Käsivarsi Wilderness Area

The Käsivarsi Wilderness Area (Finnish: Käsivarren erämaa-alue) is the second-largest wilderness reserve in Finland. It was established in 1991 like all the other 11 wilderness areas in the Lapland Province. Its area is 2,206 square kilometres (852 sq mi). It is the most popular wilderness area in Finland, by number of visitors. It is governed by the Metsähallitus. All Finnish fells of over 1,000 meters of height, except for Saana, are situated i... more

Area:

  • 2,206 km² (851.7 mi² )

Also known as:

  • Kasivarsi Wilderness Area

Protected Site

Date Established:

  • 1991

IUCN Category:

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