Ulko-Tammio lat 60
21 N long 27 27,4 E, depth 1 - 3
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Ulko-Tammio is "secure" island. The boat may
be in a dock, as well as
there is ready-fire places. The island has "organized program", a nature
trail and guided sightseeings.
The island is surrounded fish-rich waters, Ulko-Tammio can be a base to
access the surrounding islands and islets. There should be remembered,
however, that to the next larger island, Rääntiö, is landing prohibited
the
hole year. So, first examine the National Parks guide maps.
Ulko-Tammio -
Continuation War´s
bastion (in Finnish)
Ulko-Tammio is part of the Eastern Gulf of Finland National Park. During
the summer months National Park´s guide stays here. The island has
camping area, high rocks, two IT-cannons, cave, grove-like forests and
lookout tower.
Nature trails takes takes you to the island's shores, forests and meadows. |
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Island has been
as Nature conservation area since the 1920's, when ecologist Väinö Krohn
made suggestion to protect
the island and it´s meadows.
Ulko-Tammio lookout tower has great view far-east, to the Russian side.
The island was a fortress during the second world war. At best, there
lived 300 soldiers. History lives in the island still
strong. You can see at the island reconditioned cannons, Someri battle
monument, cave from wartime and the
remains of war time constructions. |
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*map* | Byskär
| Haapasaari | Hamnskär
| Kaunissaari / Ormskär
| Kilpisaari | Lanskeri
| Lehtinen | Luppi
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Långön
Pitkä and Musta Viiri | Silakka-islands
| Stora Skarven |
Suuri and Pieni Pisi | Söderskär
| Tammio | Tiiskeri
| Ulko-Tammio |
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