BIRTH OF THE CRATER LAKE I CRATER LAKE GEOPARK AREA I SIGHTS AND ROUTES I METEORITE CENTER I EXPLORE I EVENTS I NEWS I GEOPARK PARTNERS
Impact Crater Lake Geopark
Lappajärvi is the largest Crater Lake in Europe, created by a asteroid 78 million years ago.
Impact Crater Lake Lappajärvi UNESCO Global Geopark is a regional area, situated around the Europe's biggest impact crater lake Lappajärvi and the 4 municipalities around the lake in Southern Ostrobothnia in Finland. Our Geopark is a treasure of Western Finland known for its beautiful landscapes, idyllic towns and distinctive villages and brings together scenery nature sites, charming hiking trails and historic cultural sites, all of which are well worth experiencing when visiting Western Finland.
Through unique sites and charming landscapes, Impact Crater Lake Geopark tells the story of the birth of Europe’s largest crater lake in a intriguing way. We have lots of sights to visit - and most of our sights are always open since they are outdoors in the beautiful nature.
Information about the Impact Crater Lake
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Impact Crater Lake Geopark Area
Options for accommodation and local cuisine you can find here: Majoitus ja ruokailu - Visit Kraatterijärvi
THE WONDERS OF CRATER LAKE
ALAJÄRVI
EVIJÄRVI
LAPPAJÄRVI
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