Customer Service and Guidance
- The starting points of the nature trails in Viiankiaapa Mire Reserve have information boards in both Finnish and English.
- Additional information about the site is available from the nearest customer service point of Metsähallitus, which is the Pyhä-Luosto Visitor Centre Naava in Pyhätunturi.
Meals, Where to Buy and Prepare
Campfire Sites
In Viiankiaapa Mire Reserve, campfires are allowed only at designated campfire sites, of which there are three.
- There is a campfire hut along the circular Viiankiaapa Nature Trail.
- A lean-to shelter is found at the end of the Siurunmaa Nature Trail of Viiankiaapa.
It is prohibited to light campfires even in the designated camfire sites if the wildfire warning is in effect. Check the current warnings (ilmatieteenlaitos.fi).
- This prohibition does not apply to the campfire hut along the Viiankiaapa Nature Trail.
Drinking Water
- Read more about hiking and drinking water.
Waste Management
- There are no waste bins in the reserve, so hikers are themselves responsible for waste management. This means that you must carry all litter you cause away with you and take it to a recycling point. Biodegradable waste should be placed in a toilet or composter, and small amounts of clean paper and cardboard can be used as kindling in a campfire.
- Read more about hiking without littering.
Toilets
- A dry toilet can be found at the starting point and along the Viiankiaapa Nature Trail of Viiankiaapa, at the campfire hut.
- There is a dry toilet at the end of the Siurunmaa Nature Trail of Viiankiaapa.
- It is advisable to bring your own roll of bathroom tissue.
Overnight Stays
There are no designated places for overnight stays on the site. Temporary camping is allowed as provided by everyman's rights.
Accessible Services
There are no accessible services at Viiankiaapa.
Other Services in the Surrounding Area
For information on services in the Sodankylä area, go to the Sodankylä website (visitsodankyla.fi).