Finland

Lakes and wilderness in Finland

Finland’s landscape is defined by its vast water systems and protected wetlands. This collection features Lake Saimaa, the country's largest lake and home to the endangered Saimaa ringed seal. Further north, Lake Inari serves as the largest body of water in Sápmi, while Keitele anchors the Central Finland region. The list also includes the deep bogs of Torronsuo National Park, Finland's deepest raised bog, and the clear waters of Livojärvi, known for its extensive sandy beaches and ridges.

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Lake Saimaa

Saimaa is a lake located in the Finnish Lakeland area in southeastern Finland.

Mysid / CC-BY-SA-3.0

Torronsuo National Park

Torronsuo National Park is a national park in the Tavastia Proper region of Finland.

Francisco M. Marzoa Alonso / CC BY-SA 2.5

Lake Inari

Lake Inari is the largest lake in Sápmi and the third-largest lake in Finland.

Akseli Gallen-Kallela / Public domain

Keitele

Keitele is a large lake located in Central Finland. With the area of 493.59 km2 it is the 9th largest lake in the country.

Livojärvi

Clear-water lake in Posio known for its extensive white sandy beaches and shallow shores. The area features the Hietasuvanto beach and is surrounded by pine-covered eskers and ridges.