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2025: The suspension bridge is still closed

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The Valkmusa National Park, established in 1996, is best known for its unique moorland landscape, as seen here. It is home to various bird species, including the crane, osprey, redshank, ptarmigan, and wood bunting. Additionally, migratory birds use the national park as a resting area.

The Virolathi Bunker Museum, opened in 1980, offers a fascinating insight into the history of the region's bunker complex. At the visitor center, you can explore exhibits and displays, while the bunkers outside provide an immersive, up-close experience. The museum opens at 10 AM and closes at either 4 PM or 6 PM, depending on the season.

A picture-perfect coastal haven: Here, you gaze upon a short, narrow headland adorned with two charming little houses.

The wooden tower rises just high enough to offer a sweeping view over the vibrant green bushes of the marshland. From here, you might catch a glimpse of water birds nesting in the sheltered embrace of the vegetation.

The hiking trail around Tervajärvi (where järvi means lake in Finnish) winds its way along the partly rocky shoreline, offering easy access to the water, perfect for a refreshing swim, provided the temperature is right.

The Valkmusa National Park, established in 1996, is best known for its unique moorland landscape, as seen here. It is home to various bird species, including the crane, osprey, redshank, ptarmigan, and wood bunting. Additionally, migratory birds use the national park as a resting area.

The Moronvuori Day-Use Hut is located along the Moronvuori Hill Trail in Valkmusa National Park. The hut is available for daytime use as a resting spot. Inside, you will find a wood-burning stove and a supply of dry firewood. Additionally, there is a fire pit in front of the hut.

From the bunker museum, a marked circular trail leads you past various remnants of the area's wartime history. While the bunkers near the museum are the best preserved, those along the trail have been left to nature.

The Virolathi Bunker Museum, opened in 1980, offers a fascinating insight into the history of the region's bunker complex. At the visitor center, you can explore exhibits and displays, while the bunkers outside provide an immersive, up-close experience. The museum opens at 10 AM and closes at either 4 PM or 6 PM, depending on the season.

The Santalahti Nature Trail winds through narrow forest paths before opening up to a stunning rocky coastline. Along the way, you'll be surrounded by dense woodland, eventually emerging to breathtaking views of the sea and numerous small islands. The scenery is truly picturesque, but caution is needed—some rocks drop steeply into the cold waters below.

Since the suspension bridge was closed in summer 2024, the ferry is the only alternative for crossing.

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Attention, the bridge is currently closed! Be sure to check the national park website beforehand to see if it is open again.

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The new bridge is closed again because of security issues. How a fin we met at the campfire site told us: “Never ask a Norwegian to build a bridge!”

Bridge is closed during summer 2024 because of Reconstruction work

Update July 2024: suspension bridge is (temporarily) closed!

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Drinkable straight from the tap - you can check the last health inspection date from the nearby sign.

Drinkable straight from the tap - you can check the last health inspection date from the nearby sign.

The Ulko Tammio Island as part of the Gulf of Finland National Park is a paradise for all kinds of birds and plants. There are no people living there which ensures you an amazing time in untouched nature.

This wooden boardwalk, that is typical for the Finnish country side, leads you through the swamp – but with dry feet!