The largest area of primeval forest in Norway, part of the Russian taiga. Forested hills, lakes and bogs. Also eastern species seldom seen in western Europe. Bears. A few open wilderness huts, wild camping allowed. The Piilola trail has information boards telling about the nature and cultural history of the area, and continues through Vätsäri Wilderness Area in Finland. The visitor centre (nasjonalparksentre) is in Svanhovd, Svanvik, and features also a botanic garden, best visited in Jul-Aug.