Province of Southern Finland, Kanta-Häme Region
Municipalities of Tammela (www.tammela.fi, in Finnish),
Karkkila
(www.karkkila.fi, in Finnish) and Somero
(www.somero.fi, in Finnish)
Area: 21 sq.km. Established in 1956.
The area
is managed by Metsähallitus.
Liesjärvi National Park
is a versatile outdoor recreation destination. History comes to life right
before the visitors’ eyes at Korteniemi Heritage Farm, where guests can try
their hand at farm chores. Visitors can also hike through the fairytale-like
Ahonnokka old growth forest and over the grand Kyynäränharju Ridge, which cuts
through lake scenery. Liesjärvi National Park is a good day trip
destination.
Liesjärvi National Park is located in the Häme Lake Uplands. This area is a
rugged backwoods surrounded by fertile fields. Shores and beaches dominate the
scenery. They encircle four adjoined lakes and a couple mire ponds. Even though
the park is small in area there are almost 50 km of forested shore-line. Adding
to this already varied terrain are Kyynäränharju, a sandy shored ridge which
separates Lakes Liesjärvi and Kyynäräjärvi, and around 40 islands and
islets.
Liesjärvi National Park is Located in the Häme Lake Uplands
The Häme Lake Uplands is a natural gem in the centre of Häme and conveniently
close to Finland’s busiest urban centres. The Häme Lake Uplands is the ideal
destination for a multitude of nature activities - read more on the destinations
within the Häme Lake Uplands.
This is the web page www.outdoors.fi/liesjarvinp
Take a look at Liesjärvi National Park related products at the Outdoors.fi
online shop (kauppa.luontoon.fi).
