PÄIJÄNNE
NATIONAL PARK
Hundreds of sandy beaches and beautiful lagoons
Hike and explore the beautiful Päijänne National Park, which is characterized by its sandy beaches and unique lagoons. Located in southern Lake Päijänne, the park encompasses around fifty undeveloped islands and islets, as well as parts of inhabited islands and the Pulkkilanharju ridge. The heart of Päijänne National Park, Kelvenne, is one of the largest and most impressive esker islands formed by the last Ice Age in Finland. The islands boast a total of approximately 80 kilometers of shoreline, making them easily accessible by boat for enjoying the natural beauty while hiking. The islands also feature several designated campfire and tent sites, providing convenience for your stay.
Taxi boat
Our boat taxi offers fast and pleasant charter transportation from Lehmonkärki Resort to Kelvenne, allowing visitors easy access to the wonderful scenery of Päijänne National Park. You can arrange transport and pickup for the same or different days. The departure port is the Lehmonkärki’s marina.
Standard boat taxi shifts
Return trip to the southern end of Kelvenne (Kirkkosalmi) | 45 € / ppl |
We will run standard shifts in summer 2024 depending on the weather, departure at 10 a.m. and return at 4 p.m. Round trip to the southern end of Kelvenne (Kirkkosalmi). Advance registration, free cancellation 2 days before departure. A shift is run if it has at least 4 registered participants. We will notify customers the day before if the shift does not take place.
Capacity: 7 people + 1 backpack or light rucksack / passenger. Large equipment such as camping chairs and tables are not transported. Max. total load of people and goods 600 kg.
Boat taxi Charter rides
Round trip to the southern end of Kelvenne (Kirkkosalmi) | 190 € |
| Going to the southern end of Kelvenne, return from Karhunkämmen | 270 € |
| Round trip to the Karhunkämmen | 350 € |
| Going to the south end of K, returning from the north end of K | 370 € |
Capacity: 7 people + 1 backpack or light rucksack / passenger. Large equipment such as camping chairs and tables are not transported. Max. total load of people and goods 600 kg. Ask more and book a boat taxi transport from our sales.
Info point
Lehmonkärki Resort is the official info point for Päijänne National Park, offering visitors high-quality information and guidance on the area’s magnificent natural sites and camping opportunities. Our info point serves as an important source of information for local residents and tourists alike when they want to learn about the diverse offering of Päijänne National Park and the significance of the protected area.
The Lehmonkärki info point is part of our commitment to promote sustainable tourism and environmental sustainability in our region. We aim to provide information and guidance to visitors on environmentally friendly camping practices and respect for nature so that every visit to Päijänne National Park will be a safe and ecologically sustainable experience. Salpausselkä Geopark was awarded the status of a UNESCO Global Geopark in 2022. We are proud to be part of Salpausselkä Geopark, promoting the geological and cultural heritage of the area.
Map of Päijänne National Park
The adjacent map shows the area of Päijänne National Park, guideposts, parking lots, guest harbors, campfire and tent sites, dry toilets, etc. You can find up-to-date information on the nationalparks.fi website.