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Multi-day route
Scenic Route
Touring route through the Arctic Lapland
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Nature in Finnish LaplandPhoto: Markus Kiili, Visit Finland
This 8-day route starts and ends in Ivalo. We discover the beautiful landscape in the very north of Finland, hike in famous national parks, learn interesting facts about the Sámi culture in Inari and Sevettijärvi, and explore the shores of the Arctic Ocean in Norway.
The well-marked hiking trails in the Lemmenjoki National Park make an exploration tour through the fell as well as the birch and pine forests worthwhile. The "Teno Route" between Karigasniemi and Utsjoki is one of the most beautiful in all of Finland. Sevettijärvi is the most important center for Sámi culture. The Skolt Sámi Heritage House should definitely not be missed. The Urho Kekkonen National Park impresses with beautiful fell landscape and the interesting history of gold miners in Tankavaara.
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Time required
min. 8 days
Starting point
Ivalo
End point
Ivalo
Difficulty
easy
Family friendly
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Accommodation
Inari
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Inari
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Day 1
On the first day we visit the wonderful Urho Kekkonen National Park. Starting from the Saariselkä Resort, we find hiking trails and ski slopes, hotels, and restaurants.
Day 2
Our trip leads from Saariselkä to Inari at the lake of the same name, where you can immerse yourself in Sámi culture. We can visit the Sámi Museum Siida, as well as make a detour to craft shops and reindeer farms.
Day 3
On the third day we visit the Lemmenjoki National Park, the largest national park in Finland. There we find a piece of the last great wilderness in Europe. We can learn interesting facts about the gold rush and visit the hills where many people still look for gold today. In addition, we should visit a traditional reindeer farm.
Day 4
From Lemmenjoki National Park, we continue to Sevettijärvi, the most important center for Finland’s Sámi population. In 1949, many of them moved from the Soviet Union to Sevettijärvi.
Day 5
Our journey takes us today to Utsjoki, where we learn more about Sámi culture and can watch the fishermen at work all year round. The Teno River is famous for its excellent salmon. In Utsjoki, there is also an opportunity to visit the historic church and the shore of Lake Mantojärvi.
Day 6
From Utsjoki, we travel to Karigasniemi, where Finnish and Norwegian cultures meet. After an extensive hike, we can explore the nightlife of Karigasniemi.
Day 7
On the seventh day, we should travel to northern Norway to visit the Arctic Ocean.
Day 8
On the last day, we return to Ivalo.
More information can be found here.
Fjell Center Kiilopää
Hotel Niilanpää by Suomen Latu (Finnish Hiking Association)
Urho Kekkonen National Park
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Experience the last true wilderness and pan for gold in Finland’s largest national park, Lemmenjoki National park.
Karigasniemi is the crossroads of three languages and cultures deep inside the Sámi homeland of Lapland
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Enjoy the majestic scenery by the shores of the Arctic Ocean and beautifull fjordside villages in Norway.
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The finest fells and forest scenery of Finland in Saariselkä and the history of gold panning in Tankavaara
The magic of Lapland
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