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Saariselkä
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Saariselkä is a popular tourist village and ski resort nestled in Finnish Lapland, surrounded by vast wilderness. Visitors can enjoy downhill and cross-country skiing, snowmobiling, and husky safaris in winter, while summer offers hiking and mountain biking under the midnight sun. The area is also renowned for its clear skies, making it an excellent spot for viewing the Northern Lights. With cozy lodges and easy access to Urho Kekkonen National Park, Saariselkä provides a perfect base for Arctic adventures.
Don't miss
- Hit the slopes at Saariselkä Ski Resort with trails for all levels.
- Embark on a guided Northern Lights hunt from late August to April.
- Explore the surrounding wilderness on snowshoes or fat bikes.
Tickets & tours
Ways to visit Saariselkä
You can usually visit on your own. A tour is worth it for transport, a guide, or combining nearby sights into one day.
Cheapest way inCross Country Skiing Trip - Saariselkä4.6★ · 14 travelers~3 hoursFree cancellationFrom$111 per personSee dates →
Most bookedLapland Reindeer Safari From Saariselkä4.8★ · 46 travelers~2 hoursFree cancellationFrom$185 per personSee dates →More attractions in Saariselka