Instructions and Rules in Archipelago National Park 

Instructions on Exploring the Archipelago National Park

In the National Park, the following are

allowed:

• Walking, skiing and boating, except in the restricted areas
• Picking berries and mushrooms
• Angling and ice fishing

restricted:

• Lighting campfires and camping are only allowed at sites marked for this purpose. • Please note that lighting campfires is forbidden if the forest fire warning is in effect! Check for forest fire warnings (www.fmi.fi).
• From April to July landing is not permitted on some of the islands, to protect the nesting birds.

forbidden:

• Boating and landing in the areas of Trunsö (Nagu) and Grimsörar (Korpo) round the year
• Lighting campfire even in the campfire sites if the forest fire warning is in effect.
• Pets running at large
• Taking or damaging trees, bushes, other plants or their parts, or mushrooms other than edible ones
• Damaging soil or rock, and extraction of earth material or minerals
• Killing, catching or disturbing wild vertebrates, or damaging their nests
• Catching or collecting invertebrates
• Driving motor vehicles, except on roads designated for motor vehicles
• Leaving waste in the area, or damaging constructions

Additionally it is not allowed to use a tent sauna in the nationalpark.

Preparations

Mobile Phone Coverage

• Although Finland has a broad network for mobile phones, there are some areas in the park without signal. There may also be some smaller spots where there is interference. If this happens try to climb to a higher place or go into an open area. It may be worth removing the SIM card from your phone and then trying again to make emergency call. Different phones also differ in their coverage.

Equipment

• At the sea it is always important to be prepared for quickly changing weather conditions. Especially important is to make sure that the boat is in good condition.
• Nautical charts are also necessary, the archipelago area is covered in the series D.
• When walking on the islands, it is good to remember that the rocks are slippery when wet, and so are moss and algae.
• Ticks live in damp grass, and some of them carry viruses and bacteria which cause diseases. It is especially important to cover your legs, which is easily done by wearing your socks on top of your trouser legs. Tick pliers and tick check done every night are also essential.
• Snakes are common in the archipelago, so it is advisable to watch out when walking.
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