Kansallispuisto

Definition

A national park. Metsähallitus manages 41 national parks in Finland, covering 10,210 km² at the end of 2025. These protected areas often have marked trails, simple huts and designated fireplaces, and they have their own rules that take priority over general freedoms. Camping and fires may be allowed only in set places, so check the park's official guidance. See also: jokamiehenoikeus, and the guide The Right to Roam in Finland: A General Guide.