{"id":2516,"date":"2024-12-07T16:43:29","date_gmt":"2024-12-07T16:43:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/heroart.fi\/wp2\/?page_id=2516"},"modified":"2025-08-19T11:33:30","modified_gmt":"2025-08-19T11:33:30","slug":"etusivu-english","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/eraeero.com\/?page_id=2516&lang=en","title":{"rendered":"Etusivu – English"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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Unique wildlife experiences in Lieksa<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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Er\u00e4-Eero is located in Eastern part of Finland, in Kontiovaara, Lieksa. We are known worldwide especially for wolverines, which is our main attraction, but you can also get to see and photograph other wildlife in our observation and photography hides. We are open almost all year round, from March to November, so you can come and experience all four seasons with us.<\/p>

Er\u00e4-Eero’s base camp is the Kelj\u00e4npuro Lodge<\/strong><\/a>, which is an old lumberjack cottage from 1950\u2019, renovated later by Eero himself. Getting here is easy by car, and you can enjoy the beautiful scenic route of road Kontiovaarantie with picturesque fen ponds on both sides of the road. Er\u00e4-Eero signs will guide you to the Lodge.<\/p>

You can also get to the town of Lieksa by train or bus, from where we can arrange transportation for you to Kelj\u00e4npuro Lodge if necessary. The nearest airport can be found in Joensuu.<\/p>

You can book accommodation and order meals for the duration of your visit. In addition, we have some small items for rent, such as ball heads and sleeping bags. Ask about other available services.<\/p>

Welcome to observe, listen and photograph Finland’s large carnivores in their natural habitat all year round.<\/strong><\/p><\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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At Er\u00e4-Eero, you\u2019ll find experiences unlike anywhere else. Immerse yourself in the wildlife encounters we offer through the video below. (Please note that viewing the video requires accepting cookies.)
The company is for sale \u2013 so if this could be your next adventure, don\u2019t hesitate to get in touch!<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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Observation hide<\/h3>

At the observation hide, you can enjoy the beautiful scenery of the pond Uuronlampi and watch wolverines and other wildlife visiting in their own schedule. \n Read more...<\/a><\/p><\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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Photography hides<\/h3>

At Er\u00e4-Eero's photography hides, you can photograph Finland's large carnivores in pond or forest landscapes. The hides are well equipped.\n Read more...<\/a><\/p><\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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Kelj\u00e4npuro<\/h3>

Kelj\u00e4npuro Lodge is Er\u00e4-Eero's base, where you can find a sauna, grilling huts and accommodation.\n Lue lis\u00e4\u00e4...<\/a><\/p><\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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Gift certificate<\/h3>

Delight a loved one, a friend or, for example, a wedding couple with an Er\u00e4-Eero gift card. The recipient of the gift can use the card according to their choice for either an observation or a photography hide.\nYou can redeem the gift card for the amount you want. Orders via the contact form. You can print the gift card here<\/a>.

\n\nThis experience is sure to please those interested in nature and\/or nature photography!<\/p><\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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Animals you can see and photograph at Er\u00e4-Eero<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t
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Wolverine (Gulo GULO)<\/h3>

The wolverine, a member of the weasel family (Mustelidae), is a challenging species to photograph and observe due to its rarity worldwide. In Finland, WWF has classified the wolverine as critically endangered. In addition to Northern and Eastern Finland, wolverines can be found in Sweden, Norway, Russia, and North America. At Er\u00e4-Eero\u2019s hides, it is possible to photograph and observe wolverines during all four seasons. Read more...<\/a><\/p><\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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Bear (ursus arctos)<\/h3>

The bear is Europe's largest predator and Finland's national animal. Bears are found all over the country, but the population is strongest in eastern Finland and Lapland. At Er\u00e4-Eero, the bear can be photographed and viewed between April and September. Read more...<\/a><\/p><\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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Wolf (Canis lupus)<\/h3>

The wolf is the largest of the wild canines. The most abundant wolf populations in Finland are near the eastern border, but in recent years the number of wolves has also increased in western Finland. There are wolves living in the forests close to Er\u00e4-Eero where they can be seen and photographed every now and then throughout the year. Read more...<\/a><\/p><\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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Other species<\/h3>

Other species found in the area, in addition to wolverine and bear, are wolf, fox, beaver, goshawk and golden and white-tailed eagle. The best season for eagles is from September to April. The wolf and the fox move in the area all year round. Nature photographers have even been able to capture a lynx at Er\u00e4-Eero\u2019s hides. Read more...<\/a><\/p><\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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Take a glimpse into photographer Petri Koivisto’s impressions and thoughts about the nature of Kontiovaara and wolverines. Video content requires accepting cookies.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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