Park’s rules for visitors

Dear friend!

You have entered the realm of nature of Paanajarvi National Park. You are a guest here. Try to prove your love and respect to nature by complying with certain rules of behavior that will help nature to preserve its beauty and make you healthy and happy.

During your stay in the National Park you will see beautiful lakes and magnificent waterfalls, rare plants, defenseless animals and wonderful nature phenomena.

To preserve all this treasure it is necessary first of all to observe yourself very simple rules and restrictions and also restrain others from ignoring the same.

Please remember:

• You may enter the protected nature territory of the Park only with permission issued by its administration (even if you pass it in transit). The entry and stay permit can be procured in the visitor centre in Pjaozerski township.
• Try to walk on the trails only because trodding is critical to many plants.
• You may put up tents, park vehicles or camp only in specially designated sites. Your place of accommodation is specified in the permit for visiting the Park.
• You may make a fire only in the designated places using fire wood from the shed. Never leave a burning fire regardless of the weather.
• When leaving a tourist cabin always make sure that the fire in the range is not burning and the coals are cold. Do not through about cigarette butts, you can burn them in the campfire. Keep in mind, that a little spark can cause great harm.
• Do not litter the camping sites and trails.
• Sort the garbage:
  • Put in the fire what could be burnt. Put the plastic packing, cans and glass in the trash bins.
  • Throw the left-over food in the toilets.
• Tidy up when you leave. Tightly close the door of the cabin to keep out unwanted forest guests. Clean and put in proper place the kitchen utensils.
• Hunting in the Park is prohibited, therefore the firearms should be kept in the holsters.
• Do not bring pets to the Park: it is dangerous both for them and for the environment.
• If you want to fish you can get the information about permitted sites for amateur and sports fishing in the visitor centre.
• Do not scar the bark of trees with a knife or an axe – they are alive.
• Do not scar the bark of trees with a knife or an axe – they are alive.
• Do not cut or break trees and bushes even if they look dead.
• Do not ruin anthills.
• Be respectful to the wildlife in the Park, be it a tiny beetle, a fledgling or a mature elk. Do not scare them by loud shouting, stalking or trying to catch. Just remember that it is their domain, not yours, and let them feel secure and safe in it.
• Leaving for home take with you only pictures, video films and memories of the nature melodies and beauty of the land of Paanajarvi.

Good luck to you and happiness from communication with nature!

Hope to meet you again on the trails in Paanajarvi National Park!