Vatunki and the Oolanti nature trail

Feel the power of the sea, hike the Oolanti nature trail, stand at the foot of the wind turbines.

Vatunki is located on the shore of the Perämeri, at the outermost tip of the cape, in Vatunginnokka. The name Vatunki comes from a Swedish word vatungen, which means rocks sticking out of the sea. There is a wide variety of fishing in the harbor area, and fishing boats are a part of Vatung's normal life.

Arrival instructions: Vatunki is located approximately 40 km north of the center of Ii in Kuivaniemi. The roadside sign directs you to turn from highway E4 to Pohjoisrantantie, which you drive about 7 km to the tip of the promontory. The road is paved, but there is frost damage in the last 4 km, where you have to drive slowly and carefully to avoid damage to the equipment.

Services: A swimming beach and a shooting range. Oolanni nature trail and log cabin. Vatungin Matkaparkki / electric places, see more information and fees on the website: matkaparkki.com/matkaparkit/vatungin-matkaparkki-sahopaikant-2/

Address: Pohjoisrannantie 790, Kuivaniemi (Drive the road until the end of the promontory.)

Oolanti nature trail

The nature trail is about 500 meters long. At the end of the nature trail, you will find a log cabin, a fireplace, a wooden hut and a memorial about the Oolanni war on the seashore rock. Along the path, you can get to know the nature and history of the area with the help of guide boards. You can park your car in the Vatung area parking lot. There is a signpost to the starting point of the nature trail in the area.

Kuivaniemi limited liability company has made a barrier-free path for the loggia in the summer of 2022.