Experience the pleasures of nature

The most forested landscape

– Feel happy in our nature, lakes and ridges

Welcome to Arctic Lakeland, home to one of Europe’s biggest wild forest areas. This is where nature truly takes the lead — endless green horizons, rolling ridges, and over 4 600 lakes, ponds, and rivers shaping a landscape unlike anywhere else.

Here, the air is exceptionally pure, the water crystal clear, and the silence is real. You can hike scenic trails that wind through ancient woodlands, paddle across mirror-like lakes, cycle along forest paths, or simply pause and breathe in the calmness that only vast wilderness can offer.

Arctic Lakeland is nature without the crowds.
Space to move. Space to breathe. Space to reconnect.

Arctic Lakeland is proud to be home to three national parks:

• Hossa National Park
• Hiidenportti National Park
• Tiilikkajärvi National Park

In addition, nature lovers can explore the untouched old-growth forests of Paljakka Strict Nature Reserve — areas where biodiversity thrives and nature remains truly wild.

Arctic Lakeland is also a stage for inspiring outdoor sports and nature-based events throughout the year. Trail running races, gravel and mountain biking events, open-water swimming challenges, paddling adventures, and cross-country skiing competitions bring together active travellers who want to experience nature in motion. Here, participation means more than performance — it means moving through pure forests, along ridgelines, and across open waters.

Whether you’re seeking soft adventure, outdoor activities for the whole family, or peaceful moments surrounded by untouched landscapes, you’ll find experiences suitable for everyone — all immersed in Europe’s most forested scenery.

This is where forest meets water.
This is where happiness grows naturally.