Destinations
Experience the best of Arctic nature: snowy landscapes, Midnight Sun and the unforgettable Northern Lights. Enjoy the peace of the wilderness, discover local culture and try new activities in comfort. With nine destinations to choose from, Lapland North offers endless adventures year-round.

Saariselkä
Saariselkä lies 250 km north of the Arctic Circle, where quality services meet the calm of Arctic wilderness. Ski, hike, chase northern lights or enjoy the midnight sun, all just steps from the village.
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Inari
Centre of Sámi culture by the shores of Lake Inari. Stay in aurora igloos, hotels, apartments, or cottages. Enjoy restaurants combining local ingredients and culture. Must-sees: Lake Inari, Ukko Island, Siida, Sajos, Otsamo Fell, Inari and Pielpajärvi churches.
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Kiilopää
At the foot of Kiilopää lies the Kiilopää Fell Centre, one of Lapland North’s most iconic starting points for outdoor activities. The centre serves as a natural base for hikers, skiers, trail runners and nature lovers, offering direct access to the region’s most extensive year-round trail network.
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Ivalo
Ivalo, the centre of Inari, lies by the scenic River Ivalojoki and offers a wide range of services and accommodation – from aurora igloos to hotels and cottages. Enjoy local flavours, sandy river beaches, and nearby nature. Activities range from hiking, paddling, and cycling to skiing, snowmobiling, and husky safaris.
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Utsjoki
Utsjoki offers travellers a rare opportunity to explore Finland’s only Sámi-majority municipality, with a wide range of accommodation from aurora igloos to hotels, apartments and cosy cottages. Highlights include the historic parish huts, Ailigas Fell, the Sámi Bridge, the River Teno, the Kevo Strict Nature Reserve and the vast Paistunturi and Kaldoaivi Wilderness Areas.
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Nuorgam
Above the riverside village rise the barren fells of the Kaldoaivi wilderness — a true paradise for hikers and skiers. Explore Lake Pulmankijärvi on your own or join year-round safaris by local companies. The area’s rich flora and fauna make it ideal for birdwatching.
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Lemmenjoki
The Lemmenjoki River is the lifeline of the region. In summer, traditional riverboats carry visitors deep into the national park, following the same route used for generations by reindeer herders, gold prospectors and local families.
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Nellim
Nellim is where Inari Sámi, Skolt Sámi, and Finnish traditions meet on the southeastern shore of Lake Inari. Nellim is known for its rich cultural heritage and clear Arctic skies, offering some of Lapland’s most impressive Northern Lights.

Karigasniemi & Kaamanen
Kaamanen has long been a gathering place for travellers, Sámi families and reindeer herders. Karigasniemi sits at the meeting point of three rivers — the Inari, Teno and Karas — forming a natural borderland between Finland and Norway.
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Sevettijärvi & Näätämö
Näätämö and Sevettijärvi sit in the northeasternmost corner of Finnish Lapland, where the wilderness stretches further than the eye can see and quiet roads lead to true tranquillity. These villages offer a rare opportunity to experience life in one of the most remote, culturally rich, and vast areas of the North.
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Kirkenes Region
Across Finland’s northern border lies the Kirkenes region of Norway, where the Arctic Ocean meets rugged mountains shaped by the Ice Age. Visitors can enjoy king crab safaris, riverboat trips, husky sledding, and snowmobiling.
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Destinations
Discover the Destinations of Lapland North
Lapland North Destinations is a region shaped by vast wilderness, living Sámi culture and the dramatic rhythm of Arctic seasons. Each destination has its own atmosphere — from fjord-facing landscapes and golden tundra to fell summits, sandy river beaches and sacred islands. Together, they form one of Finland’s most diverse and authentic travel regions.


Nine Places, Nine Different Ways to Experience the Arctic
Whether you’re seeking the cultural heart of Inari, the lively outdoor energy of Saariselkä, the untouched silence of Utsjoki or the adventurous routes of Kiilopää and Lemmenjoki, every destination offers something distinct. Some places invite you to slow down and reconnect with nature; others inspire long hikes, bike rides or winter safaris beneath the Northern Lights.
Where Nature and Culture Meet
Lapland North is the homeland of the Sámi, Europe’s only Indigenous people. Many destinations offer ways to learn about Sámi traditions, handicrafts, languages and connection to the land. Lakes, fells and river valleys shape everyday life here — and visitors are welcomed to explore these landscapes respectfully and at their own pace.


A Year-Round Arctic Playground
In Lapland North, each season opens a new chapter. Summer brings bright nights, open trails and calm waters for paddling. Autumn transforms the tundra into vibrant ruska colours. Winter covers everything in deep snow, offering world-class skiing, snowshoeing and aurora hunting. Spring brings returning light and glittering snow perfect for skiing.
Choose Your Perfect Northern Adventure
From wilderness cabins to glass-roofed aurora accommodation, from peaceful fishing spots to adrenaline-filled snowmobile routes — Lapland North’s destinations offer experiences for every traveller. Explore them one by one or combine several into a journey that reveals the richness of northernmost Lapland.
