Places to visit and sights
People travelling to North Lapland are treated to Sámi and Lappish cultural sites, as well as natural sights beyond compare. For instance, you could hike in Finland’s largest national parks, explore the Sámi culture of yesteryears and modern-day, and visit the historical and influential churches of the region.
Ailigas-tunturi
Ailigas on perinteinen luontokohde ja utsjokelaisten tähtitieteilijöiden observatorio. Suomen lapissa on kolme Ailigas-nimistä tunturia, jotka kaikki sijaitsevat Utsjoen kunnassa, Tenojoen tuntumassa.
Alaköngäs Waterfall and Museum Road
Around ten kilometres south of the Nuorgam village is Alaköngäs waterfall on the Tenojoki River.
Inari Hiking Area
Inari Hiking Area is located west of the village of Inari. The hiking area has numerous marked trails and hiking destinations.
Inari Sámi Church
Completed in 1951 using plans issued by the Construction Board in place of the former church that was destroyed during the war in 1940.
Isonkivenvaara
Isonkivenvaara on upea näköalapaikka 360 C, ja se sijaitsee Pulmankijärventien varressa tunturin huipulla.
Ivalo Church
The Lutheran church in Ivalo is located on the northern side of the village, on the shores of the Ivalojoki River.
Joenkielinen-tunturi
Joenkielinen on noin 9 kilomertin päässä Njurkulahden kylästä sijaitseva tunturi, jonne johtaa merkitty polku.
Kaunispää Fell highland
Kaunispää Fell is 438 metres tall and located close to the Saariselkä resort.
Kevo Strict Nature Reserve
In the Kevo Strict Nature Reserve, the northern nature is at its most majestic.
Lemmenjoki National Park
Lemmenjoki is the largest national park in Finland and one of Europe’s most extensive wilderness regions.
Näätämöjoki
Vätsärin erämaa-alueen eteläosassa virtaa Näätämöjoki, joka saa alkunsa Iijärvestä, ja laskee vetensä Norjan puolelle Pohjoisen Jäämeren Näätämövuonoon.
Otsamotunturi
Inarin kylän länsipuolella ja Juutuanjoen pohjoispuolella kohoava legendaarinen Otsamotunturi (418 m) on suosittu retkeilykohde.
Paatsjoki Bridge by the Russian border
Located east of Nellim, the Paatsjoki Bridge close to the Russian border, leads hikers into the Vätsäri wilderness.
Pielpajärvi Wilderness Church
The management of the Pielpajärvi Wilderness Church is the responsibility of the Inari parish and the hiking structures in the destination are managed by Metsähallitus.
Pulmankijärvi Lake
Pulmankijärvi Lake is located 20 kilometers to the south from the village Nuorgam.
Rautaportti
Rautaportti is a rugged cove surrounded by cliffs that was strategically important during the Second World War (1939 – 1945).
Ravadasköngäs Falls
Ravadasköngäs is one of the most renowned nature destinations and sights of the Lemmenjoki National Park, accessed by boat or by hiking.
Saamenpolku trail – Sää´mpää´ljes
Saamenpolku 9 – Sää’mpää’ljes, covers 90 kilometres, partly travels along old Sámi trails.
Saariselkä Chapel
The Saariselkä Chapel, called Pyhän Paavalin Kappeli was inaugurated in the heart of the Saariselkä resort in 1996 and was designed by Erkki Jokiniemi.
Saint Tryphon Pechenga Orthodox Church
Saint Tryphon Pechenga orthodox church is located east of the village of Nellim, sitting on a handsome pine tree ridge.
Sallivaaran poroerotuspaikka
Sallivaaran entisöity poroerotuspaikka sijaitsee Lemmenjoen kansallispuiston itälaidalla.
Sámi Bridge (Saamen silta)
The Sámi Bridge is a road bridge crossing the River Tenojoki, which connects the Utsjoki village in Finland with Roavvegiedd in the County of Teno in Norway.
Sámi Cultural Centre Sajos
Sámi Cultural Centre Sajos is the largest congress and event building in northern Lapland.
Sevetti-Pulmankijärvi -hiking route
The Sevettijärvi-Pulmankijärvi hiking route is a trail covering 60 kilometres through the wilderness.
Sevettijärvi Orthodox Church and Cemetery
Established in honour of St. Tryphon of Pechenga, this Orthodox Church is located in the village of Sevettijärvi.
Skolt Sámi Heritage House
The Skolt Sámi Heritage House in Sevettijärvi, which is managed by the Sámi Museum, is located next to the Orthodox Church and its charming cemetery.
Sulaojan luontopolku
Luontopolku kertoo opastein sulaojan pyhästä lähteestä ja myös tunturimittarin aiheuttamista tuhoista vuosina 1965–1966.
Tenojoki River
The River Tenojoki covers a distance of 250 kilometres, and is a sub-Arctic boundary river between Finland and Norway.
The northernmost point and stone monument of Finland and the EU
A stone memorial has been erected on the border of Finland and Norway at Finland’s and the EU’s northernmost point.
The Sámi Museum and Nature Centre Siida
Siida is home to the Sámi Museum, Northern Lapland Nature Centre and the Sarrit restaurant.
Toivoniemi bird watching tower
The mouth of the Kaamasjoki River is probably the best place for watching birds in the Inari area.
Tuuruharju Nature Trail
The Tuuruharhu Nature Trail is located in the village of Kaamanen, atop the Tuuruharju Ridge along the Inari – Utsjoki road.
Ukonsaari Island
Ukonsaari, located in the western section of the Inarijärvi Lake, is one of Finland’s most valuable and renowned ancient remains.
Urho Kekkonen National Park
The Urho Kekkonen National Park is located within the municipal regions of Inari, Sodankylä and Savukoski.
Utsjoen kunta
Utsjoki municipality is the northernmost municipality in Finland and in the whole of the European Union.
