Munakari
Munakari is a former base for fishers. You can still find fishers’ huts amongst the junipers and small pines, but they are now being used by hikers. The wide open sea expands from the western edge of the island.
Location
Coordinates (WGS84): P 61° 41.872' I 21° 22.904'
Directions and maps
- The nearest port accessible by car is Reposaari, Santunranta, N 61°37,0’ - E21°2 6, 4’
- Topographic map 1:50 000 M324 Mäntyluoto
- Basic map 1:25 000
- M3244 Tahkoluoto
- Excursionmap.fi
Access by boat
A 1.2-metre channel from the coastal channel from the east of the island
Services in Munakari
- Pier
- Fishers’ hut (day use)
- Dry toilet
- Campfire site (no firewood provided)
Trips to Munakari
- Metsähallitus' partner companies offer boat trips to Munakari on request.
Notices
- Lighting any campfires is strictly prohibited if the wildfire warning is in effect. Always check the current warnings (ilmatieteenlaitos.fi). This prohibition does not apply to cooking shelters or other fireplaces with a flue. There are no cooking shelters or other fireplaces with a flue on the island.
- You have to bring your own drinking water
- Pets must be kept on a leash when moving around the island.
- Keep to the trails during the period 1.5 – 15.7 in order not to disturb the birdlife during the nesting season.
- Read more about mobile phone coverage (112.fi).
- Protecting yourself against ticks and insects
- Check which fishing licenses you need (eraluvat.fi).
112 Emergency Number
If you have an emergency during your trip, such as getting lost, injured or finding a wildfire, call 112. Read more detailed emergency instructions.
Download the 112 Finland application (112.fi) to your phone. When an emergency call is made through the 112 Finland application, the emergency centre attendant is automatically informed of the caller's location.
It is recommended to keep the mobile phone warm and to bring extra food and water with you. There are many excursion locations with no mobile coverage and some mobile phones does not work in sub-zero temperatures, that is why it is always a good idea to let someone know about your itinerary and timetable.
Outdoor Etiquette
1. Respect nature.
2. Mainly use marked trails.
3. Camp only where it is allowed.
4. Light your campfire only where it is allowed.
5. Do not litter.