Province of
Southern Finland, Kanta-Häme Region
Hämeenlinna
(www.hameenlinna.fi)
Area 1,525 sq.km. Established in 1930.
The area is
managed by Metsähallitus.
Aulanko has been a popular destination with visitors
for more than a hundred years. Nowadays, there is a lot to see in Aulanko Nature
Reserve, in addition to the beautiful scenery. The forest park of Aulanko, its
sights, and the view from the scenic lookout tower of Aulangonvuori Hill over
the national landscape attract more than 400 000 visitors every year. The area
is best suitable for day trips.
The English-style park, which forms a part of the nature reserve, was
constructed in 1883 - 1938 and, with its buildings and cultural history, it is a
nationally valuable site. To maintain the spacious park landscape, the forest
park is actively managed. The nature reserve also includes forest landscape in
its natural state.
The forest park of Aulanko has had a significant impact on the Finnish park
culture. Nowadays, Aulanko area belongs to the first National
Urban Park in Finland (www.hame.fi).
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