"Discover Arctic Lapland" Touring Route
Explanation
This 8-day route starts and ends in Ivalo. You can explore this beautiful and spectacular scenery of Finland's far north by hiking in Lapland's famous national parks, learn about Sámi people culture at Inari and Sevettejärvi and see the shores of the Arctic Ocean in Norway.
The well-marked hiking trails in Lemmenjoki National park make it easy to discover these unique natural settings including windswept fells, birch forests and ancient pine forests. The “Route Teno” from Karigasniemi to Utsjoki has been given the title of the most beautiful route in Finland as it travels alongside the river through breathtakingly beautiful landscape. Sevettijärvi is the most important centre for Finland’s Skolt Sámi people. Don’t miss the Skolt Sámi Heritage house and handicraft exhibition. The Urho Kekkonen National Park contains some of the finest fells and forest scenery in Finnish Lapland. Learn the history of world’s gold panning in Gold Village of Tankavaara.
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Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.
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Allow time for route
at least 8 days
Starting point
Ivalo
Finishing point
Ivalo
Level of difficulty
easy
Family-friendly
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Inari offers unforgettable experiences in nature combined with a firsthand introduction to Sámi culture and traditions. Experience Lake Inari and ...
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
The most beautiful touring route in Finland takes you through breathtaking landscape alongside the River Teno. The parish village of Utsjoki is ...
Enjoy the majestic scenery by the shores of the Arctic Ocean and beautifull fjordside villages in Norway.
Experience the Skolt Sámi traditions and heritage in Sevettijärvi. Admire the region’s magnificent landscapes, lovely rocky lakeshores, largely ...
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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