Riisitunturi National Park
| Riisitunturi National Park | |
|---|---|
 View from top of Noukavaara | |
  Location in Finland | |
| Location | Lapland, Finland |
| Coordinates | 66°14′N 028°30′E / 66.233°N 28.500°E |
| Area | 77 km2 (30 sq mi) |
| Established | 1982 |
| Visitors | 58,800 (in 2024)[1] |
| Governing body | Metsähallitus |
| Website | https://www.luontoon.fi/en/destinations/riisitunturi-national-park |
Riisitunturi National Park (Finnish: Riisitunturin kansallispuisto) is a national park in Posio, Finnish Lapland. It was established in 1982 and covers 77 square kilometres (30 sq mi). The park is in a mountainous area, and there are also many swamps, especially hillside swamps.
The only wilderness hut in the park is located near the twin-peak of Riisitunturi, 465.3 m (1,527 ft).
See also
References
- ^ "Status of visitation numbers". Metsähallitus. Retrieved 2025-09-04.
External links
Media related to Riisitunturi National Park at Wikimedia Commons- www.nationalparks.fi – Riisitunturi National Park
- www.posiolapland.com – Riisitunturi National Park