Must-see attractions in Northern Lapland

  • Kevo Strict Nature Reserve during autumn.

    Kevo Strict Nature Reserve

    Northern Lapland

    Some of Finland's most breathtaking scenery is within the 712-sq-km Kevo Strict Nature Reserve along the splendid 40km gorge of the Kevojoki (off-limits…

  • Kultamuseo

    Saariselkä

    In 1868 the remote area of Tankavaara on the Ivalojoki, 32km south of Saariselkä, experienced a gold rush, with a community of up to 500 panners seeking…

  • Sallivaara

    Northern Lapland

    Accessed off the Inari–Kittilä road, 70km southwest of Inari, this reindeer round-up site was used by Sámi reindeer herders twice yearly until 1964. Round…

  • Tankavaara Nature Centre

    Saariselkä

    Next door to Tankavaara's gold-panning museum, Kultamuseo, this nature centre has advice on activities and trekking in Urho Kekkonen National Park. Good…

  • Vanha Kirkko

    Northern Lapland

    One of the few buildings in Lapland to survive the Nazis' scorched-earth retreat in WWII is this, the region’s oldest church, dating from 1689. It stands…

  • Aurora House

    Northern Lapland

    If you miss witnessing the aurora borealis, this 45-minute simulation in a purpose-built riverside tepee is the next best thing. Lean back on a reclining…

  • Alariesto Galleria

    Northern Lapland

    Above the tourist office, this gallery displays paintings by famous local artist Andreas Alariesto (1900–89), who depicted traditional Sámi life in an…

  • Kaapin Jouni

    Northern Lapland

    This historic farm on the other side of the river from Njurgulahti was once the home of the ‘reindeer king’ Jouni Aikio. You can visit by organising boat…

  • Kolttien Perinnetalo

    Northern Lapland

    Kolttien Perinnetalo is a delightful little museum with photos, crafts and memorabilia of the poignant Skolt history. The Skolt traditionally used a…

  • Kylätalo Giisá

    Northern Lapland

    The village hall, Kylätalo Giisá, has a handicraft shop and cafe.

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