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Kurjenrahka National Park
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Kurjenrahka National Park

Getting around: About 30km northeast of Turku; a car is the practical way to reach the trailheads.
Hours: Open year-round, no fee.

Kurjenrahka is a national park of extensive bog and mire landscape close to Turku, with boardwalk trails crossing the open bogs that give an unusually accessible look at this typically difficult-to-traverse terrain — a good contrast to the archipelago and coastal scenery that dominates the rest of the Turku region.

It suits a half-day nature outing from Turku, particularly for those interested in bog ecology or wanting an easy, mostly flat walk on boardwalks.

Kurjenrahka National Park FAQs

How far from Turku?

About 30km, roughly 30-40 minutes by car.

What kind of terrain is it?

Extensive open bog and mire, crossed by boardwalk trails.

Is it an easy walk?

Yes, the boardwalks make it accessible and mostly flat.

Entrance fee?

No, free and open year-round.

Is it good for birdwatching?

Yes, the bog habitat attracts various bird species, appealing to birdwatchers.

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