
Description
Vasikkavuoma is the largest haymaking mire in the Nordic countries, if not in Europe. Spread over the vast mire area stand about 80 barns, a remnant of when farmers in times past harvested sedge and horsetail for fodder. There is grill facility and there are plank ways out on the mire. The area is 2 square kilometres in size.
Activities And Facilities
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Nature reserve
Accessibility
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Near parking
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Stroller accessible
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Wheelchair accessible
Facts
Commune: Pajala
Image year: 1999
Size:** 2.1 square kilometers
Protection: Nature Reserve, Natura 2000
Other: The rod is extra wide but does not meet all requirements for wheelchair access. Overnight cottage/ conference room is run by Camp Vasikkavuoma.
Parking
There is a car park.
Communications
The reserve lies about 10 km from Pajala. Drive westwards on road 395. Turn left into the village of Erkheikki, from where it is signposted to the car park.
Directions
The reserve is about 1 mile from Pajala. Drive west after road 395. Turn left into the village of Erkheikki, from there it is signed to parking.
Regulations
All regulations are in the reserve decision. It is allowed to:
Tents
Walking
Fire up in designated places
- pick berries and food fungus Driving snowmobiles on well snow covered ground fishing and hunting in accordance with applicable laws
It is not allowed to harm plant and animal life. Think about the right to man and be afraid of nature!
Contact
Email address
Länsstyrelsen Norrbotten
Organization logotype
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