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Step into Punkaharju Research Park
In Punkaharju Research Park, you will find interesting, specific information on topics like the carbon cycle. It is also home to Finland's tallest trees, giants measuring over 47 meters in height and 10 m³ in volume. Welcome to explore!
Topical research data on forests
Get experiences from the forest and update your forest knowledge with up-to-date and independent research information.
Towards future forest management
With the environment and society changing, the forest is key to sustainable future solutions. Come explore!
Explore the Observation Sites
You can explore the content at Punkaharju Research Park and in the exhibitions of the Finnish Forest Museum Lusto, as well as virtually here at metsabiotalous.fi
About Punkaharju Research Park
Go hiking in the Research Park
Haki Trail | 7,6 km (2-3 hours on foot)
The Haki Trail is one of five guided routes in the Punkaharju Research Park.
On the easily accessible Haki Trail, you hike through a forest landscape colored by larch and other more unusual tree species. Forest research has been conducted in the area for over a century.
Experiential Forest Trail
The route runs alternately on paths, gravel roads, and ski trail bases.
Year-Round Activity
Suitable for mountain biking and serves as a ski track in winter.
Stop to Enjoy a Snack
The Karjalankallio lean-to (shelter) offers a campfire site and a beautiful lake view.
The arboretum's tens of tree species with their special forms, and the ancient deciduous forest stand with its record-high trees, are interesting sights. The luckiest visitors might spot the spotted Nutcracker, the route's namesake bird.
Easy accessibility is part of the experience
Visit and enjoy the forest
It is easy to visit the Punkaharju Research Forest by train, bus, car, and boat. The Research Forest offers easy exploration along guided routes by cycling or walking, and there is a large lean-to (shelter) at Karjalankallio.
Accessible observation sites
Many observation sites can also be reached by car and bus. The main routes are also open in winter, and routes have also been built for visitors with reduced mobility.
Diverse experiences
You can choose a route of varying lengths based on interesting observation sites, and combine your visit with exploring the exhibitions at the adjacent Forest Museum Lusto.
More information on the Metsähallitus website www.luontoon.fi
Arrival
Driving Instructions
The Punkaharju Research Park is located in Punkaharju, Savonlinna. The distance from the center of Punkaharju along Highway 14 is about 10 km towards Savonlinna, and about 30 km from Savonlinna towards Parikkala.
Public Transport
The Lusto train stop is 100 meters away. The nearest bus stop is about 400 meters away. The distance from Helsinki to Punkaharju is approx. 350 km, and from Punkaharju to Savonlinna is about 30 km. The nearest airport is about 30 kilometers away.
