Owned by the city of Valkeakoski, the Valmarinniemi area with its adjoining small islands offers good possibilities for recreation.
The equipment on the islands
To Palunen and to Riuttasaari one can walk across a pedestrian bridge from Valmarinniemi. On the neck of land between the two islands there are a cooking shelter and a swimming beach. Further away on Riuttasaari there are two campfire sites and an earth closet. A nature path circles in the area.
The services on the islands of Pikkusaari, Viitasaari, Päärholminsaari and Huhtasaari are available to the boating tourists. On Pikkusaari and Viitasaari there are campfire sites and earth closets. On Päärholminsaari and Huhtasaari there are also cooking shelters.
Near the campfire sites there should always be wood for the fire. When lighting the fire an axe might be useful for making kindling. Please be careful when approaching the shore, because they are quite rocky.
Instructions for the users of the area
- Lighting a fire is permitted only in the cooking shelters and the campfire sites inside the ring of stones. During forest fire warnings only in the cooking shelter fireplaces can be used.
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Tents are allowed only temporarily, for two days at the most. When putting up a tent, do so on an adequate distance from both equipment and paths.
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The camping site and facilities must be left at least in such condition as they were on arrival. The dustbins may be used.
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Plucking berries and mushrooms is allowed in the area. Leave the flowers and plants to bring joy of all those who hike in the area.
