News and Updates on Tourism Cooperation

Metsähallitus Parks & Wildlife Finland support businesses by enabling tourism activities in protected and recreational areas in a way that safeguards natural and cultural heritage values. On this page, you can read about current topics related to tourism cooperation.

Topics in the latest newsletter Autumn/2026:

  • Join our free webinar in English: Operating in National Parks: Information, agreements and good practices
  • Remember to check for service updates and changes on Luontoon.fi
  • Frequently asked questions about Tourism cooperation
  • Contact details changed? Let us know
  • Winter season is starting – Make sure your safari permits are in order
  • Winter Hiking in Lapland – Tips to share with your customers
  • Sites available for rent to businesses
  • Read newsletter Autumn/2026 (matkailuyhteistyo.metsa.fi)

Events and Webinars

Metsähallitus Parks & Wildlife Finland’s webinars focus on current topics relevant to tourism businesses and tourism developers. These webinars are short, one-hour information sessions held via Teams. Recordings and presentations will be uploaded here after each session.

Upcoming Webinars

  • Webinar in English: Operating in National Parks: Information, Agreements and Good Practices Wednesday, 11 November 2026, 9:00–10:00 a.m.
    • Do you take customers to nature destinations?
    • Are you a tourism entrepreneur or guide operating in national parks or other protected areas?
    • Join our short webinar to hear practical tips on questions such as:
      • Where can you find information about your destination?
      • How can you ensure sustainable operations in a protected area?
      • What kinds of agreements are required?
      • What should you pay attention to when operating in protected areas?
    • Please register for the webinar in advance (lyyti.fi)

Previous Webinars

Newsletter for Tourism Partners

A hiker pulls a pulk sled with a child and gear, with a fell in the background. Below the image is the text: Parks & Wildlife Finland Newsletter for Tourism Partners.
The Varkaankuru winter trail in Pallas–Yllästunturi National Park. Photo: Rami Valonen.

Metsähallitus Parks & Wildlife newsletter is intended for nature tourism businesses, tourism development organizations, and other partners and stakeholders working in the tourism sector. In the newsletter, we share up-to-date information on topics related to sustainable tourism and nature-based entrepreneurship in protected areas. We also provide updates on Metsähallitus’ activities and projects.

Newsletters

Contact details

matkailuyhteistyo@metsa.fi

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If you are interested in operating a tourism business on state-owned land, please visit the Tourism Cooperation page and get in touch with us by filling out the contact form there.