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Salla
Activities in Salla
Attractions in Salla
Highlights
From the summit, you can see the most magnificent views of Salla National Park and all the way to Russia.
See the magnificent old forests, fell landscapes, and the steepest gorge of the Sallatunturi Nature Reserve.
Candle spruce forests, ponds, and distant views all the way to Russia. A mountain biking experience even for demanding tastes.
Walk on the Ice Age-shaped ridges of Salla National Park, in old spruce forest and fell landscapes past ponds and streams
The Topsakantaival leads the traveler from the Arctic Circle to a wilderness route where the scenery varies from fell landscapes to vast marsh ...
Bike in the Salla National Park on glacially shaped ridges, through old spruce forest past ponds and brooks.
Magnificent candle spruces, ponds, and distant views all the way to Russia. Climb the Ruuhitunturi lookout tower to admire the diverse landscapes ...
Discover the region
The clean nature of Salla and the natural phenomena of the North
The pure nature and silence of Salla is present all year round. Thanks to the eight seasons, nature is constantly changing: In June, the midnight sun allows you to wander in nature around the clock. In August, the harvest season is perfect for berry and mushroom pickers, and the darkening evenings are now and then illuminated by northern lights that continue to adorn the night skies throughout the winter.
Gradually, the first snow covers the landscapes, and during the heart of winter, the wilderness freezes in its place with snow-topped trees. The departure of the ice in May is especially spectacular to watch along the riverside when the clusters of ice rafts are floating in the river stream. Nature is thus always there, in the daily life of Salla.
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Paradise for hikers with two national parks
Over 300 km of hiking trails are awaiting excited hikers! Oulanka National Park and the wilderness areas surrounding Salla offer breathtaking views and beautiful sceneries, which everyone should see at least once in a lifetime. In Salla, there is a lot to explore!
Mystical forests, wide fields, lonely mountaintops, and steep gorges greet every visitor with a warm welcome, and they are directly accessible from Salla Visitor Center. The 82-km long Karhunkierros in Oulanka National Park is the most famous hiking route in Finland, leading hikers from Salla all the way to Kuusamo. In Salla, you will also cross the Arctic Circle on the way! The magnificent, varied nature of the Tuntsa Wilderness Area north of Salla can be experienced on the UKK Hiking Trail leading through the area.
Also, fatbikes and electric fatbikes can be rented. You can discover the sights on your own or together with a guide who lets you in on Salla’s secrets. Together with a tour guide, you can explore the rivers by canoe or you pay a visit to the Salla Reindeer Park and learn more about those fascinating animals. However you decide, at the end of each day, you can relax in the local thermal bath.
Winter Wonderland
Photogenic winter sceneries with snow-crowned trees at the top of the Ruuhitunturi fell is a fairy tale and dream of every photographer. You can explore the winter wonderland by skies, snowshoes, fatbikes or snowmobiles. Marked winter walking trails, snowshoe tracks, and fatbike trails guide you through the snowy forest and wilderness. With a local guide either feeding of the reindeers, husky safari, fatbike or snowmobile tour is going to be an even more spectacular adventure.
Salla is also a birthplace of skiing. The world’s oldest ski has been found in Salla. Nowadays Salla Ski resort with 15 slopes provides wonderful possibilities for skiing activities for beginners as well as for experienced skiers. Even the professional alpinists visit Salla to train here for their competitions. The slopes are ideal and so unique that the training conditions are just perfect.
A total of 160 kilometers of cross-country trails invite for an adventure on skies. You will be led through the snowy winter wonderland, which takes you to another world, far away from the stressful everyday life. High energy or recovering the breath – Salla meets your needs!
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Public transport
The closest railway station is in Kemijärvi ( 1 hour).
There is a bus connection from Kuusamo airport and from Kemijärvi Railway station to Salla.
