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Soomaa National Park<br>Local tourism partners

Elujõud health farm - http://www.energiatalu.ee/

Junsi holiday centre - http://www.junsi.ee

Karuskose OÜ - http://www.soomaa.com

Klaara-Manni holiday house - http://www.klaaramanni.ee/

Põnka holiday farm - http://www.ponkaland.com/

Riisa rantso - http://www.riisarantso.ee

Vanaõue holiday centre - http://www.vanaoue.ee

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Browse the photos of PAN Parks, best of Europe's wilderness by choosing a park in the left side menu!

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Discover PAN Parks

Why PAN Parks?

Because these areas are the last remaining pieces of the most undisturbed areas in Europe.

Because abundant wildlife is there for you to discover.

Because of the well-maintained trails, campsites that guarantee a safe, high-quality adventure.

Because of the growing number of local tourist businesses co-operating to the benefit of both park and people.

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Wilderness stories

	A visit to the land of fairies Fulufjället National Park While the Madeleine-cookies reminded Proust of his childhood, cranberries remind me of the walk we made in Fulufjället National Park, Sweden. Picking cranberries that were growing at our feet meant a great, unique experience for me. In Fulufjället, I experienced what it means to be close to nature....read more
	Artic Odyssey Oulanka National Park Every year I embark upon a foreign trip to enjoy my passion, nature photography. Since I read the book ‘A Year in Kuusamo’, I have always dreamt of going to Finland in winter. This year the dream became a reality,” says Rene de Heer, nature photographer, who shares with...read more
	In the land of a thousand lakes Oulanka National Park This issue’s “Traveller Story” by Bart Braafhart invites you on a fabulous journey to the land of a thousand lakes, midnight sun and splendid waterfalls: Oulanka National Park. In the land of Aurora Borealis, directly on the Arctic Circle in the Finnish Lapland, you can set out for the...read more
	The experience of peace Fulufjället National Park In September 2002,within the framework of the International PAN Parks Launch of the first three PAN Parks, I had the opportunity to participate in a fieldtrip to Fulufjället. My visit to the park coincided with the official opening ceremony,which made it for me a particularly lasting memory....read more
	The magic of the mountains Central Balkan National Park Central Balkan National Park, a protected area created for the conservation of the unique environment and culture of the Stara Planina Mountains, recently received PAN Parks certification. Here, visiting Canadian Emily Hobbs shares her impressions of an autumn afternoon journey into Central Balkan...read more
	The wild heart of the Carpathians Retezat National Park Covering an area larger than the Alps, the Carpathians is the last remaining stronghold in Europe for rare animals and also vital as bridge between the northern European forest and those to the south and west.Eva Vancurova visited the wild heart of this beautiful region and a new member of the PAN Parks...read more
	Wandering in the wild Retezat National Park “Retezat is a beautiful, remote land and its amazingly rich variety of nature surpasses all of the promises you can find in the travel magazines,” say two Dutch biology students who visited the Romanian PAN Park, the wild heart of the Carpathians. Below you can read about their adventures and tips for a...read more
	“An impression of a bewitching landscape” Fulufjället National Park This section is devoted to the experiences and adventures of visitors in the PAN Parks. Reporter Rutger van den Hoofdakker,who visited the area on request of WWF Netherlands to write for the Dutch Panda magazine, tells about his visit in the Fulufjället National Park, which gave him “an impression of a...read more

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Trips and adventures

PAN Parks offer a wide variety of wilderness experiences; from hiking on high-elevation trails to exploring an underwater trail and from Mediterranean hikes to experiencing the Northern lights near the Arctic circle. In PAN Parks wilderness is there for you to explore with high-quality tourism facilities.

More on wilderness trips and adventures coming soon!

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Tour operator partners

The tour operators we work with offer nature based tours or activities which are consistent with the PAN Parks concept, provide trips to small size groups, committed to sustainable tourism and operate in a sustainable way.

International tour operators try to include as many services of our certified local business partners as possible in their products. The tours they develop in co-operation with us are based in the parks or in the so-called PAN Parks regions around the parks.

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Rila National Park <br>Local tourism partners

	Guesthouse Orlovi Skali A romantic guesthouse for nature-lovers, peaceful and quiet with great hospitality and opportunities for active recreation in the lovely natural surroundings more
	Peri Vollas Enjoy a diverse range of outdoor activities such as horse riding, hiking with a guide, survival tours in wilderness and guided tours to cultural attractions more
	Family Hotel Zodiac A cosy family hotel in the foothills of Rila Mountain with traditional meals and great hospitality more
	Guesthouse Deshka The guesthouse offers delicious home-made meals by a fireplace with a wonderful view of the mountains more
	Center for Тourist, Business and Cultural Information of Belitsa Enjoy a guided tour or a picnic organised by the Belitsa Information Center providing detailed information about accommodation, food, natural and cultural attractions in the region more
	Family Hotel Djambazki A family hotel keeping folk customs and local traditions alive located in a charming valley just a few steps from Rila National Park more

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Retezat National Park <br>Local tourism partners

	Guesthouse Mara Enjoy the life of an old Romanian village located close to the park’s visitor centre, Verne’s “Carpathian Castle” and the only ski slope in the area more
	Guesthouse Iris Easy access to picturesque yet less explored stunning valleys and tasty traditional dishes are offered in this guesthouse more
	Guesthouse Iancu Traditional way of village life can be experienced while staying in this guesthouse with easy access to the attractions of the national park more
	Guesthouse Dumbravita Easy access to picturesque yet less explored stunning valleys and tasty traditional dishes are offered in this guesthouse more
	Guesthouse Dora A guesthouse with an easy access to nature trails and the only ski slope of Retezat National Park more
	Guesthouse Codrin Just a few minutes away from the waterfalls and forests of Retezat this guesthouse is located in a lovely, quiet location more
	Guesthouse Anita Easy access to picturesque yet less explored stunning valleys and tasty traditional dishes are offered in this guesthouse more
	Guesthouse Ulpia Traiana A guesthouse located in a village built on the remains of the old Roman capital of Dacia with great possibilities for hiking in Retezat and offering a diverse traditional menu more

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