Whether it’s a two-hour hike or a hunting event lasting several days, the surrounding nature allows for a variety of activities.
Nature services and outdoor activities
Clay target shooting in the wilderness
A unique shooting experience in the game species’ own habitat.
The clay target shooting track is located in a genuine waterfowl environment at Lake Säkkijärvi, approximately 10 km from Noormarkku. The clay target shooting trip lasts 2–4 hours and is suitable for 4–16 people. The clay target shooting track can be booked all year round.
Please dress according to the weather and preferably, bring a pair of boots with you. Previous shooting experience is not a requirement. Travel by car or by on-demand transport.
Fishing trip to the Enträsk wilderness lake
See and experience a wilderness lake in its natural state, only a 10-minute drive away from Ahlström Noormarkku. The lake is located in the middle of old forests owned by Ahlström.
Guests can fish from the shore or a boat by using rodfishing equipment. Guests will be accompanied by an expert fishing guide, who will provide fishing tips and hands-on guidance as well as handle the catch.
The lake’s catch species include trout and rainbow trout, which are planted regularly and in abundance in the lake. The lake’s native fish species include the pike and the perch. You can see elk, deer or lynx tracks on the shores of the lake. Beavers also live near the lake and dine on the shores of the lake.
During the trip, pan coffee and picnic snacks will be enjoyed in an atmospheric “kota” hut.
Please remember to dress according to the weather and to wear shoes that are waterproof and fit for the wilderness.
Ice fishing trips to the wilderness lake are arranged in winter. Travel by car or by on-demand transport.
The fishing trip lasts 2–4 hours and is suitable for 6–12 people.
Ice fishing trip
Rent your own wilderness lake and a large kota hut for a few hours or a whole day for your group. The lake’s catch species include trout and rainbow trout, which are planted regularly and in abundance in the lake. Any caught fish will be vacuum packed for you to take with you. The fishing package also includes the services of a fishing guide, along with fishing equipment, warm overalls, boots, headgear and gloves. In the middle of the trip, you will enjoy a picnic lunch in the warmth of the kota hut and a campfire.
The recommended group size for ice fishing trips is 4–20 people. Ice fishing trips can be booked from December to March (depending on the ice situation).
Nature hike
We will tour the forest near Lake Enträsk, learning about seasonal produce found in nature.
During the hike, guests will learn about the health effects and uses of our most important wild herbs. We will also taste seasonal berries and mushrooms and learn about their health effects. We will also learn to identify the most commonly sold mushrooms. Please dress according to the weather and wear good shoes/boots. In the event of heavy rain, our guide will instead share Finnish folklore and beliefs regarding forests in the warmth of a kota hut’s fire. We will stop for coffee and cinnamon rolls at the Enträsk kota, located on the shores of a beautiful wilderness lake. Travel by car or by on-demand transport. The nature hike lasts about 1.5 hours and the group size is 8–20 people.
Archery
The archery range is located right next to Ahlström Noormarkku. Archery is possible all year round during the day when natural light is available. An instructor will be present to teach shooting techniques. Archery lessons are organised by Noormarkun erämiehet ry. The archery range can be booked all year round. The duration of the activity is 60–90 min. and the recommended group size is 4–20 people.
Canoe trip
The duration of the canoe trip is 1.5–2 hours including travel time. The trip begins with a 30-minute hike to Torajärvi with a guide. The guide will introduce guests to canoeing techniques and the correct use of equipment.
Group size 6–20 persons.
Mountain biking
Noormarkku has great terrain for cycling. Guests will be able to try out a fatbike in the woods during an easy-level guided trip. Before going off-road, we will go through the basic techniques of mountain biking. We’ll take a break at the campfire site and have pan coffee or a snack by a campfire.
The trip includes a guide, bike rental and helmets. The length of the route is 6–10 miles and the duration is 2–3 hours. Mountain bike tours are organised all year round. The recommended group size is 5–22 persons.
Area orienteering
Area orienteering involves searching for checkpoints in the area either in pairs or small groups.
The staff will hand out maps at the start of the orienteering activity. Orienteering in the ironworks grounds is well suited as a light side activity for meetings or recreation days. You can expect to walk about a mile during the orienteering event. The recommended group size is 4–20 persons. The ironworks orienteering event lasts 1–2 hours and can be booked throughout the year.
Hiking trails
There are several hiking trails of different lengths that start in the Noormarkku Works grounds. Topographic maps are available at the reception in the Noormarkku Club. There are campfire sites and places to shelter from the weather, such as lean-tos along the routes. The illuminated Näsi nature trail is also in the area’s immediate vicinity. In winter, there are skiing tracks along the Näsi trail. The length of the trail is about 2 miles.
Mobile orienteering is also possible in Noormarkku. The application is free of charge.
Hunting events
We have decades of experience in organising high-quality hunting events. You can choose between hunting elk or deer or hunting game birds or ducks. Hunting packages always include accommodation and meals. Please ask for an offer at ruukki@aahlstrom.com
