Yli-kyrö and Ketomella

When arriving from Kittilä and Raattama, the first villages on the way are Yli-kyrö and Ketomella. They provide easy access to the Pallas-Yllästunturi National Park and great daytrips, such as Montellin majaand the stunningly clear Lake Hietajärvi. In the winter, you can enjoy the extensive network of cross-country ski tracks that also allow biking.

Peltovuoma

Peltovuoma is one of the most northernly agricultural villages in Finland. It’s located between marshlands and gorgeous fells. The village itself is a prime example of post-war reconstruction.

Vuontisjärvi

Vuontisjärvi sits next to the impressive HietamellaIt’s a very picturesque sandbank where a lone pine stands at the top. The views from the top are also stunning.

Karesuvanto

Karesuvanto is a real border town, as the Swedish side has a village called Karesuando. The nearby Lavivaara has great views of the Tarvantovaara wilderness.

Näkkälä

Näkkälä is a Sámi village by the beautiful fell lake Näkkäläjärvi. You can follow an ATV track to Pöyrisjärvi by foot or bike.

Leppäjärvi

Leppäjärvi is only 15 minutes by car from the Norwegian border. The scenery changes abruptly here, as its the junction between two biomes. The nearby Lankivaara fell offers great views.

Perhaps you’d like to stay a while? Many of the villages provide accommodation – as well as peace and quiet.