Liminka Bay Visitor Centre

A snowy seaside lawn with indoor lighting on the building behind it.

Experience nature on wings on Finland's finest wetland!

Welcome to the Liminka Bay Visitor Centre! The evening flights of the geese, the spring dance of the ruffs and the autumn migration of the common cranes are absolutely amazing. The Liminka Bay Visitor Centre also encourages inexperienced bird enthusiasts to explore the enchanting world of birds.

Suitability: Liminka Bay is an excellent location for families with children. Also suitable for the disabled. It is allowed to bring pets in the Visitor Centre (cafeteria-restaurant is not allowed) and to bird-watching tower.

Opening Hours in 2019

March
Mon – Sun 10 am – 4 pm

April-May
Mon - Sun 10 am - 6 pm

In summer
Mon – Fri 10 am – 6 pm
Sat – Sun 10 am – 4 pm
Midweek holidays 10 am – 4 pm

Free entry.

Contact Information

Address: Rantakurvi 6, 91900 Liminka

Telephone: +358 206 39 6059

E-mail: liminganlahti(at)metsa.fi

Web page: www.nationalparks.fi/en/liminkabayvisitorcentre

Before the trip

Responsible hiking - get to know Liminka Bay Area’s rules, safety tips and seasonal variations.
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Directions

Location: North Ostrobothnia, Liminka.
Arrival: By car and public transportation.
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Visit & Info

The visitor centre is open all year round. There is no entrance fee to the visitor centre. Guided group tours cost 50€/group and they must be booked in advance.
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Maps of Liminka Bay

Nature

Liminka Bay is one of Europe’s most important bird wetlands. Tens of thousands of birds stop to rest, feed and nest in this area shaped by land uplift.
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Things to Do and See

The Eight Seasons of Birds exhibition, the multimedia presentation entitled Life at Liminka Bay presents birdlife, a lot of activities for children, events all year round.
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Services

Five bird-watching towers, campfire sites, events, meeting services, nature education, information on tourist services, WLAN, café-restaurant, accommodation, nature-themed shop, services provided by the cooperating partners. Read more >

Accessibility

Some of the services are accessible to persons with an assistant or a pram.
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Partners

Various services provided by partners are available.
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History

Gradually, the entire Liminka Bay has been protected, although a large part of it is privately owned. The area belongs to the Natura 2000 network.
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Liminka Bay in Excursionmap.fi

Destination’s map (Excursionmap.fi).
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Weather

See the local weather (en.ilmatieteenlaitos.fi).
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