Viewpoints in Lapland

Finnish Peaks and Vistas

This collection features the most significant geographical landmarks across Finnish Lapland, ranging from Halti, the nation's highest point, to the iconic Saana fell overlooking Kilpisjärvi. The selection includes the UNESCO-listed Struve Geodetic Arc at Aavasaksa and the deep canyon lake of Pakasaivo, known as the 'Hell of Lapland.' These sites highlight diverse Arctic terrains, including the ancient rocky gorges of Kivitunturi, the birdwatching wetlands of Rovaniemi, and the expansive fell plateaus of Urho Kekkonen and Riisitunturi National Parks.

Finnish Peaks and Vistas — Map

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Iso-Pyhätunturi

The highest fell in Salla National Park, reaching 450 meters. The summit provides views across the eastern border toward the old fells of Russia.

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Aavasaksa

Aavasaksa is a sharp-edged hill in Ylitornio municipality in Finnish Lapland. It has an elevation of 242 metres.

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Ounasvaara

A prominent hill in Rovaniemi featuring nature trails and viewpoints that overlook the confluence of the Kemijoki and Ounasjoki rivers.

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Syväsenvaara näkötorni

An observation tower situated on Syväsenvaara hill near Rovaniemi, providing panoramic views of the surrounding Arctic landscape.

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Pallastunturi

Pallastunturi is a group of seven fells in the municipalities of Muonio and Enontekiö in Lapland, Finland.

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Kivitunturi

A fell in Savukoski characterized by rugged rocky formations and a nature trail traversing ancient geological structures and pine forests.

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Halti

Halti is a fell at the border between Norway and Finland. The peak of the fell, called Ráisduattarháldi, is in Norway, on the border between…

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Lapin helvetti

A one-kilometer-long ravine lake in Muonio, also known as Pakasaivo. It features vertical rock walls rising up to 60 meters above the water.

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Saana fell

Saana is a fell in Enontekiö, Finland. Saana's summit lies 1,029 metres above sea level and 556 m above the adjacent Kilpisjärvi lake.

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Lehtojärvi lintutorni

A birdwatching tower located on the shore of Lake Lehtojärvi, used for observing migratory wetland species in the Rovaniemi region.

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Paavalniemi lintutorni

A wooden observation tower in the Paavalniemi area of Rovaniemi, positioned for birdwatching along the Kemijoki river.

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Riisitunturi National Park

Riisitunturi National Park is a national park in Posio, Finnish Lapland. It was established in 1982 and covers 77 square kilometres.

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Ridnitšohkka

Ridnitšohkka is the second-highest point in Finland, though it is the highest mountain with its peak within Finland.

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Ylläs

Ylläs, or Yllästunturi in Finnish, is a 718-metre high fell in the municipality of Kolari in Lapland Province of Finland.

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Kultakero

A 540-meter fell in Pelkosenniemi. It is part of the Pyhätunturi massif and serves as the primary peak for the local ski resort.

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Sokosti

The highest peak in the Saariselkä range at 718 meters, located deep within Urho Kekkonen National Park.

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Kiilopää

A 546-meter fell in Urho Kekkonen National Park. It is a central landmark for hikers, offering clear views of the surrounding fell wilderness.

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Maalpurinojan vesiputous

A natural waterfall located along the Maalpurinoja stream in the wilderness of Saariselkä.

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Vesiputous

A waterfall located in the northern Utsjoki region, situated near the Tenojoki river valley.

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Pälkkimäpään vesiputous

A waterfall on the Pälkkimäoja stream, situated near the Luirojärvi hiking route in Urho Kekkonen National Park.

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