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)
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 // 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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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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Adventures // 30 December 2023
Ski touring in Lapland is a dream for many outdoor enthusiasts, especially after becoming familiar with summer hiking. Pallas-Yllästunturi National Park in Finland fits perfectly for your first ski tour: the Hetta-Pallas winter trail is well-maintained and marked, the cabin network is extensive, and settlements are nearby. The national landscape in winter is also breathtakingly beautiful.
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Hetta-Pallas Winter Route
- Destination: Enontekiö and Muonio, Lapland, Finland
- Distance: Hetta-Pallas 58 km (36 miles, one direction)
- Difficulty: physically demanding but suitable for beginners
- When to go: from March to April
- Where to stay: camping in tent, in reservation or open wilderness huts, some Lappish huts
Destinations // 13 October 2023
Riisitunturi National Park in Posio Lapland is a great nature destination year-round. Riisitunturi is probably the most popular location for nature photographers in winter, when thick white crown snow covers the trees on the fells. Riisitunturi's winter is amazing for seeing Northern Lights as well.
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Riisin Rääpäsy Winter Trail
- Destination: Posio, Lapland, Finland
- Distance: 4.3 km (2.67 miles)
- Difficulty: Easy
- When to go: From November to April in winter (year-round)
- Duration: 1.5-2 h
Adventures // 4 April 2023
Winter is amazing season to go on an adventure to Keimiötunturi fell area. The popular and well-maintained Keimiö ski trail runs around Keimiötunturi fell in the winter, leading to Lake Keimiöjärvi. On a Keimiö ski tour, you may see beautiful snow-covered trees, blazing northern lights and wonderful landscapes of Pallastunturi fells.
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