Saariselkä
Finland · Lapland · 300 m
Description
Saariselkä is a small holiday village in northern Finland on the edge of Urho Kekkonen National Park, one of the country's largest national parks. The village is one of Finnish Lapland's most popular destinations and is renowned for its vast fell landscapes, unspoiled wilderness, and excellent opportunities to observe the Northern Lights. In winter, visitors come for cross-country skiing, winter hiking, downhill skiing, husky and reindeer safaris, while summer brings the Midnight Sun, scenic hiking trails, and mountain biking. Saariselkä combines easy access to the Arctic wilderness with a peaceful atmosphere, making it an ideal base for exploring the landscapes and Sámi cultural heritage of northern Lapland.
Length of stay
Recommended length of stay: 2 to 4 days (optimal 3 days)
Travel season
Best time to visit: December – March
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- Feb
- Mar
- Apr
- May
- Jun
- Jul
- Aug
- Sep
- Oct
- Nov
- Dec
Highlights
- Urho Kekkonen National Park
- Northern Lights Watching (September - April)
- Kiilopää Fell
- Hiking in Urho Kekkonen National Park
- Wilderness Hut Treks(Multi-day trip)
- Saariselkä Ski Resort
- Cross-Country Skiing
- Snowmobile Safaris (December - April)
- Husky Safaris (November - April)
- Reindeer Safaris (November - April)
- Kaunispää Fell
- Aurora Cabins (September - April)
- Gold Panning
- Siida Museum(Day trip)
- Inari Village(Day trip)
- Lake Inari(Day trip)
- Ice Fishing (December - April)
- Snowshoeing
- Midnight Sun Hiking (June - July)
Getting there
- Airports:
- IVL