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Frequently Asked Questions about Archipelago National Park 

How to get to Bengtskär lighthouse?

From June to August there are daily cruises from Kasnäs to Bengtskär lighthouse (www.bengtskar.fi).

Is the stuff at our beach Blue-Green Algae?

Information on Algae can be found at Ymparisto.fi webpages (www.ymparisto.fi).

M/s Eivor. Photo: Teemu Köppä / Internet virtuaaliseksi luontoretkikohteeksiHow to get to the National Park if you do not have a boat?

There are ferry services (www.fma.fi, in Finnish) for example to the islands of Holma, Jurmo, and Berghamn (Pargas) in the National Park. Guided excursions (www.suomensaaristovaraus.fi) are also organised by different enterprises.

Is fishing allowed in the National Park?

According to the law, angling and ice fishing are allowed. Net fishing is allowed only for to the residents of the archipelago.

Is there a boat stage in Jungfruskär?

Services in Jungfruskär are being built.

Is camping allowed in Jurmo?

In the National Park´s area on Jurmo Island, camping is allowed in Moringharu. The rest of the island is privately owned land where you need landowner’s permit for camping. On the island, you can ask at the seaside kiosk, where to put your tent.

Last updated 1/25/2012
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