Mikkelinsaaret

The place

Metsähallitus nature station and varaustupa set up in the former coast guard station on Kummelskär Island, Mikkelinsaaret archipelago (Vörå municipality, Ostrobothnia), within the Kvarken Archipelago World Heritage Site (Merenkurkku). Coordinates: 63°27.643' N, 21°46.347' E. Current facilities: observation tower, café, coastal sauna. Operation delegated to Aurinkoreitti on behalf of Metsähallitus. The Mikkelinsaaret archipelago comprises nearly 300 islands and islets. Nearest harbours: Kaukaluoki at around 20 km, with boat launch ramps at the fishing harbour and at Norrskata.