At Liminganlahti, just a 5-minute drive from our hotel, you’ll find the Liminganlahti Visitor Centre, offering a unique combination of accommodation, restaurant services and the tranquillity of nature on the shores of Finland’s most famous bird wetland. Services include a cosy nature hotel, café-restaurant, delicious breakfast, summer menu, lunch, summer activities, meeting and event facilities, as well as tailored services for groups.
The summer programme at Liminganlahti includes bingo, sing-along evenings and guided visits to birdwatching towers, among other activities.
Liminganlahti is an internationally renowned and valuable bird habitat and an important resting area for migratory birds. Around 200 bird species can be spotted in the area, and binoculars are available to borrow from the Visitor Centre. The two-storey birdwatching tower is approximately 600 metres from the Visitor Centre. The wide boardwalk is accessible to people with reduced mobility and suitable for those travelling with prams or pushchairs.
The Visitor Centre grounds feature a large campfire area with several fire pits, as well as a small playground for children. It is also possible to stay overnight in a caravan or motorhome in the grounds for a small fee. No advance reservations are required for the motorhome parking area; spaces are available on a first-come, first-served basis, and payment should be made according to the instructions provided on site.
At the Liminganlahti Café-Restaurant, you can enjoy responsibly produced Löfbergs Fairtrade coffee as well as a selection of freshly baked sweet and savoury treats. Our homemade pancakes and salmon sandwiches made with homemade archipelago bread carry the Arctic Food Lab label.
In our kitchen, we strive to favour locally produced ingredients, organic products whenever possible, and responsible choices. The eggs we use come directly from a farm in Lumijoki, while our oats are sourced directly from a producer in Kempele. We also make every effort to favour local producers when it comes to vegetables, berries and flour.
We also offer gluten-free and vegan options.
The Liminganlahti Nature Centre offers information about the Liminka Bay area and its birdlife. The Liminganlahti Bird Nature Centre invites even beginners to discover the fascinating world of birds! The exhibitions and outdoor areas at the Visitor Centre are maintained by the Municipality of Liminka.
Eight Seasons of Birds
The beauty of birds takes centre stage in the main exhibition, Eight Seasons of Birds. The exhibition explores the passing of the year from the perspective of birds. The diverse birdlife of Liminganlahti is at the heart of the exhibition, while also offering a broader look at the lives of birds in general. Designed for the whole family, the exhibition also provides plenty of interesting information for passionate birdwatchers.
The Life at Liminganlahti multimedia presentation introduces the Liminganlahti wetland area and its birdlife.
The presentation is shown when the auditorium is available. Groups are encouraged to book the presentation in advance by emailing myyntipalvelu@liminganlahti.fi.
Free of charge. Duration: 20 minutes.
Thanks to its diverse range of habitats, Liminganlahti is rich in species and biodiversity.
At the Kukkala learning environment, you can explore plants found in coastal meadows and discover different types of habitats. Kukkala is located behind the Visitor Centre and can be easily seen from the hotel-restaurant dining area. The plants and vegetation zones in Kukkala are identified with information signs.
A ramp leads to the main entrance of the Nature Centre, and the main door opens automatically. A wheelchair is available to borrow from the Visitor Centre during your visit. The building has an accessible toilet.
The exhibition space is fully accessible.
The restaurant is also accessible, and the hotel has one accessible room.
There are two designated accessible parking spaces in the parking area.
For hikers visiting outside our opening hours: an accessible toilet is available in the Nature Centre grounds when the Nature Centre and restaurant are closed. Please remember to bring your own toilet paper!
The lower level of the nearby Virkkula birdwatching tower is accessible. The tower is approximately 600 metres away via an accessible route.
