Norra Vaijavuoma

Municipality: Pajala

Year of formation: 2009

Size: 1.2 square kilometers

Administrator: County Administrative Board

Form of protection: Nature reserve

The reserve lies about 10 kilometres west of the village Kitkiöjoki. Drive along road 99, turn off in Kitkiöjoki onto a small road which leads west. Follow the road through the nature reserve Anokangas about 10 kilometres and then turn northwards and follow the road for a further 3 kilometres as far as the nature reserve.

The reserve is located about 10 kilometers west of the village of Kitkiöjoki. Drive along highway 99 and turn off in Kitkiöjoki onto a minor road leading west. Follow the road through Anokangas Nature Reserve for about 10 kilometers, then turn north and follow the road for another 3 kilometers to the nature reserve.

All regulations can be found in the reserve decision. It is allowed to:

• camping
• hike
• make a fire, remember to bring your own wood!
• pick berries and edible mushrooms
• drive snowmobiles on snow-covered ground
• fish and hunt in accordance with the laws in force

It is not allowed to harm plant and animal life. Remember the right of public access and protect nature!