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Haikkarinniemi Nature Preserve

Discover Haikkarinniemi Nature Preserve in Lahti: a haven for birdwatchers and nature enthusiasts with diverse flora and a peaceful lakeside setting.

Haikkarinniemi is a diverse, lakeside forest area and nature preserve in Lahti, Finland, known for its lush vegetation and birdwatching opportunities, especially in the spring when the blue anemones bloom and the birds sing. A lit recreational path winds through the preserve, which also plays a role in the conservation program for the endangered white-backed woodpecker.

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Local tips

  • Visit in the spring to witness the blooming of blue anemones and enjoy the peak of the bird concert.
  • Bring binoculars for optimal birdwatching, especially if you're hoping to spot woodpeckers.
  • Follow the lit recreational path for an easy and accessible way to explore the preserve.
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Getting There

  • Walking

    Haikkarinniemi is located at Toivolantie 17, 15540 Lahti. From the Villähde center, head east on Kärrytie, then turn left onto Toivolantie. Continue on Toivolantie until you reach Haikkarinniemi. The walk is roughly 1.5km and should take about 20 minutes. There are no costs associated with walking to Haikkarinniemi.

  • Public Transport

    From Lahti Travel Centre, take a local bus towards Villähde. Check LSL (Lahti Region Transport) for the most up-to-date routes and schedules. Get off at a stop near Villähde, then walk to Haikkarinniemi. A single ticket on LSL buses costs approximately €3.30.

  • Taxi

    From Lahti city center, a taxi to Haikkarinniemi will cost approximately €25-€35. Taxi stands are located in front of the Travel Centre. Taxi services available in the Lahti region include Lahden Aluetaksi Oy and Lahen Taksi.

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Haikkarinniemi Nature Preserve, located in Villähde, Lahti, is a diverse forest area bordering Lake Kymijärvi. The nearly 18-hectare preserve includes the peninsula and the nearby Lammassaari island. It's a prime destination for nature lovers, especially in spring when the forest floor is covered in blue anemones and the air is filled with birdsong. The area features lush grove vegetation, with large birches mixed with spruce, bird cherry, rowan, and aspen trees. The shrub layer is dominated by red currant, dogwood, and bird cherry. You'll also find honeysuckle, alder buckthorn and mezereon. The ground layer boasts species such as lily of the valley, wood sorrel, herb-Paris, wood anemone, chickweed wintergreen, woodland strawberry, wood cranesbill, wood violet, wood star, and creeping oxalis. The southern slope of Haikkarinniemi is home to nearly 60 hazel bushes, somewhat stunted due to lack of light. Haikkarinniemi is a haven for birdwatchers, particularly those interested in woodpeckers. It's part of a conservation program for the endangered white-backed woodpecker, and you might also spot lesser spotted and grey-headed woodpeckers. These woodpeckers favor the grove-like coastal forests of Haikkarinniemi, where they find plenty of old decaying deciduous trees for nesting and foraging. In late spring and early summer, the forests echo with the skillful song of the wren, and you might catch a glimpse of the rather rare red-breasted flycatcher and greenish warbler. The proximity to Lake Kymijärvi adds to the area's avian diversity. A lit recreational path crosses the conservation area, making it easily accessible. The forests are managed to maintain a favorable habitat for woodpeckers, ensuring an increasing number of decaying deciduous trees and preventing the overgrowth of spruce.

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