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  • Northern lights over Pyhä-Luosto
    Northern lights over Pyhä-Luosto Photo: Pyhä-Luosto
  • View from the Tunturiaavala
    View from the Tunturiaavala Photo: Netta Kuivalainen, Metsähallitus
  • The lean-to shelter of Lampivaara is located near the Amethyst Mine
    The lean-to shelter of Lampivaara is located near the Amethyst Mine Photo: Pyhä-Luosto
  • Get to know the winter landscapes on husky safaris Photo: Pyhä-Luosto
  • In the area of Pyhä-Luosto, there are up to 150 kilometres of cross-country skiing trails for all levels Photo: Pyhä-Luosto
  • Enjoy the winter nature and clear starry skies while snowshoeing Photo: Pyhä-Luosto
  • Relaxing by the fireplace after an active day Photo: Pyhä-Luosto
  • Cycling is an easy and fun way to get to know the nature of Pyhä-Luosto all year round Photo: Pyhä-Luosto
  • Winter wonderland in Pyhä-Luosto Photo: Riku Pihlanto, Visit Finland
  • Snowshoeing is a fun way to explore Pyhä-Luosto National Park Photo: Pyhä-Luosto
  • The Pyhä and Luosto Ski Resorts have slopes for the whole family Photo: Pyhä-Luosto
  • The Pyhä and Luosto Ski Resorts have slopes for the whole family Photo: Pyhä-Luosto
  • Skiing is possible in Pyhä or Luosto Ski Resorts Photo: Pyhä-Luosto
  • Riders in Pyhä-Luosto Photo: Visit Pyhä-Luosto
  • Hikers in Pyhä-Luosto Photo: Visit Pyhä-Luosto
  • From Soutaja, there are magnificent views over Pyhäjärvi to the north Photo: Johannes Sipponen, Pyhä-Luosto
  • Hikers in Pyhä-Luosto Photo: Visit Pyhä-Luosto
  • Landscape in Pyhä-Luosto Photo: Visit Pyhä-Luosto
  • Hut in Pyhä-Luosto Photo: Visit Pyhä-Luosto
  • Water sports in Pyhä-Luosto Photo: Visit Pyhä-Luosto
  • Tunturiaapa Photo: Tuomas Paso, Parks & Wildlife Finland

Pyhä-Luosto

The landscapes of Pyhä-Luosto tourist centres are characterized by fell mountains and evergreen forests. The melting waters of the ice age once consumed the mountain tops and made gorges, the finest of which is the 220-meter-deep Isokuru. There are plenty of well-marked hiking trails in the mountain scenery, where you can go skiing, snowshoeing or cycling in winter. Pyhä-Luosto National Park is one of the oldest in Finland and definitely worth visiting!

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Attractions in Pyhä-Luosto


Pyhä-Luosto National Park and Visitor Centre Naava

Pyhä-Luosto National Park is known for its geology, gorges, wetlands, and forests that are up to 400 years old. It is easily accessible directly from the accommodation and is therefore a great destination for a day trip or even an overnight skiing trip. Visitor Centre Naava in Pyhä offers an interesting free exhibition about the nature of Pyhä-Luosto National Park.

Lampivaara Amethyst Mine

Lampivaara Amethyst Mine is located in the middle of Pyhä-Luosto National Park in Luosto. The amethyst mine welcomes visitors all year round. During the guided tour, visitors will hear fascinating stories, myths, and facts about amethyst. Everyone is also allowed to dig their own lucky amethyst, waiting to be discovered for 2,000 million years.
Searching for gemstones in Lampivaara
Photo: Visit Finland

Great winter outdoor moments in Pyhä-Luosto

Pyhä-Luosto has versatile opportunities for winter activities. Snowshoeing is a popular winter sport, and on snowshoes, you can either go on marked trails or make your own in pristine snow. Exciting winter adventures include snowmobile safaris and excursions with dog, reindeer and horse sleighs and sleds. Sports enthusiasts can go ice climbing, winter cycling with fatbikes or e-fatbikes, and ice karting. With the Pyhä Express chair lift, even winter hikers or snowshoe hikers can easily reach the top of the mountain – and return to the bottom of the fell either comfortably while enjoying the lift ride or by hiking along a guided route. There are also reindeer along the route!

Skiing enthusiasts enjoy the well-groomed slopes of the Pyhä and Luosto ski resorts. Pyhä Ski Resort is known for its excellent and varied slope profile, where both beginners and experts will find their favorite slopes. Luosto Ski Resort is ideal for families and less-experienced skiers, or those who enjoy leisurely skiing. The cross-country ski trail network of Pyhä-Luosto (150 km) that connects the mountain villages also offers a good setting for winter sports.

The location of Pyhä-Luosto to the north of the Arctic Circle allows you to admire the Arctic sky, whether you are interested in stars or northern lights. Pyhä-Luosto offers all the customers in the tourist resort a free northern lights alarm system, Aurora Alert Realtime. The service is available from the beginning of September to the end of March.

Magical winter in Pyhä-Luosto
Photo: Miika Hämäläinen, Visit Pyhä-Luosto

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Getting there

Public transport

Public transportation by bus is available during the summer twice a day from Rovaniemi railway station and airport and once a day from Kemijärvi railway station.
Get there by train, car, bike, or on foot!

Reviews

  • September 16, 2024
    Santeri Pohjola 
    September 15, 2024
    Hienoja maisemia, mutta teknisesti helppo (ehkä jopa liiankin), reitin haasteet tulevat (jos tulevat) lähinnä reitin nousumetreistä. Sanotaan että vastaan tulevat maisemat 4-5 tähteä, mutta reitti itsesään vain 3.5 tähteä.
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    Photo: Santeri Pohjola, Community
    Photo: Santeri Pohjola, Community
    Written September 16, 2024
  • June 16, 2024
    SODVU Sodankylän Varuskunnan Urheilijat
    June 16, 2024
    pitkospuita on uusittu ja osa reitistä on sorapinnalla, mukavan vaihteleva.
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    Photo: SODVU Sodankylän Varuskunnan Urheilijat, Community
    Written June 16, 2024
  • August 02, 2023
    Dennis Vo
    August 02, 2023
    Great Walk! We went clockwise, in summer i would recommend to park at 67,0183885, 27,2369957 or the K-Marked as it's forbidden at the hotel.
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    Written August 02, 2023
  • September 06, 2021
    Pertti Severinkangas
    September 03, 2021
    Hyvä reitti, hyviä polkuja ja oli myös sorastettu. Pieni pätkä kivikkoa jota pystyi kuitenkin ajamaan.
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    Written September 06, 2021
  • December 24, 2020
    Robert Bäumer
    Wirklich tolle Tour! Wir haben Sie im Juli 2016 gemacht. Die schönen Erinnerungen kommen wieder hoch ;) Nicht unterschätzen, da das Laufen über die tausenden von Steinen auf Dauer echt anstrengend ist. Wir haben die Tour entgegen des Uhrzeigersinns gemacht. Für finnische Verhältnisse viel los. Hinter der Schlucht wurde es leerer.
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    Photo: Robert Bäumer, Community
    Photo: Robert Bäumer, Community
    Written December 24, 2020

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