Winter

Saariselkä Ski Touring (100 km) - Lapland, Finland

Adventures   //   8 February 2026

Saariselkä in Lapland, Finland is an amazing winter destination for outdoor lovers. From the top of the highest fell Sokosti, you can enjoy incredible views of Lake Luirojärvi and the white fells of Urho Kekkonen National Park. The varied wilderness and one of Finland's densest networks of open wilderness huts make the area very popular for year-round hiking adventures.

I did a six-day backcountry skiing tour to Sokosti fell and Lake Luirojärvi in Urho Kekkonen National Park in March. I skied about 100 km / 62 miles, with an elevation gain of 2022 m / 6634 ft. The frosts were severe, often exceeding -30°C (-22°F) degrees at night. 

Lampivaara Amethyst Mine - Luosto Winter Trails

Destinations   //   12 January 2026

The Lampivaara Amethyst Mine winter trail invites you to walk and snowshoe in the snowy old forests of Luosto, Lapland. In the frosts of January and February, the landscape is particularly fairytale-like, with the crown-snow trees painting a beautiful nature scene. In March and April, the deep green of the forest and the rays of the spring sun on the slopes are the best part of the hike.

Along the Lampivaara trail, you climb to the top of Pikku-Luosto fell, with sweeping views of the snowy Ukko-Luosto peak and the surrounding fells in the distance. At Lampivaara, the hike can be completed with a guided visit to an amethyst mine or by stopping for a coffee at the café.

Luosto, Lapland - Ukko-Luosto in Winter

Destinations   //   8 January 2026

Ukko-Luosto (514 m) is the highest fell peak in the Luosto area, Lapland, Finland. Located in the Pyhä-Luosto National Park, Ukko-Luosto is accessible in winter for skiing, snowshoeing and walking.

If you are tempted by the white shimmering peak of Ukko-Luosto, this article will give you the route and tips for the hike. In the article you will also find a map of Pyhä-Luosto area, where the Ukko-Luosto route in winter is marked.

Pyhä-Luosto Winter – Tunturiaapa Nature Trail (10 km)

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.

Hikes in Lapland - Särkitunturi fell in Muonio

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.

I have been to Särkitunturi fell four times in the last four years: trail running in summer, hiking in autumn and hiking and snowshoeing in winter. I have wanted to understand the secret of Särkitunturi's popularity - why is Särkitunturi the most visited fell in Muonio?

Kilpisjärvi - Halti Ski Tour in Lapland

Adventures   //   10 March 2025

The ski hike to Halti from Kilpisjärvi 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.

Halti is Finland's highest fell, or Finland's highest point at least. Háldičohkka peak rises to 1324 metres above sea level on the Finnish side, with a few metres higher point on the Norwegian side. The summit of Halti is a popular destination for both summer hiking and winter skiing.

I did a solo ski hike in the Käsivarsi wilderness at the end of March. I had planned a ski tour to Saariselkä and Urho Kekkonen National Park in Lapland, but changed the destination about a week before departure due to the stomach flu epidemic in the UKK Park. So the Sokosti summit was replaced by the conquest of Halti.

Salla Lapland - Ruuhitunturi fell in winter

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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Salla Lapland - Hiking Iso Pyhätunturi Fell in Winter

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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Hiking Near Helsinki: Sipoonkorpi National Park in Winter

Destinations   //   16 February 2024

Located in eastern Uusimaa, Sipoonkorpi National Park is a wilderness destination just a short distance from Helsinki. Sipoonkorpi offers green pine forests, mossy rocks, and rural landscapes.

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Repovesi National Park in Winter – Snowy Forests and Silence

Adventures   //   31 January 2024

Repovesi National Park guides the visitor through mossy forests to majestic cliffs offering breathtaking views over the lakes, framed by pine trees. In mid-winter, the pines are covered in frost, and in early spring, the icefalls glisten in the sun.

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