Sukulanrakka devil's churns are located just 25 kilometers south of Rovaniemi in Rautiosaari village. Rovaniemi is most known for Santa Claus, Artic Circle, and Northern Lights, but hardly anyone knows about this stunning nature sight…
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Särkitunturi fell showcases rugged beauty of Lapland
Särkitunturi fell has been on my daytrip bucket list in Lapland for a long time. I finally had a chance to visit it this June during a heatwave. Särkitunturi is located just outside of Pallas-Yllästunturi…
Molkoköngäs rapids in Ounasjoki river
Molkoköngäs rapids in Ounasjoki river are located between Rovaniemi and Kittilä. It is a perfect spot for a little break to stretch your legs in case you are driving by. Ounasjoki and its rapids also…
Bird watching in Levi, Lapland
There are many great spots to see the birds of Lapland in Levi area, in addition to Hulluporo. If you are interested in bird watching in Levi, you could head to Akanrimpi bird watching tower…
Intriguing Ruoppaköngäs rapids hidden in plain sight
Ruoppaköngäs area consists of a small Pahikkojärvi lake, rocks surrounding the lake, and a small Kulkujoki river with Ruoppaköngäs rapids, which are somewhat hidden in the forest. Ruoppaköngäs is located close to Muonio-Levi road in…
Red sand beach Punainenhiekka in Pallas-Yllästunturi National Park
Red sand beach called Punainenhiekka in Pallasjärvi lake used to be a secret known only by locals. It is not so secret anymore as it is a popular day trip and overnight destination for hikers…
Kukkolankoski rapids in Tornionjoki river
The Tornionjoki river, also known as the Torne or simply as the Way by locals, is a major stream flowing almost in its natural state on the border of Finland and Sweden. The river is…
Pulju wilderness area and Puljutunturi Fell provide peace and quiet for hikers
Pulju is a small village in the north of Kittilä municipality, near Enontekiö. Close to the village there is Pulju wilderness area, where the Puljutunturi fell is located. Pulju means ‘ridge’ in local dialect. The…
Hietatievat sand dunes in Enontekiö
Hietatievat close to Nunnanen in Enontekiö are sand dunes worth visiting. The dunes form long chains and the area has some vegetation such as juniper bushes that cover the sand but not the formation of…
Cloudberries are the real gold of Lapland
In the mystical landscapes of Lapland, where the sun never sets and the mosquitos never sleep, there exists a treasure that gleams like pure gold - cloudberries. These golden orbs of flavor are not just…