You might be standing on two metres of snow. The only signs of life on the undisturbed snow are animal tracks. When the snow surface freezes, snowshoes will take you absolutely anywhere.
Equipped with a map and compass, you can conquer the lowlandsand fells just as easily as the serene forests. Gliding snowshoes make the descents even more fun!
You can snowshoe in nature throughout the winter, usually from late October until late May. The prime season is in March and April. . You can use summer hiking trails and other paths on your journeys. Many will take you to a wilderness hut, where you can sit down by the stove, dry off your clothes and have a hot beverage. Do bring the map and compass though, as trail markers might be buried under the snow.
Many companies in Enontekiö rent out traditional and gliding snowshoes. Consider hiring a local guide as well. That way, you can also learn more about Lapland and pick up some wilderness skills!
For more information about routes and conditions at the National Park and wilderness areas please contact the local Visitor Centres.
Activities & Rental services | Kilpisjärvi
Kilpissafaris offers travellers memorable experiences and sustainable trips in the scenery of the fells of Kilpisjärvi and three countries.
Tsahkalluoktantie 14, Kilpisjärvi
Holiday Village | Kilpisjärvi
Welcome to Kilpisjärven Retkeilykeskus, serving hikers and skiers since 1937. Nestled by Saana, our cozy accommodations sit by popular trails, while our restaurant boasts stunning views of crystal-clear Kilpisjärvi. Explore our gift shop for gear and souvenirs, and rent quality equipment from our rental service. Your adventure starts here!
Käsivarrentie 14663, Kilpisjärvi
Accommodation, buffet, travelling, fitness room, meeting room, equipment rental | Hetta
Hotel HETAN MAJATALO has been hosting and entertaining its guests with heart and expertise since 1924 in the main village of Enontekiö, in the centre of Hetta. Lapland’s oldest family business in travel offers cosy accommodation and a famous buffet table now already in the fourth generation. Majatalo offers accommodation both in hotel and the guesthouse and providers sauna, fitness room, Lapp hut, small library, playing area, meeting room... You are warmly welcome to enjoy and be our guest!
Riekontie 8, Hetta
Husky Farm & Programme services
In winter, Hetta Huskies offers day tours and multi-day tours by husky and snowmobile as well as fatbike and E-fatbike rental, snowshoe, XC ski and BC ski hire and general outdoor gear rental. In summer we offer bike, kayak and canoe rental and car transfers to and from trailheads for bikers and paddlers as well as Hetta-Pallas car transfers. We also offer overnight accommodation in a traditional log cabin on the farm and have a dog hotel service.
Hetantie 211, Hetta
Guiding & Programme Services | Hetta
We organize everything your wilderness trip requires to be successful. Wilderness transportation, safaris, program services, hunting and fishing trips, cabins rental, canoe rental, wilderness experiences, nature tours and much more around a year. We also carry out metal detecting.
Ounastie 44, Hetta
Holiday village | Hetta
Hetan Kota offers unique accommodation for all kinds of groups, families and friends. We will introduce you the local Lappish way of life. We are located in vicinity of 4 national parks, next to Pallas-Ylläs National Park where we offer backpacking packages. In the winter you can go skiing, snowshoeing, dog sledding, or take a reindeer sleigh ride. You can relax in a sauna and experience a cold dip at its finest, in the icy lake, under the northern lights if you’re lucky.
Ounastie 583, Hetta
Liikenneasema | Karesuvanto
Liikenneasema ja kahvia sekä ruokaa
Käsivarrentie 3767, Karesuvanto
Holiday village, gas station | Palojärvi
Fell Center Galdotieva is a small and cozy place to spend your free time right next to the Norwegian border. Atmospheric cabin accommodation in fell landscape and lakeside sauna guarantee relaxing and comfortable stay. The gas station, shop and restaurant offer a versatile variety for everyone. Pets are also welcome!
Ruijantie 2605, Palojärvi
Matkailu, oheispalvelut, rakentaminen | Hetta
Olen tarjonnut majoitusta Enontekiöllä jo vuodesta 1991 lähtien. Opastusta luontoon ja kalastusretkiä. Lumikenkäilyä ja hiihtoretkiä
Ounastie 1193, Hetta
Fishing guide services | Enontekiö
Grayling Guide offers quality fishing trips in Northern Finland, Sweden and Norway. Main guide Teemu is specialized in fly fishing but we also offer ice fishing trips for arctic char in Kilpisjärvi area and sea trout trips in Norway.
In our guided trips it’s possible to combine river rafting and fishing and make all-inclusive multi-day fishing trips. You don’t have to worry about anything else than arriving to Lapland. Welcome!
tel. +358 50 348 6078
teemu@graylingguide.com
Accommodation & Programme services | Kilpisjärvi
Saivaara Cottages is a family business consisting of five cottages for 6 people, two cottages for 5 people and a small sauna cottage for 2 people. The cottages have mountain views and some have lake views. All cottages have a fireplace, sauna, electric stove, dishes, microwave and necessary cooking utensils. We also arrange snowmobile transportation for small groups.
Harjuntie 21, Kilpisjärvi
Matkailu, oheispalvelut, rakentaminen | Hetta
Olen tarjonnut majoitusta Enontekiöllä jo vuodesta 1991 lähtien. Opastusta luontoon ja kalastusretkiä. Lumikenkäilyä ja hiihtoretkiä
Ounastie 1193, Hetta
Sauna and restaurant services
Roima Rantasauna offers the traditional smoke sauna and hut sauna, the gentle steam and a refreshing swim in Ounasjärvi. During the winter, you can dip to the lake. In our cottage restaurant, you can enjoy local delicacies by the open fire. Outdoorsman, skiers and snowmobilers can easily visit our restaurant. You can enjoy the view of Lake Ounasjärvi and the fell behind it.
Ounastie 401, Hetta
Activities & Rental services | Kilpisjärvi
Kilpissafaris offers travellers memorable experiences and sustainable trips in the scenery of the fells of Kilpisjärvi and three countries.
Tsahkalluoktantie 14, Kilpisjärvi
Hotel & Restaurant | Hetta
Peaceful hotel, favored by meeting holders and those who like nature activities, is located in Hetta, next to the beautiful Ounasjärvi lake. Services: 49 different accommodation options, sauna facilities and a pool, restaurant (140 customer places), an auditorium (capacity 74 people), a meeting room, private sauna, a beach, charging point for electric cars.
Ounastie 281, Hetta
Activities | Kilpisjärvi
Visit Kilpisjärvi with Martti & Sinikka, locals who furnish you with privately guided experiences during the eight seasons of the Arctic year. We live our dream here – let us share it with you.
Pulmusentie 4 B 3, Kilpisjärvi
Guiding & Programme Services | Hetta
We organize everything your wilderness trip requires to be successful. Wilderness transportation, safaris, program services, hunting and fishing trips, cabins rental, canoe rental, wilderness experiences, nature tours and much more around a year. We also carry out metal detecting.
Ounastie 44, Hetta
Activities & Glamping | Hetta
We organize various activities in the arctic wilderness all year round. All our tours start from Hetta. Our secret hideaway Arctic Nature Glamping is unique accommodation for experience seekers.
Tuolpajärventie 10, Vuontisjärvi
Accommodation & Programme services | Kilpisjärvi
Saivaara Cottages is a family business consisting of five cottages for 6 people, two cottages for 5 people and a small sauna cottage for 2 people. The cottages have mountain views and some have lake views. All cottages have a fireplace, sauna, electric stove, dishes, microwave and necessary cooking utensils. We also arrange snowmobile transportation for small groups.
Harjuntie 21, Kilpisjärvi
Fishing guide services | Enontekiö
Grayling Guide offers quality fishing trips in Northern Finland, Sweden and Norway. Main guide Teemu is specialized in fly fishing but we also offer ice fishing trips for arctic char in Kilpisjärvi area and sea trout trips in Norway.
In our guided trips it’s possible to combine river rafting and fishing and make all-inclusive multi-day fishing trips. You don’t have to worry about anything else than arriving to Lapland. Welcome!
tel. +358 50 348 6078
teemu@graylingguide.com
Programme services and hut cáfe | Hetta
Tarjoamme elämyksiä, jotka koostuvat pienistä yksinkertaisista asioista, joissa korostuu paikallisuus, luonnon läheisyys sekä herkulliset maut. Retket, kurssit, paikalliset ruokatuotteet Kotakahvilassa
Ounastie 270, Hetta
Husky Farm & Programme services
In winter, Hetta Huskies offers day tours and multi-day tours by husky and snowmobile as well as fatbike and E-fatbike rental, snowshoe, XC ski and BC ski hire and general outdoor gear rental. In summer we offer bike, kayak and canoe rental and car transfers to and from trailheads for bikers and paddlers as well as Hetta-Pallas car transfers. We also offer overnight accommodation in a traditional log cabin on the farm and have a dog hotel service.
Hetantie 211, Hetta
Experience our Northern trails however you like – be it on foot, ski, canoe or mountain bike
Is there snow on the Hetta-Pallas Trail? How high is the summit of Saana? Where can I rent fatbikes? Don’t worry, Tourist Information has all the answers.
We have clean air, clear waters and room to breathe. When you're out and about in Enontekiö, do remember that while the environment may seem barren, it's actually full of life. You’re in someone’s home: the local people, animals and plants all co-exist here.