Destinations // 3 January 2026
Tunturiaapa nature trail is located in Pyhä, at the southern part of Pyhä-Luosto National Park. From the vast open mire you'll get great views of the peaks of the Pyhätunturi fells.
The Tunturiaapa nature trail is accessible all year round. In winter, you may admire the beautiful landscape with the northern lights, the dazzling evening sky, frost-covered trees or the bright blue sky against a backdrop of white-peaked fells.
The trail is mostly flat terrain and is quite easy in winter, too. Here's the route description and tips for a 10 km walk or snowshoe hike.
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Tunturiaapa winter trail, Pyhä-Luosto
- Location: Pelkosenniemi and Kemijärvi, Central Lapland
- Route length: 10 km / 6.2 miles
- Duration: 2-3 h
- Difficulty level: easy (long steep stairs)
- When to go: December-April (year-round)
Adventures // 14 August 2025
The Arctic Trail is a demanding 800-kilometre hiking trail along the borders of northern Finland, Norway and Sweden. You don't have to hike the entire Arctic Trail in one go, but can do it in many different sections.
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Arctic Trail, Kopmajoki - Reisadalen
- Destination: Käsivarsi, Lapland, Finland & Saraelv, Reisa, Norway
- Distance: 46 km (one direction, Kopmajoki-Sieimma)
- Difficulty: advanced, trail may be poorly marked, river crossings
- When to go: from end of June to end of September for a summer and autumn hike
- Duration: 2-3 days
- Where to stay: camping in tent, wilderness huts, rental huts
Destinations // 8 July 2025
The Alta Canyon (Sautso) in Finnmark, northern Norway, is the most spectacular hike in Alta region. It is one of the largest canyons in northern Europe, and it can be reached by hiking, cycling and by boat along the river. The canyon hike, south of Alta, is a day trip and not as inaccessible as you might think.
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Alta Canyon
Location: Alta, Finnmark County, Norway
Route length: 12.6 km / 7.8 miles (from Gargia upper parking / trailhead and back)
Difficulty: easy (viewpoint moderate)
Duration: 3-4 h
When to go: from June to September (accessible in winter)
Special: The largest canyon in Northern Europe
Lille Raipas is a well-known fell in Alta, Norway. It is part of the Struve Geodetic Arc and is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Lille Raipas is a fast route, and the summit offers spectacular views of the Alta fjord.
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Lille Raipas (UNESCO)
Location: Alta, Finnmark County, Norway
Route length: 5.2 km / 3.2 miles (225 m ascent)
Difficulty: easy-moderate
Duration: 45 min - 1h (trail running) / 1.5-2 h (hiking)
When to go: from May to September
Special: UNESCO World Heritage Site, Struve Geodetic Arc
Destinations // 23 June 2025
Kukastunturi (477 m) is one of the easiest routes in Ylläs Lapland to the top of fells. Located in Pallas-Yllästunturi National Park in Finland, the Kukastunturi summit offers great views in all directions. The most convenient way to hike Kukastunturi is from Karila.
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Kukastunturi, Ylläs Trails
- Destination: Muonio, Lapland, Finland
- Distance: 9 km (5.5 miles) / 20 km (12.5 miles)
- Difficulty level: Easy / Medium
- Duration: 2-3 h / 6h (hiking)
- Special: biking route + hiking trail
Destinations // 16 June 2025
Särkitunturi (492 m) is a fell in Muonio Lapland, on the shore of Lake Särkijärvi, overlooking one of the most photographed landscapes in Finland. The Särkitunturi trail is 3 km long in one direction. The highlights of Särkitunturi are the Lappish hut next to a pond and beautiful views of the Pallas-Yllästunturi National Park, rolling fells and lakes.
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Särkitunturi Hike in Muonio
- Destination: Muonio, Lapland, Finland
- Distance: 3 km (one direction)
- Difficulty level: Easy
- Duration: 2 h (whole trip)
Adventures // 10 March 2025
The ski hike to Halti in Käsivarsi wilderness in Lapland is a winter hiking classic. In winter, you can reach the top of Halti by skiing the Arctic Trail (Nordkalott Trail), or your own trails in Käsivarsi wilderness.
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Ski hike Kilpisjärvi - Halti, The Nordkalott Trail
- Destination: Kilpisjärvi and Käsivarsi Wilderness, Lapland, Finland
- Distance: 55 km (one direction)
- Difficulty: advanced, but suitable for beginners (The Nordkalott Trail)
- When to go: from February to April for spring ski tour
- Duration: 5-10 days
- Where to stay: camping in tent, wilderness huts, or rental huts
Destinations // 3 March 2025
In winter, Ruuhitunturi fell in Salla Lapland shows you the magic of the crown-snow forests. The Ruuhitunturi lookout tower offers beautiful views of the fells and hills, candle trees and open mires. The Ruuhitunturi trail in winter is a great cross-country skiing trail. You can also reach the top of Ruuhitunturi fell by foot and fat bike.
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Ruuhitunturi in Salla Cross-country skiing
- Destination: Salla, Lapland, Finland
- Distance: around 18 km (11 miles)
- Difficulty: Moderately demanding (easy skiing track)
- When to go: From December to April (year-round)
Destinations // 25 February 2025
Sallatunturi fells and their trails offer nature experiences all year round. Almost 480 metres (1575 ft) high, the northern Sallatunturi is known as Iso Pyhätunturi, which can be reached via a marked trail. In winter, the Taivaan Tavoittelijan Taival Trail leads to the snow-covered summit with its white, hilly landscape.
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Sallatunturi: Taivaan tavoittelijan taival Winter Trail
- Destination: Salla, Lapland, Finland
- Distance: 4.6 km (2.86 miles)
- Difficulty: Moderate / moderately demanding
- When to go: From December to April (year-round)
- Duration: 1,5-2 hours
Destinations // 1 September 2024
Pyhä-Luosto National Park in Lapland is the southernmost big fell area in Finland. Amidst meadows and forests, the magnificent Noitatunturi and Ukko-Luosto fells rise more than 500 metres above sea level.
The magnificent Isokuru gorge and the route through it is the best part of the Karhunjuomalampi Trail. The 10-kilometre (6.2 miles) route takes you to the most beautiful viewpoints in the national park, through Isokuru to Pyhänkasteenputous waterfall, Uhriharju and the atmospheric Karhunjuomalampi pond.
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Isokuru and Karhunjuomalampi Trail
- Location: Pelkosenniemi and Kemijärvi, Central Lapland
- Route length: 10 km / 6.2 miles
- Duration: 3-4 h
- Difficulty level: medium (long steep stairs)
- When to go: June-September
