Liminganlahden luontokeskus

About the museum

Liminganlahti Nature Centre is located in Liminka on the shore of Liminganlahti, next to an internationally known and valuable bird wetland and resting area for migratory birds. The nature centre opened in 1998. Its exhibitions and outdoor areas are maintained by the municipality of Liminka, and the centre’s hotel, restaurant and sales service are run by Go Arctic Oy.

The main exhibition, Lintujen kahdeksan vuodenaikaa (Eight Seasons of Birds), tells of the course of the year from the birds’ point of view. Its focus is the diverse birdlife of Liminganlahti, but the exhibition also looks at the lives of birds more generally. The multimedia show Elämää Liminganlahdella (Life at Liminganlahti) tells of the wetland and birdlife of the area, and behind the nature centre the Kukkala learning environment presents the plants and habitats of the shore meadow.

A barrier-free route of about 600 metres leads from the nature centre’s yard to the two-storey Virkkula bird tower. The area has campfire sites and a small playground. Binoculars can be borrowed from the nature centre, and about 200 bird species can be spotted in the area.

Highlights

• Main exhibition Lintujen kahdeksan vuodenaikaa (Eight Seasons of Birds)
• Multimedia show Elämää Liminganlahdella (Life at Liminganlahti)
• Kukkala learning environment on shore-meadow plants
• 600-metre barrier-free route to the Virkkula bird tower
• Binocular loan and hotel restaurant at the nature centre

Permanent exhibitions

• Lintujen kahdeksan vuodenaikaa – The main exhibition tells of the course of the year from the birds’ point of view and presents the diverse birdlife of Liminganlahti. It is designed for the whole family.
• Elämää Liminganlahdella – A 20-minute multimedia show about the Liminganlahti wetland area and its birdlife.

Founded

1998

Operated by

Limingan kunta

Admission & discounts

The museum hasn’t published any information on this.

Accessibility

• Wheelchair accessible
• Elevator: no information
• Accessible restroom
• Accessible parking
• Service dogs welcome: no information
• Tactile models & exhibits: no information
• Sign language tours: no information
• Easy-to-read materials: no information
• Audio description: no information

A ramp leads to the nature centre’s main door, which opens automatically. The exhibition space, restaurant and one hotel room are accessible, and the building has an accessible toilet. A wheelchair can be borrowed for the visit. There are two marked accessible parking spaces in the car park. The nature route to the Virkkula bird tower is accessible, and the lower level of the tower is accessible.

Kids & families

Great for kids & families

• Stroller-friendly
• Playground / play area

The exhibition is designed for the whole family. The area has a campfire site and a small playground, and the step-free route is suitable for pushchairs.

Getting there & parking

The nature centre is located at Rantakurvi 6 on the shore of Liminganlahti. It is about 600 metres from the nature centre’s yard to the bird tower.

Amenities & dining

• Café
• Restaurant
• Museum shop

Hotel restaurant Liminganlahti serves at the nature centre, and the nature centre also has a souvenir shop and a small nature hotel.

Events & venue rental

• Spaces for rent
• Private parties
• Corporate events

Up to 80 guests.

The auditorium holds 80 people, and there are several smaller meeting rooms. For meeting, group and programme bookings: myyntipalvelu@liminganlahti.fi.

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