name.

The depth of this reservoir is 128 meters. It is surrounded by mountains and therefore has a specific microclimate. The lake is one of the deepest reservoirs of its kind. It is also unique in its cleanliness. And its water is very saturated with oxygen. High waterfalls with numerous steps, bizarre red rocks, ancient Saami sanctuaries - all this can be seen by visitors to the park.

The sixty-meter Ruskeakallio rock, as well as the cascading Kivakkakoski waterfall, 12 meters high and 100 meters long, are of particular beauty. It remained unconquered by people - no one could make rafting or rafting on it. Still tourists are attracted by the sacred stones of the Sami - the so-called seids. The ancient peoples considered them "a place of power." In their opinion, spirits lived there, owners of lakes, rivers and mountains.

Tours

If you want to take a tour of the local sights, first register at the Paanajärvi Visitor Center. The national park is often crowded with travelers, so it's best to book in advance.

The visitor center is located in the neighboring village of Pyaozerskoye. It was built in 2002 at the expense of the European Union. This center is very beautiful, comfortable, expedient and functional. When he opened a good hotel with a sauna included in the accommodation. To register and obtain a license to fish, you need to show your passport.

Tours in the park are available in summer and winter. In the cold season, snowmobile tours are very popular. The park has specially designated roads for cars and equipped pedestrian trails with footbridges and railings in dangerous places. Tourists most often make forays along the Olanga River, to the waterfalls of Kivakkakoski and Myantyukoski, to the mountains of Kivakkatunturi and Nuorunen.

Of the animals here you can meet moose, swans, squirrels and hares. By the way, there are also specially equipped "nature trails", where there are information plates about the local flora and fauna.

Mount Kivakka is very popular with travelers because it is detached, which is not typical for Karelia, and it offers views of the entire park. For some tourists, it even evokes associations with Fujiyama. There was a temple on its top, but an Orthodox cross is now installed on top of it.

Entertainment

You can fish in the park, but not in all places, but only in designated areas of the Olanga River. The catch is usually good. On the shores of Lake Paanajärvi there are sandy beaches, where, thanks to the special microclimate, from the second half of July you can even swim. But if you want to come to the Paanajärvi National Park with a dog, then, unfortunately, you cannot do this. It is forbidden to bring domestic animals into this protected area, as this can be dangerous both for them and for wild inhabitants of the forests.

On the lake there is a pleasure boat "Onanga", on which tourists ride. The park also often hosts various environmental festivals, cultural days of the Sami people, and educational seminars.

Where to live

The Paanajärvi National Park offers tourists who want to spend a few days here places to stay overnight. This is wooden houses and camping. The cost of housing depends on whether you spend the night in a tent and pay only for a place or settle in a cottage. The houses "Float", "Paanajärvi" and "Skazka" are located near the lake itself. There are several more cottages near the Olanga River. Some of them are on the way to the lake. Near the cottages there are places for tents.

Houses without amenities, it's just wooden log cabins with bunks, mattresses, pillows and stoves. Clean linen is provided at the visitor center. Near the buildings there is a place for a fire, there is firewood for kindling, boilers, and some cottages even have a bathhouse. Campsites have toilets, water, wooden tables, garbage cans.

Paanajärvi National Park Reviews: 4.5/5

Tourists call trips to this protected area fabulous. After all, nature here is unusual in its beauty even for Karelia. In addition, this is a great place to relax with both family and company.

As travelers note, campsites and cabins are very well-groomed, albeit simple. There is no electricity, but you can rent a generator. The presence of a bathhouse is a great bonus during a hike. This is a great route for those who love nature and fishing.

And what opportunities for wonderful pictures the Paanajärvi National Park gives! You will keep photos of amazing rocks, waterfalls and beautiful views from the mountains for a long time. No wonder these places are called Karelian Switzerland. There are many tourists in the park not only from Russia, but also from European countries.

Paanajärvi National Park is one of the main natural attractions of Karelia.

A relatively small park (104,473 hectares) has an incredible concentration of real wildlife: the cleanest rivers, the highest mountains, rare species of animals, deepest lakes, as well as many plants listed in the Red Book.

The park is located in the very north of Karelia, on the border with the Murmansk region. Already from the end of August, you can observe the northern lights, incredible in their brightness and picturesqueness. The nature of the park is strictly protected. Getting into the park is not difficult, but more on that later. The territory of the park is divided into several zones:

Protected area. Visiting this area is possible only by special agreement with the park administration. Ordinary tourists are not allowed here.
Specially protected area. An area where entry is strictly prohibited. Nature is especially protected here. Each piece is counted here.
Recreational area. This part of the park is organized for tourists. However, there are strict rules related to the life of park guests.

It is extremely difficult to single out any main attraction of the park, so it would be more correct to talk about each in order:

Mount Nourunen

This is the highest mountain in Karelia, and up to the Carpathian region there is no higher mountain. The highest point of the mountain is 576 meters above sea level. The top of the mountain is fairly flat and bare. The vegetation is the mountain tundra, that is, all the plants that are present on the mountain are not higher than 30 centimeters in height. From the top of Mount Nourunen offers stunning views of tens of kilometers around. You can see the ski resorts of Finland, lakes, clearings, rivers ... Climbing the mountain, you forget about everything, even fatigue disappears, although the path to the mountain is 21 kilometers along a narrow, swampy forest path. The spirit is captivating. The most iconic place on the mountain is a huge seid.

The heaviest stone firmly standing on three pillars of small stones. But most of all, this mountain beckons with silence. For tens of kilometers around you will not meet a single person. After all, not everyone dares to go here. However, it's worth it.

Mount Kivakka

This mountain is slightly lower than Nourunen (499 m), but much more popular. This is understandable, because the way to the mountain is much shorter and easier, only 5 kilometers. There are steps all the way, the path is laid with wide boards, halfway there is a resting place with benches and a table, and a crystal clear mountain stream flows nearby, which attracts travelers with its freshness and coolness. A breathtaking view of the Kuma reservoir opens from the mountain. It's nice and good to be here.

Lake Paanajärvi

Yes, of course, it is in a special position in the park, because it is in honor of this lake that the park got its name. The lake is quite large and very elongated: about a kilometer wide and almost 25 kilometers long, but most importantly, it is the deepest among all the lakes in Karelia, Finland and Sweden - the deepest point is 128 meters. Its water is crystal clear.

On the lake, having received a fishing permit, you can catch a lot of fish: perches, pikes, graylings and others. Motor boat rental is organized on Lake Paanajärvi. Taking a boat, you can not only go fishing, but also visit two stunning waterfalls: Mantykoski and Selkakoski. These waterfalls are one of the highest and most picturesque waterfalls in Karelia, and you can even swim under Selkakoski, recharged by the energy of a cool mountain river. Before swimming to the waterfalls, the travelers can see a grandiose spectacle on the tall (60 meters) Ruskealia rock, red from iron ore.

Kivakkakoski waterfall

One of the largest and most powerful waterfalls in Karelia. This waterfall is much wider and louder than the famous one. It is located on the threshold of the main river of the park - Olange. Splashes of water shimmer like a rainbow in the sun, the power of the stream and the noise emanating from it deprive time, bewitching and delighting everyone who comes close to it.

Of course, these are not the only attractions of the Paanajärvi National Park. The whole park is one big natural landmark of Karelia, and of Russia as a whole.

In Paanajärvi, everything is done not only to preserve the virginity of the wonderful Karelian nature, but also to ensure that tourists here truly rest from the problems and bustle of the city. The paths are laid with comfortable boards, from which you can not go, so as not to trample on the unique mosses and lichens.

Staying for the night is possible only at equipped parking lots. There are special campsites and even houses for tourists. Each campsite is equipped with a fire pit, a woodcutter, an axe, a pot, a kettle, a canopy over the countertop, a toilet and other amenities. Caring, kind and open huntsmen, who keep order in the park, will melt the sauna for you and kindly invite you to take a steam bath.

How to get to Paanajärvi National Park.

Nature is very strictly protected in the park, so tourists are strictly limited. To get into the park, it is advisable to declare in advance your intention to come. Parking spaces will be booked for you. Otherwise, you may not be allowed into the park.

Having ordered a ticket, you need to come to the visitor center of the park, located 1050 km from St. Petersburg and 110 km from Loukhov in the village of Pyaozersky. If you are not going to the park by car, you can order transport from the park for a rather large amount. There is also an option by minibus from Petrozavodsk. Just look carefully at the schedule, because the minibus runs extremely rarely. It is understandable, it will take 11 hours to drive it.

If you are traveling by your own transport, then it is easier to go along the Murmansk highway to the fork with Loukhi and turn left towards Pyaozersky. The road, of course, is in a disastrous state, but it is noticeably better than the road through Kalevala.

A museum is organized in the visitor center, also here you can find out information about a possible way home, pay for each day of your stay in the park, order excursions, transport, get a fishing permit and buy souvenirs.

From the visitor center to the park itself, another 75 kilometers to the north. If you are not by car, the park will kindly provide you with a driver with a UAZ, of course, for a certain amount of money. There are also known daredevils who walked this distance, caught a ride and did not spend a penny of money on the road. However, this type of travel requires great physical and psychological stability.

Free movement is allowed on the roads of the park, whether you are in your own car or with a local driver.

In Paanajärvi every season of the year is extraordinarily good in its own way. In summer, you can rent a motor boat here, take a walk on the tops of the mountains, and enjoy the taste of berries and mushrooms, which are innumerable here. In winter, you can rent a snowmobile and visit all the same amazing places as in summer, only plunging under a heavy and cozy blanket of winter silence. It's amazing here at any time of the year.

The park is open to visitors all year round. Holidays in Paanajärvi in summer and winter are two different fairy tales that you want to return to again and again. If you choose where to go on a trip, then the Paanajärvi National Park is definitely right choice. You will not remain indifferent to these places.