The only good thing about this park was that the animals had a lot of space, it was really nice to see. However, it is way overpriced for what you actually got to see. The goats and sheep were right near the entrance and you could even go into the goat enclosure if you wanted. The enclosures are set up in a way that makes it very hard to see the animals. If the price was reduced it wouldn’t have been as bad, but any child would have been exceedingly disappointed with the lack of animals. There was only 1 moose (that we could see), couldn’t see the wolves at all, couldn’t see the reindeer, saw the bears, couldn’t see the Lynx, saw the deer, couldn’t see the Musk Ox.

We had the most incredible experience here! Even with the large, natural enclosures, we saw EVERY animal except for the wolverine. I went in with low expectations because natural habitat zoos give the animals plenty of places to get away and hide from the visitors, but that wasn't the case during our visit. We loved it.

We visited the Polar park today in the awful rain but still it was a great place to visit just remember your waterproofs of it's raining as it's obvious out in the open. We arrived and we where greeted At the entrance by a very friendly lady who told us all about the park and some advice on how best to spend our time. We spent over two hours walking around the park enjoying seeing the animals though due to the poor weather we couldn't see the Lynx or Wolverine but it's one of those things you have to expect unless you arrive as they are feeding the animals in the morning. We managed to see all the other animals and it was nice to see they had big enclosures in a very natural environment. After getting drenched in the rain we headed back to the cafe and had lunch which was very nice and even tried a reindeer burger which was beautiful. There was also a well stocked gift shop there too if you fancied a trinket for your visit. Overall a really interesting place to go and see some of Norway's wildlife and learn more about them.

Great zoo, must do the tour with a guide. That makes it great, otherwise you would not see the animals at all. As they just want some food, and they can do some tricks as well.

Park is really nice, great maintained, with a cozy small dining space and souvenir shop at the entrance. On the day of my visit was quite a rain, so I suggest to check up on weather forecast beforehand 😌 If you decide to have a quick bite, reindeer hamburger was 10/10.

Make sure you go on the guided tour, our guide was able to get all the animals except the lynx to come out. Otherwise you can spend hours staring through the trees trying to see any animals

Amazing park, you might not see all the animals unless you go with the feeding at 16.30. but in my opinion that is a good thing, the animals can hide and seek rest. They are not on display like a attraction and the animal wellfair seems really really good❤️ i got to see all the animals❤️

This is actually more than five stars. You should go there in summer. Otherwise there is only snow to see. In summer it's such a paradise. If you're living in Sweden add this to your bucket list. The road view is fantastic and extremely beautiful. I give five Stars to Abisko waterfall too. Here I have attached some photos for you. You have to take a hike there. Be ready for it. If I saw something ugly, it was big annoying mosquitos all around me asking me to feed them. If I didn't hold tight, sure they take me with them 🤣.

Abisko national Park has a lot of different paths to walk, each offering a great view no matter the time of year. Went in the autumn before the snow came, and the landscape here is truly unique. A must see in swedish Lapland.

We didn't know about this place and stopped here by an accident – we say a river with a mighty stream. We took a walk along the canyon and discovered the trails, and another waterfall. The place is very picturesque on a sunny day, the water is cristal blue and we were lucky to see it in its full.

Great hiking trails along the river but I don’t recommend to hike the King’s trail in the summer. Lots of mosquitoes around the wet area.

Here is some information about Abisko National Park: ​Location: Abisko National Park is located in the Swedish province of Lapland, within Kiruna Municipality, about 195 kilometers north of the Arctic Circle. It is situated near the border with Norway, on the shores of Lake Torneträsk. ​Landscape: The park features a stunning alpine landscape with a valley surrounded by the Abisko Alps. The Abiskojåkka river flows through the valley and a dramatic canyon. The area is characterized by birch forests, alpine meadows, and permafrost terrain. ​Key Attractions and Activities: ​Northern Lights (Aurora Borealis): Abisko is considered one of the best places in the world to view the Northern Lights due to its unique microclimate, which often results in clear skies. The Aurora Sky Station, accessible by a chairlift on Mount Nuolja, provides an excellent vantage point. ​Midnight Sun: Being well within the Arctic Circle, the park experiences the Midnight Sun during the summer months, a period of continuous daylight. ​Hiking: The park is the starting point (or end point) for the famous Kungsleden (The King's Trail), a 440-kilometer hiking trail that traverses the Scandinavian mountain range. There are also many shorter, well-maintained trails for day hikes. ​Other Activities: Depending on the season, visitors can enjoy a variety of activities including snowshoeing, cross-country skiing, snowmobiling, dog-sledding, and ice fishing. ​Wildlife: The park's fauna includes animals such as reindeer and moose. Smaller herbivores like lemmings are also present. Predators that may be found in the area include golden eagles, brown bears, polar foxes, lynx, and wolverines, though sightings are not guaranteed. The park is also known for its rich birdlife.

Beautiful in winter, there are many winter hikes available, worth a visit, even if you don’t get the chance to see the aurora!

Beautiful park offering 5 walking trails. A perfect spot to view the northern lights. There's a tourist information center including a small restaurant next to the park's starting point.

Great experience. Reached there by cable chair lift during mid-summer time, single digit temperature. I can see the beautiful lake; I can feel the snow on the mountain which is melting slowly. Good for hiking, but need professional shoes and maps, paths showing on Google Maps are not precise enough.

Amazing hike, it rained a bit but clear views and fresh water too! The cafe is great!

I visited the sky station in December 2021. Sadly, it was cloudy that day. Even after waiting till almost 1 am, I didn't get the chance to see the dancing lights. The sky cleared up for a moment, thus got a glimpse of the green light. The most amazing part of the trip was definitely taking the chairlift through the dark to the top of the mountain. The tour guide showed the way from the STF to the base of the station, where everyone was given a warm overall and a pair of boots. It gets extremely cold while going up the mountain on the open chairlift. The sky station is quite cozy and nicely decorated. There is a cafe inside. The tour included a presentation about aurora. A lifetime experience indeed.

20 minutes up 900ft to the Café, it's a very peaceful ride, and the view of course is just breathtaking. If you're not going up there to ski, you can relax and watch people weaving through the blanket of snow. The staff are lovely. The Café experience is a little unique. I highly recommend. It's worth the trek 🏔😌

Nice experience taking chairlift up to the station at Mt Nuolja. Took around 30mins. No sighting of the northern lights though. Kudos to the guide for clear explanation of lights and its myths. We remained at the station and chose not to hike further up due to cold weather (-18c). A good alternative is to go up spiraling case to top of building.

Best scenic view Take the open chair ride to the mountain and then sat down at the open view deck and enjoy/ relax We walked down to Aurora sky station from Abisko guest house. It was approx 4 Km trail and you can view a canyon during the journey

Absolutely breathtaking views at the top. Takes around 20 minutes to go up where there are hiking trails which take you up higher. Definitely a must visit!

What an unforgettable experience in Abisko with Lights over Lapland! We joined the 4-night Autumn Abisko Aurora Chase and were impressed from the very start. Despite gloomy skies on our first night, the guides’ dedication was remarkable. We drove nearly an hour east and checked multiple spots to find clear skies. It truly reassured us how committed they were to helping everyone see the northern lights. After that, we had 3 amazing nights with different Aurora shows. A huge thank-you to Sara, who went above and beyond: scouting the best viewing spots, helping with camera setups, keeping us warm, and ensuring we enjoyed every moment. Thanks to her, we witnessed a breathtaking Aurora Corona dancing overhead for over 30 minutes, a moment we’ll never forget (staying out well past the end of the tour!). We also loved the morning hike to Lake Torneträsk and the delta with Felix, a 2-hour walk surrounded by breathtaking autumn views. It was both relaxing and enriching. Overall, Lights over Lapland made this an exceptional experience. You might think you can chase the lights on your own, but having expert guides who understand the terrain, weather, and microclimates makes all the difference. Truly the best decision of our trip - highly recommended!

What an absolutely amazing experience! Lights Over Lapland put together a tour package that was incredible. Four nights at the Abisko STF, winter coveralls, cameras, tripods, a guided hike in the Abisko National Park, and a guided chase of Northern Lights each night. Luckily we caught them in all their glory 2 nights and partially 1 night. Our communication with Jeanette and Rachel before and during our trip was excellent. They answered all of our questions promptly and I had many. Our nightly guide, Felix, was so knowledgeable and personable. We really enjoyed his company. Gavin, who led another group, was happy to help with our camera equipment and answer any questions. Sara, a laid back world traveler, took us on a very memorable hike. Her passion for the outdoors was evident. We thank you all for making this bucket list trip one we will always remember fondly.

Felix was our Northern Lights guide — professional, friendly, and passionate. He patiently helped us set up our cameras and shared fascinating knowledge about the aurora. On the last day, it rained in Abisko, but he drove us away from the clouds in search of clear skies. Sara was our hiking guide and led us along a stunning trail where we enjoyed breathtaking lake reflections. She’s also an excellent photographer!

Amazing stay, based at the Tourist Station in the Abisko National Park. Brilliant service by Lights over Lapland with all enquiries, prior and post booking, answered promptly & efficiently by email and use of the app. Info about what to bring, activities & travel arrangements was exceedingly helpful. Wonderful morning hike from the Tourist Station, led by Felix, who shared lots of info about the wildlife, nature, landscape and seasons at Abisko. The highlight for me was being at the river delta with the sunshine bringing out amazing Autumn colours, and walking across the river to the waters edge of the lake. For 4 nights of the Abisko Autumn Aurora Chase, we were EXCEEDINGLY well looked after by Sara, with prebooked cameras, tripods, backpacks, headtorches & overalls all provided with fabulous instruction & constant support while out at night, and her knowledge of local locations resulted in seeing the aurora AND getting great pics for 3 out of 4 nights. Couldn't fault anything!! Thanks to Sara, Felix and all at Lights Over Lapland who worked so hard for us <3

The Autumn Abisko Aurora Chase was a fantastic experience! A big shoutout to our guide Sara Brockmann. She was amazing. Super friendly, and very knowledgeable about history, lifestyle and nature of the region. She helped us with camera settings to make sure we got those stunning photos of the northern lights, which was awesome. We saw the lights at the first try right on the shore of Torneträsk lake, surrounded by incredible scenery. After the chase, we all sat around a cozy fire, and she brought out gingerbread cookies and hot lingonberry juice, perfect after a cold night! On our way back to Abisko, we stopped for one last peek at the sky from the Abisko Turiststation a truly magical view. Highly recommend this tour for anyone looking for a fun, a marvelous experience with an awesome guide!

We had an amazing time joining the Lights over Lapland AB autumn aurora-chasing tour. In particular, our guide Sara Brockmann was truly responsible and trustworthy. She led us to a perfect lakeside spot where we witnessed multiple displays of the northern lights. Even more special, I proposed to my girlfriend there. Sara thoughtfully took photos for us — and, of course, she took great photos for everyone, not just us. She also prepared a cozy campfire, warm lingonberry juice, and gingerbread cookies to keep us warm. All in all, thanks to Sara’s help, we had an absolutely wonderful night. Finally, we wish everyone traveling to Abisko to see the aurora good weather and clear skies!

We went on two aurora trips, both with Gavin (the lovely Sarah was also there on night 2) and they were worth every penny. We were taken to excellent spots with the best chance of seeing the lights, and we weren’t disappointed. Gavin was full of helpful information and advice. He took a super picture of us, it was an amazing experience. A great time with great people!

best hot chocolate in northern Norway 🇳🇴 the Spanish barkeeper was incredible 🇪🇸

Wonderful place and very nice people! Perfect ski rental equipment in very good quality.

Modern ski resort with spectacular views, and within a 1-2 hour drive you´ll be able to reach a lot of other top attractions as well.

Fantastic place! The slopes and snow keep you sweaty all day and the northern lights come dropping down into your drink at night.

Best viewing spot for Aurora Borealis

Super

(Translated by Google) Simply beautiful, beautiful ski slopes, beautiful nature, beautiful surroundings that you will never forget (Original) Gewoon prachtig mooie ski piste mooie natuur prachtige omgeving gewoon om nooit meer te vergeten

So many german reviews so i write one in english - not my first language so please be kind. Now the actual review: That was absolutly awesome! We pre booked another Tour from another company but it got cancelled on us last minute because of the autum rain. So we decided to book one day before having this Tour and cakled about cancelation but they were like: we don't cancel unless there is a hazard warnung. Eventhough it was raining cats and dogs it was an absolute Highlight of our Trip! They Provide you with warerproof Equipment, so don't worry about a thing. The dogs want to run and are super friendly, as well are the owners. We had such a great time and hope to return in Winter with snow :)

Completely exceeded our expectations and was the highlight of our trip to Tromso! The whole service; from the explanations, conversation, extra clothing, teas and coffees after the sledding was absolutely perfect! I really enjoyed how you could ride yourself and it wasn’t just on flat ground, you were going up and down hills as well. Such an adventure, I will carry this memory with me for the rest of my life! Everyone in the family is so lovely also.

We had such a great time on this tour. It's a small norwegean family business tucked away in the mountains. So no tourist trap. Even though it snowed a lot we could drive the sled for one hour. What an amazing feeling being out there with these lovely dogs and driving the sled by yourself. Uphill you need to help them a bit so you need to have a little bit of fitness. The mountains around, just stunning. I can recommend it to anyone!!! It's an experience you'll never forget in your life.

Fantastic experience, authentic and beautiful location. Tomas and team keep it simple and make it memorable. The dogs are the stars of the show! Don’t forget to take a lunch and wear comfortable clothing - but good quality oversuits are provided. This is a small family business and well worth supporting - they’re the best!

Fantastic! Exceeded all expectations. The team was great and we learned a lot about the sport. Everything was well prepared and ready to go before we arrived. They had additional clothes and provided warm drinks for after the sledding. The dogs are super friendly and well cared for. Would definitely return to do this again!

Northern Light Dog Adventure does an exceptionally well dogsledding experience. These guys take pride in providing a small group experience and when we went it was just my wife and I which was great because they were able to personalize the experience to suite us. We took the sleds through all types of different, beautiful and challenging terrain and even took us to create new trails! The dogs seem very well taken care of too. If you enjoy the "real" experience, small groups and don't enjoy the large tourist traps this is the place for you.

This is a must visit place if you in the area. Thomas and his furry children made the ride smooth and worry free. Amazing views. Everything is well organized, instructions given were clear. Just use common sense, natural balance, control the speed and enjoy the ride.

This extraordinary wooden church measuring 35x35x35 m and weighing 600 tons is now soon ready to be moved in one piece along with the adjacent bell-tower to their new home in the cemetery of the city a couple of kilometers closer to the new center of Kiruna. We passed Kiruna during the first half of July 2025 and the transport of the church that will be done at a speed of about 0.5 km/h is scheduled for the 19th and 20th of August with the 21st as a reserve day. All hotels in town are already fully booked since a long time because the event attracts loads of people from near and far. Not to be missed if you are in the area!

It is one of the most beautiful, simple but georgous churches I had ever seen. It wellcomes you with its generosity. The structure was unique for a church

I was thrilled to see the church 5 days before it got moved to its new location.

Awarded the most beautiful structure in Sweden 2001. One can almost hear the theme from the Pirates of the Caribbean played the church's grand organ. Otherwise, is a bright, quiet and peaceful place for meditation and prayer

Very pretty church and Bell Tower, the door is unlocked for access. The church is due to be relocated in the next 12 months into the new city area of Kiruna due to the mining.

Its a beautiful church! Everything is made out of wood, definitely worth visiting! They are planning to move it because of the mining nearby so visit it as long as its on its original place

Very nice church. Unfortunately hidden due to a planned moving of the church as part of the moving of Kiruna centre

Liked: - The enthusiasm and knowledge of the guide, Britt. She made the whole experience immersive. - The mining process, the costing, the transportation, Kiruna's changing environment, the transformations ongoing in the mining sector, etc. were explained in a way that even a layman can understand. - The giant machines, and the miniature train models are a delight. - A museum that shows the mining of yesteryears. Can be improved: - They can charge a bit more if they need it but for Heaven's sake, increase the duration of the actual mine tour. It is quite a bit of information, and I had to run back and forth to catch up with the guide and take pictures of the machines. - Include more tours, each focused on a different experience e.g: the current tour is good for overview but a tour to see an actual mining (without disturbing their professional operations) can be included. - Have a souvenir shop which can include miniature models of the mines, the LKAB locomotive. Overall, it is a must-do activity if you are in Kiruna or nearby.

The tour was very well structured, tough and informative as we had a very good tour guide. Obviously she is very engaged in the ore mine. But more time is needed to take up all the information on the billboards. It's a pity to be rushed through the museum as it is a very nice one.

Tour guide was friendly and sufficiently competent but had no deeper knowledge and spoke a bit too fast sometimes, as if on automatic. But the mine itself is incredibly interesting and just a massive operation. Good that tour included bus ride to the mine with some views of the ongoing move of Kiruna town.

Really interesting tour - and there's coffee and biscuits! Great way to learn about the history and future of Kiruna, and how interlinked it is with the mine. Very knowledgeable tour guide and friendly energy amongst the guests.

This is one of the most interesting tours I’ve ever been on. You don’t need to be interested in mining or even the advanced technology that is used in there to enjoy this very well-organized tour. Learning the facts from the guide about the production process and how the iron ore excavated in Kiruna impacts everyone’s everyday life is absolutely fascinating. And being able to see the machinery in the exakt environment they’re used gives some really great context. I can highly recommend this tour.

A guided tour of the iron ore mine in Kiruna. Pick up by bus & guide at the tourist information centre and then driven underground to level 520 below ground zero. In there received a fascinating presentation about the history of the mine, the current situation and the future of the mining industry, Kiruna old town relocation. Verbal, physical, visual presentations made this a great trip, would highly recommend. The tour guide was brilliant who had a good sense of humour. About a 3 hour trip with refreshments underground about 2/3 of the way around the tour.

Overall, the tour was nice. It started with short bus ride to the mine. Basically it is to visit inactive site of the mine. I feel in the end it was a bit rush and we didn't take so much time to visit the museum as many visitors had questions during the tour which required quite an explanation from the guide. May be they should consider spare more times in the future as I saw many similar comments from others as well.

I visited the museum in December. Since most of the exhibits were outdoors and it was cold, I went through it pretty quickly—about 30 minutes—because I couldn't stand in one spot for too long to read the information, even though it was quite interesting. The most memorable part was feeding the reindeer. The museum's restaurant had very cozy decor and friendly staff, but the portions were quite small for the price.

An exciting museum that provides a good insight into the life of the Sami people. The opportunity to feed reindeer is great. Beforehand, there is a clear explanation of what to pay attention to when feeding them. The admission prices are rather expensive. Unfortunately, the film about the life of the Sami people was not showing. One hour is sufficient to view the entire facility and the exhibits.

We visited in winter, so there wasn't as much going on outside. There was a lot of learning to be had from the static displays of structures and how they were used, as well as signs that described most aspect of native life. Very interesting. The highlight for us was the reindeer exhibit where we were able to feed and pet reindeer. Beautiful creatures and very friendly.

I failed to understand why the tickets are so expensive !!! - It is a small museum, and tries to explain everything in only a few artifacts and boards. I have visited much better museums(about Samis) at a lower cost. - While feeding the reindeer is a nice experience for kids, they charge SEK 50 for a pocket bag of lichen. - One of the rooms which probably has exhibits of daily products used by Samis was locked. - The film was a bit informative but still has a lot of scope for improvement. My suggestion is to save money, and invest it in other Sami museums.

Restaurant serving indigenous Dami dish. Outdoors museum exhibits the dwelling and storage structures of Sami peoples. There are many reindeers roaming around and you can pet it.

an experience that can't be missed -- from feeding reindeers, to getting chased by them for not feeding them fast enough, to the history of the Sami through various depiction of life, this is a treat. must round it off with a delicious meal of salmon soup & succulent reindeer meat burger at their restaurant. make sure to check out their website for opening hours, especially during the Christmas period.

A small outdoor museum with Reindeers! We got the snacks to feed the reindeers in their enclosure. It was up close and you can pet them as well. But they can get a little aggressive but the staff will give you advice before entering. Other locations to see how the Sami people live in the past. There is a small shop and a cafe with big fire place which was important for tourists in the winter.

It's been my dream to visit the cairn. This is where borders of Norway, Sweden, and Finland meet. The wonder of being in three countries at once is memorable in itself. Recommend either visiting in spring or just before onset of winter. Starting from Kilpisjärvi, Finland, the hike alone is worth it with the splendid views and scenic nature all around. I'd recommend bringing plenty of water and snacks to enjoy the nature here as one would have no idea how the hours just slipped by also do carry your first aid kit.

Treriksröset, the “three-country cairn,” marks where Sweden, Norway, and Finland meet. The area is surrounded by beautiful nature, and the cairn itself sits on Lake Golddajávri, connected by a short 10-meter metal walkway. Nearby, on the Finnish side, you’ll find two huts – one of them free to stay in overnight, no booking needed. There are several hiking trails, some quite demanding. Keep in mind that camping isn’t allowed in much of the Finnish side (north-east), as it’s a nature reserve, but it seems fine on the Swedish side. And if you’re visiting in the warmer months – don’t forget mosquito repellent!

Really nice place and views along the trail are awesome. Hike is about 12 kilometers on one way, so you should be really well prepared for this hike.

A very nice and short hike to your place, about a 30-minute walk if you take the boat. If it has rained, boots can be good but not necessary, and mosquito repellent is recommended.

Stunning location to visit all three counties at the same time. Norway, Sweden and Finland borders. Temperatures extremely cold on our snowmobile visit -30 🥶 We used kilpisjarvi safari and went as a group of over 20 people. Well organised trip with all your gear provided. Be sure to have hand and toe warmers. Also, thermals are a must !

FINOSE: Finland on left foreground, Sweden on the left background and Norway the (almost) whole right part of the pic. If you are mad about countries borders and where three of them meet AND you happen to find yourself in this area: this is a very good, nice and easy one to get! The cairn is just a round block of cement yellow painted with the marks of the countries, but the area around is also a beautiful example and mix of the kind of nature this part of the world is made. TO GET THERE: I had two options. One is - I was told - 6 hours 15km almost flat but very long trail from the latest parking area on the Norway side just before the border or after it from another trail starting point. The second in the summer - that I took - getting close via a boat service from 69.047326, 20.794309 (Kilpisjärvi). With the boat ticket, the crew gives you some explanation of the area, you get a nice view from the lake and, most important, the walking part is then less than an hour, less than 4 km on a flat path anyone, even unfit like me, can make. You are given about 2 hours once the boat get to the endpoint, before it sails again back to Kilpisjärvi. In the period I visit it (June 2024) there were only two timing: at 10 and 15 (Don't forget the CEST-EEST time change if coming from Norway!). You want to show up some few minutes in advance just to get in line to board. Card payment was possible on board. The boat won't sail if there aren't at least 5 persons. It was Sunday afternoon when I got there. The receptionist of my camping told me that more or less they always run, there was never too few passengers nor a too crowded moment in that. If you want to mix the options there is also a one-way ticket. Look for Mallalaiva website "three-country-cairn". I was lucky the day was little dry, but the ground can get muddy and wet, so you'd better not to risk going there with just flip flops. Also in some period flies and mosquitos are the real problem. I was advised to buy a head-mosquito-net. Didn't need that day, but long sleeves and keeping my mouth shut helped a lot.

Historic monument. Worth visiting with your own eyes. Splendid nature and hiking trail.

(Translated by Google) It was just great!! Staying in the woodcutter's hut was an experience in itself. We were there over New Year's Eve and agreed that it was the greatest New Year's Eve we have ever experienced. Dirk (the owner) exudes an uncanny calmness and has come up with a great program for his guests, where you always feel in good hands and are looked after. If you follow the packing list on the homepage, you are really well equipped. The very friendly team will help you with everything. The small sauna is an absolute highlight; we were able to shower in it every evening with water drawn from the fountain and then heated on the fire, which we hadn't expected at all. Overall, very very highly recommended, certainly not just on New Year's Eve. (Original) Es war einfach toll!! Schon die Unterbringung in der Holzfällerhütte war ein Erlebnis. Wir waren über Silvester dort und waren uns einig, dass es das tollste Silvester war, das wir je erlebt haben. Dirk (der Inhaber) strahlt eine unheimliche Gelassenheit aus und hat sich für seine Gäste ein tolles Programm ausgedacht, bei dem man sich immer gut aufgehoben fühlt und umsorgt wird. Wenn man die Packliste von der Homepage beachtet, ist man wirklich gut ausgerüstet. Das sehr freundliche Team hilft einem bei allem weiter. Die kleine Sauna ist ein absolutes Highlight, wir konnten uns darin jeden Abend mit dem vorher aus dem Brunnen geschöpften und dann auf dem Feuer erhitzten Wasser duschen, womit wir gar nicht gerechnet hatten. Insgesamt sehr sehr sehr empfehlenswert, sicherlich nicht nur an Silvester.

(Translated by Google) It has been almost 25 years since we, as three students, were guests for a week. With my little starlet from Kassel non-stop to Solberget. April. Last snow, lots of sun, cross-country skis and alone in nowhere. A visit to the Ice Hotel for one night and I'm still raving about it even after all this time. (Original) Es ist fast 25 Jahre her, dass wir als 3 Studenten eine Woche Gäste waren. Mit meinem kleinen Starlet von Kassel nonstop nach Solberget. April. Letzter Schnee, viel Sonne, Langlaufskier und alleine im Nowhere. Ein Besuch im Eishotel für eine Nacht und ich schwärme auch nach all der Zeit noch.

(Translated by Google) Dirk has created a great place here. It's just great with his reindeer. I spent a magical week here in the summer. Thanks. (Original) Dirk hat hier einen tollen Ort geschaffen. Bei seinen Rentieren ist es einfach toll. Ich habe hier im Sommer eine ganz magische Woche verbracht. Danke.

(Translated by Google) One of the most beautiful vacations we have ever taken! Incredible landscape, incredibly nice team, super delicious food and not to mention fetching water from the romantic spring, the reindeer sleigh rides, New Year's Eve, the ski or snowshoe tours and much, much more. We'll be back 😊 (Original) Einer der schönsten Urlaube, den wir je gemacht haben! Unfassbare Landschaft, wahnsinnig nettes Team, super leckeres Essen und von dem Wasser holen an der romantischen Quelle, den Rentierschlittenfahrten, dem Silvesterabend, den Ski- oder Schneeschuhtouren und vielem vielem mehr ganz zu schweigen. Wir kommen wieder 😊

(Translated by Google) There you'll find true wilderness. You have to watch out for the reindeer. They cross the road there. (Original) Dort findest Du echte Wildnis. Du musst auf die Rentiere aufpassen. Die laufen dort über die Straße.

(Translated by Google) 100% recommendation. We really enjoyed the time and got a lot of information. If you can plan it into your vacation, you should do it. (Original) 100% Empfehlung. Wir haben die Zeit sehr genossen und ganz viele Informationen bekommen. Wer es in seinen Urlaub mit einplanen kann, sollte es tun.

(Translated by Google) Fantastic adventure. We enjoyed the reindeer ride, the sauna, the scenery, the food but especially the simple life. (Original) Fantastiskt äventyr. Vi tyckte om turen med ren, bastun, landskapet, maten men speciellt släta livet.

We did the farm tour and it was lovely! Great for 5 year old boy to see and walk around. Not too long of a walk. Great for kids! The dogs are so sweet and cuddly. Would definitely come back to do other tours! Thank you!

We had a 20 km safari and we loved it. The staff is friendly and communicate well on the do’s and dont’s. Plenty of time to interact with the dogs and learn about them and the care for them. The staff will check your clothes before leaving to make sure you won’t get cold. If needed, you can rent additional warm clothing. Recommended.

We had a truly amazing experience doing the 20 km Safari. It felt too short after all the beautiful experiences and scenery we experienced. You can truly feel that the people who run the husky farm love their dogs and what they do as a living. It is also worth knowing that they take really exceptionally good care of their dogs and even the older and weaker ones get loved and are cared for.

Brilliant husky tour. The farm is very well maintained and they were able to accommodate our young (2 years old) daughter on a sled. Our tour went through some beautiful countryside and our guide, Carmen, was very friendly and informative. I would highly recommend Hetta Huskies

Amazing experience! We took the multi day tour and we enjoyed every part of it. Dogs are incredibly strong and always ready to run, but also super lovely. The guides were very friendly and well organised. I would recommend it without any doubts!

We visited the farm in August with our sons, aged 10 and 7 and had the best day out. We were able to have a cart ride but the best part of the day for the children was playing with the puppies. I really enjoyed the detailed tour and explanations from Tim and Anna. I much prefer going to a place like this where things are a little improvised, rather than being sterile and touristy and where you are involved in helping with getting the dogs ready etc.. In my opinion, it makes the experience much more worthwhile and stretches the fun out. I also think it was very good value for money compared to other places I found on the internet. Last but not least, the dogs are very loved and well cared for. Keep up the good work!

We had a great time with the huskies. The owner gave us lots of information about the dogs. We really enjoyed mushing with them too !

We did 2 tours with 7fellsup - and disussed some of their other tours. The tours were great - see below, but having professional advice on what would suite us was key to the sucess. We did the lappish dinner tour and the moderate snowshoe toptour to Kauer. Both suited for not that young beginners on snowshoes. The firm also have difficult tours, even 5 day hikes. So something for everyone. I envie the ones that are in shape for those tours, but even though we did beginner tours they were fun and beautifull adventures. Well done 7fellsup. The lappish dinner tour: Snowshoeing through the silence of the old Finnish forest was beautiful, especially with the snow falling. The highlight for me was the short quiet time to our selves at the Sami's ancient sacred rock. That was magical. Then a fun short trip back to the cozy kota, where the guide had lit the fire and warmed up the fine reindeer stew. Nice with lingonberries and pickled cucumbers ;). We were asked to use our headlamps as little as possible throughout the trip, which enhanced the experience of nature. Just one example of many that 7fellsup really focuses on details to give us a amazing experience. The top tour to Kauer: The most beautiful "walk" through the forest guided to see the animal tracks in the snow and being told about the forest and its inhabitants. On the way the guide made sure that we could do as much deepsnow snowshoing as we wanted or if less adventures (me) stay on the beaten track for most of the time. It may be beginners - but I got the excersise of the day :) ...Perfect!! And the thrill at the top. What a view to enjoy, while drinking warm juice and eating the homemade cakes served by the guide...I know - we were lucky having no wind, so we could stay long waching the the sun set, making the tour down a real twillight experience. And when it got too dark to see, the guide had headlamps for all. yet a nice detail. We felt safe, cared for and informed by 7fellsup's guide ... getting the best out of the magnificant nature at Äkaslompolo.

We did the trip to Kuer with our guide Anette. It was a wonderful experience, the silence of the forest and the beautiful views. Anette also had a lot to tell us about the forest, Finnish nature and which animals leave which tracks in the snow. The homemade cakes were also very tasty.

We enjoyed 3 snowshoe hikes with this company and all 3 of them were awesome! The guides are really knowledgeable and Sabrina is really helpful and generous. Thank you so much! We would definitely book again with you!

We went on a half day snowshoe hike with Anette. The gear is good, the views were great and Anette was very knowledgeable and over all a good guide!

Just returned from the 5 day snowshoe hut to hut trekking and fell in love with the white, peaceful Arctic landscape! An unforgettable trip with a great group of people and our guides who took into account individual needs and made sure that everyone felt comfortable, safe and supported throughout. Food was bountiful and delicious and included many local delicacies! The accommodation in the huts very cosy with a fireplace and the highlight a sauna in the wilderness cooling down with snow angels! Last but not least...communication with Sabrina was excellent as she helped me organise my stay before and after the trip, as I stayed longer due to my flight schedule. All in all an amazing experience with great value for money!

We were recommended by a local guide to contact 7 Fells Up for off-trail snowshoeing tours, and it was a great tip that we happily pass on to others. We did two snowshoeing tours with them in mid March after speaking with their wonderful organizer, Sabrina. The first adventure was an evening tour to see the northern lights from a higher elevation. As the snow kept falling we were never able to see any northern lights, but it was a great opportunity to try off-trail snowshoeing in very fresh snow with our friendly guide, Adrien, who also brought along blueberry juice, Sabrina’s famous homemade cloudberry cakes, and sausages to grill over the fire in one of the area’s many “kotas”. Our second snowshoeing tour was a half-day event up one of the “fells”. Our very spirited and knowledgable Finnish guide Päivi led the way as we snowshoed off-trail upwards through the forest to a kota just below the tree line where we took a break for grilled reindeer sandwiches and more of Sabrina’s cloudberry cakes. They are to die for by the way. After that we continued up over a moonlike landscape to the top of the fell through untouched snow, beautiful sunshine and stunning panoramic views of Lapland. At the top we had a 360° view and could spot all of the other nearby fells. We then descended the mountain taking a different route while Päivi gladly told us more about the wilderness and the wildlife we were seeing, including a soaring Sea Eagle, an evasive, hard-to-spot Willow grouse and a Northern Woodpecker just meters away from us but too busy pecking for insects to pay us any attention. She also explained to us the concept of Kello trees. Both snowshoeing tours were true highlights of our trip to Ylläs, and we too highly recommend 7 Fells UP. Thank you Sabrina for everything. Vielen Dank für alles. Tusind tak!

We had a couple amazing tours with Seven Fells Up. Sabrina and her crew are nice, the groups are small and you are well taken care of. Definitely recommend!

Completed 2 tours with this group. Huskie and Motoski + reindeer. Had a wonderful time on both. Facilities and guides were great and personable. Experiences themselves were awesome. Reindeer ride was a bit different to the huskie ride the day before, but still enjoyable. Highly recommend this group for a safe and enjoyable time. Thanks to our guide Greg!

Today I took part in the bus tour to the snow village, everything went very well, I booked at the office in Äkäslompolo at short notice. Started on time and very friendly, informative support from guide Ali. The snow village is very impressive with the figures made of ice and snow, ice bar, ice disco, etc.

A perfect night with Joan ! Such a nice guide, nice ride, she’s so sweet and interesting ! Beautiful aurora during the teepee time ! Thanks you so much!

from start till the end very good!!!! We did all excursions! Big thanks to Anna, francois en Mitch and Mattias. Although all the others were also great!

What a great experience to visit Yllas and make trips with Lapland Safaris. Their enthousiasm and love for their beautiful country made our excursions great fun to do. We thank staf and guides at Lapland Safris for making our winterbreak a huge succes and an unforgettable memory. PS, nice option for teambuilding trips for companies.

Wow! We had an excellent snowmobile trip with Bartek, our tourguide. We were lucky with the sun on our 3 hour tour. It was just the 2 of us and we both had our own snowmobile, which I can highly recommend. It will cost a little more, but I got the time to get used to riding it so the second half of the trip I could go faster and I was enjoying it even more! We were happy with our guide. He gave good instructions and was fun to have around. Lapland safaris provided us with good gear, so it was all safe and fun to ride.

The trips that they organise are once in a lifetime experiences. We went on a Reindeer tour and a trip to the Snow Village, both were very well organised.

Hiked the trail to Keimiötunturi. You can park your car on the car park next to the road leading to Tunturikeimiö. Walk up to Tunturikeimiö. There will be a sign pointing to the Keimiötunturi trail right after you pass the cafe. Follow the trail where you will find another smaller sign on a tree on the first left in the pine tree forest. After around 400m, you will arrive at a wooden reindeer fence. You can go through it by moving some of the poles to the side. Make sure to close it after you get inside. Continue the path where it will soon start getting very steep and rocky. The entire trail has about 600m of elevation, 6km round trip, and takes around 2-3 hours. The view keeps getting better as you go up. Highly recommended!

It's a blessing to visit this national park! We first went to the visitor center to have a map and some guidance, and then we went to sisu to rent gear and for more details. Spent two nights in the mountains and was lucky to see the aurora. Will come back again soon

Trails with good maintenance and unique landscape. Good sturdy shoes needed!

Aitoa Lappia, jossa hienoa vaeltaa pientenkin lasten kanssa (Orava Avenue lähtee päätöstä ja vie taukotuvalle, jossa tulistelupaikka)./ Real Lapland with awesome fell views all around. Easy to hike with children also (check Orava Avenue ..it starts from the main Road before the hotel and leads to a cottage with camp Firenze place) . Safe to hike as you can see faraway ..so few trees. Can see reindeers if lucky. Good place to snowshoeing also if not foggy weather. Hart to find overnight places as only one hotel.

Nature, nature, lovely undisturbed nature, clean air, wind and sound of streams. Drink clean, cold, revitilizing water from streams, listen to birds songs, follow reindeers in forest but be aware of them on the road. Despite of ocasional rain we had great time hiking and sleeping in huts/cottages and tent. Ruska is especially wonderful time to come to Lapland. And any other ti.e as well if you love nature and you want to escape city. Unfortunately my Telia connection was almost always working in here. Though putiing airplane mode can fix this problem if you want to enjoy yourself without getting disturbed 😊😁😌😎

Returned in 2019, for the fifth year in the national park. Why? I love x-crountry skiing, the routes are well maintained and the huts spread across the parks are amazing. This is a must, of course seen the northern lights on three nights was a wonderful

Great hiking route through several fjelds. Not very demanding but have to remind that it is mountain route after all.

It was a part of the experience of Saaga, Hotel Lapland at Yllas, Lapland, Finland. There were beautiful ice carvings, a music room, theatre, ice restaurant, glass restaurant, honeymoon suite, souvenir store and many more. The hot chocolate and different alcohol options were awesome. Every year they build the snow structures in the arrival of winters with artificial snow and it gradually melts during summer. The place has its own tour guides,who will introduce you to all the places inside. I highly recommend visiting this place.

The ice exhibit was really amazing and worth the price but just note that you have to pay for it separately, even if you're eating dinner there. The ice restaurant was also amazing, but you're really going for the experience and not necessarily the food. In full disclosure, we went on Christmas Eve and it was their first night open of the season, and it was a set menue, but 48 Euros for kids chicken nuggets and fries hurt. Adult meals were good. Ice bar in the ice exhibit was fun, unique, etc. Bottom line - it's an expensive endeavor but when you consider the insane amount of work and artistry that goes into building the place each year, you'll feel better about the cost.

Fantastic experience at a place that exists only in the most northern regions of our globe! The amount of hours and dedication spent to create this art is astonishing. Well done!

It’s something very special. I found the entrance fee of €25 very steep though. You’re basically done in 45 mins or less. Dress very warm! It’s colder inside than outside.

Awesome experience. Love the two type of the art one north mythology and one Finish. Rooms and art work looked so cool. Loved the touch of ice bar and drinks in ice glasses. There was some queue but just walk one lap and there will be no queue. Very impressive place. Staff members have great humor loved it.

Visiting here was really cool, especially for someone like me who comes from a tropical island. The talent and art was stunning and just the whole idea of them coming up with themes and finding artist from around the world to bring it all together is just fantastic. This year’s theme was the Nordic Mythology and we had so much fun on the ice slide. We also had lunch in the ice restaurant and I enjoyed the soup.

Very good. Awesome ice hotel. This year's theme is Nordic legend so far there's Thor's hammer made of ice. Hotel is still being built but the ice sculptures inside are amazing. Bar prices are not cheap but then you'd expect them not to be with the amount of work that's gone in to build the hotel.

Fantastic place to take the kids for some serious fun! We crashed a few times, which just added to the excitement! Loved that they change the track direction, keeping it interesting. The equipment was clean and kept us warm in the karts. They also have tubing, which was great fun – definitely brought out my inner child, lol! It was a bit slippy bringing the tubes back up, and younger kids might find them a little heavy, but apart from that, it was a brilliant day out!"

Really good time at the ice karting! The staff was friendly, there was a campfire and hot juice during the break, and karting on ice is pretty fun !

Fun. You get two 15min sessions with a break in-between to have a hot drink around the fire & then get back on the track in the opposite direction. Really easy to drive just using the accelerator and not using the break. There's a pedal adjustment to help anyone if their feet can't quite reach the pedals. If you're early, you can relax in the cafe which overlooks the race track so you can watch. They also do tubing here for those who enjoy snow slides.

Great experience and totally worth a visit if in Levi. We booked the two 15min session which were on the same track but the second was reversed. You need to book in advance and there is a free bus from outside Zero Point. They serve some light refreshments in the go kart centre.

Driving a kart on a slippery track is incredibly fun! I highly recommend paying this place a visit, especially since a free transfer from Levi center is offered. When we came there, we were warmly welcomed, and girls who helped us with the gear were extremely friendly. Overall, I can conclude this experience with a single phrase: "It was AWESOME!". Worth every cent.

Was honestly an amazing experience and the people working there were lively and nice to talk to. Very clear instructions and fun little course with functional karts

It was an amazing experience in Lapland that one not to be missed. We were trained with video tutorials and given special shoes, helmets, suits, gloves and many other accessories. The cart car having 13 H/P engine and can speed up to 60km/h. It having speed and safety monitor and side of tracks are made of 2 feet tall tick snow wall. So the safety is promised. The race was between four of us. The sensors fitted on both sides of the track mark the laps covered and time taken accurately. After 3 or 4 rounds, we got the hang of it. . It was getting dark soon, so first we posed for some photos then move to the race. The first lap was very difficult. But we learned the technique very fast. Drifting through the ice is very tricky and lots of fun. Also a few times we crashed each other and hit on the snow wall. Its a must do activity on your arctic circle trip

Worst place to get info on Northern light. It was our honeymoon we were looking for northern light. They were unable to give us any advice, where to book. Worst they told us than the sky was blurry so we had almost no chance to see it. We had to go in all the private tourist place to book some tour where we could see amazing northern lights with a snow mobile

Booking team are super helpful, and nice people. Harri went above and beyond for us on the Northern lights and Star Gazing tour. Super friendly, helpful and knowledgeable. He is very flexible on time so we actually ended up being with him for 4 hours. This whole experience has been amazing.

Nice and help staff. I had an excellent experience there. I joined the ice-fishing! That was awesome

Anna Marie was incredibly helpful. We cannot thank her enough.

The views and pistes are great. The resort as a whole is beautiful and there's fun for everyone. To many tbars and too few chairlifts for my taste.

Not perfectly managed at all. We wanted 10km Husky Safari with a baby and they just said we don’t have that available even thought they claimed working with all husky providers in the area. So they told us to call to all providers on our own and figure out if we get what we wanted. So is that really so??? And yes surprisingly I managed to find perfect safari for us and our baby and there were places left even for Christmas rides. So thanks to me we got a perfect husky ride in the end but the tourist information office or staff didn’t do much service since even the phone numbers we got from them were wrong.

Best Service you could imagine. All Events are booked at the time slot we liked. Also make the HuskyTour available at afternoon, at the same day. And Ice Karting was some of the best Events we have ever make...

Very poor communication from staff, was told it was open by a flyer from tourist info but having paid 40euro entry fee it was only the ice bar & chapel open, of note not even with staff to serve a drink! None of the rooms nor the kids area to view as still being constructed. Such a shame as holiday was wonderful in Lapland until this point but would never have paid if they had advertised it as barely starting construction! Likely to be wonderful when finished but now a parent of an upset child & no time to do anything else before our flights home. For anyone hoping to go when we complained (not even receiving an apology) it apparently actually opens (completed?) 1st January.

Not great, went 2 years ago, it was fantastic, this year, absolute rubbish, go to the ice village near Ylläs, it's a million times better. This had the odd ice carving, most of the bedrooms were plain, we looked around in about 20 mins and we took our time, save your money and go elsewhere, same price, tons better. Also, they don't recognise disabled access and my carer had to pay, everywhere else, my carer went free, even for skiing. Avoid this place!

Very cosy cafe, incredibly friendly staff and delicious food - big plus from gluten-free options! Highly recommended

Nice village - very impressive artwork! We had a lovely warm-up in the coffee-house and visited the icegallery. We came by bikes, it was easy to find! Recommendable for any person and a must see if you visit Levi!

Very nice Location. We drove with the crosscountryski there, Direct at the trail. The ICE Gallery is totally beautiful and the money worth, also great for children

Only about 25 € away from Levi with a Taxi or 6,5 km hike or skiing. The Castle itself is great, surprisingly big and well created. Good place to visit with small children.

Nice place with comfy atmosphere. Somewhat pricy thou. Can be easily visited by fatbike or cross country skiing during winter from Levi center, makes a good half day trip.

It a square in central Rovaniemi, Finland. Next to the square are located a shopping centre called Sampokeskus and a small boulevard. There are also various restaurant and cafes located here. The square is especially popular as a venue for various events. There is also a official Santa office located here. Entrance is free but one need to pay for taking photo with Santa. I went there around Christmas and there is a Christmas market selling various Christmas themed items. There is also a skating ring for kids can have fun.

Nice city center square of Rovaniemi. It’s easy to park and get around, a few decent f&b options around this shopping and hotel area.

Main Square of Rovaniemi, Some great shops, restaurants and cafes here, also a small shopping centre, Looked stunning at night with the lights and snow, great location for photos.

Great place to visit, especially if you have Hard rock and Eurovision! And Finland!

A central hub in Rovaniemi, Lordi's Square is perfect for a quick stroll. It's surrounded by shops and restaurants, and you can see the handprints of the Eurovision-winning band Lordi. A must-see!

This place is like the "main square" of Rovaniemi, situated in the middle of the main pedestrian streets in the town. It's surrounded by shopping centres and different shops, and sometimes hosts events and markets here. Highly recommend a stroll around here in good weather, as part of the Rovaniemi experience.

City centre. With shops, restaurants, supermarket and hotels in this area.

We visited this park during the winter. Apart from a relatively big souvenir shop (which has quite a large selection of souvenirs) and a glass blowing shop, we weren’t too sure what was supposed to happen here (though admittedly this may be a summer spot rather than a winter one). There is supposed to be a film / exhibition of the Sami culture, but that requires booking with a hotel / tour agency. When we went, one can’t simply enter or visit it without prior booking. (Again, not sure if it is a winter specific case - best to check before going)

Very nice place, the park was interesting 30 mins inside and 30 outside. Prices can be high for the food but the souvenirs and film it can be worth it. Kind employees too :)

Probably worth a visit when all things are open. We only could see the souvenir shop…

Regional products. Nice souvenirs and outside is a little park with heritage information

Quickly went over here today to check the place out. Seems like there is a good amount of shops and tourist information in the center. Probably a nice place on a warm summer day with sun

Expected more content, souvenir shop not so rich with Sami products. Restaurant doesn't offer much.

Only few Things to See - nearly No description & in poor confitiomd (garbage in the firepit)

We had a truly wonderful time visiting the Sámi Museum Siida — it is one of the most interesting, if not the most interesting, museums we have ever visited. The entire experience felt thoughtful, immersive, and beautifully designed. The museum has both indoor and outdoor sections, each offering a different perspective on Sámi culture and Arctic life. The indoor exhibitions are extremely well curated, with artifacts and displays arranged in a clear and engaging way. Each piece is accompanied by explanations on touchscreens available in different languages (including several versions of the Sami language!), making it very convenient and accessible even without a tour guide. The outdoor open-air section captures Sámi heritage and traditions so vividly. The detailed explanations help you understand how different structures — such as traditional houses, sauna, storage buildings, and traps — were used in daily life. Walking among these spaces really brings the history and lifestyle of the Sámi people to life. The museum also offers excellent practical amenities, including plenty of lockers and clean bathrooms. We enjoyed a lovely lunch at the cafeteria, which offers a daily-changing buffet featuring local ingredients and flavors. They also serve specialty coffees and pastries if you prefer something lighter. Finally, the gift shop was beautifully arranged, with a wide selection of unique local handicrafts, books, and souvenirs — perfect for bringing a piece of the experience home. If you are visiting the region, we highly recommend making time for this museum. It is an inspiring and eye-opening experience that deepens your appreciation for Sámi culture and the Arctic environment.

This museum was simply amazing. It has an outside area too next to the lake. They have local music, jewelry, clothes, etc. I could have spent many hours here.

It's a nice place to get to know more about Finland itself and about the Sami culture. They also have a very nice outdoor museum.

Such a beautiful museum about Saami culture, nature and traditions I learned so much about Lappland and really enjoyed the mixture of nature information regarding the national parks and the flow of the seasons as well as the directly connected Saami culture

What a great experience. STUNNING imagery, informative descriptors and immersive audio. Indoor installments were incredible, but don’t skip the outdoor installments.

Fantastic and very informative place. Lovely displays, great outdoor area and brilliant cafe. Worth the short drive. Also, there is a good walk to some lovely rapids just over the bridge, make sure you visit.

The Siida Sámi Museum in Inari is, in my opinion, the best museum dedicated to Sámi culture in all the Nordic countries. It’s beautifully structured and covers every important aspect of Sámi history, traditions, and daily life. I especially loved the Room of Four Seasons, which gives a fascinating look into how the Sámi people have adapted to life in the Arctic throughout the year. A must-visit when in Inari!

Part of the Tankavaara Gold Village Resort, this is a touristy museum that documents the history of gold panning in Finland and other parts of the world. They have informative exhibitions and boards. Highly recommend visiting this place together with the other gold related activities in this place if you're passing by. You can buy some gold related souvenirs here as well.

Pretty interesting about the gold mining history. It is not huge. Nice stop for a walk and learning about gold mining in the area.

A wide variety of information about the international history of gold mining. Reserve sufficient time for the museum since it provides a dense and vast collection of historical facts and exhibits. The Museum also has an outside area with authentic gold miner huts and a gold panning course. Especially for families, I'd recommend stopping by and visiting the museum! It was a great experience. The only question mark for me is that the gold miner village in western style did not fit the rest of the exhibition.

If you are interested of history of gold digging this place to visit.

A little bit dated and maybe sad looking place. However, very informative and you can easily spend 2-3 hours here. I recommend a visit and I also recommend having a meal in the Golden Village.

Interesting museum, also kids had a lot of fun, specially outside. We spent a nice day there!

Nice to see, bit expensive to do some adventures. Free parking and the museum is also fairly good to see.

Do NOT follow the Google Maps trail for pedestrians which leads you into the middle of nowhere (with no access to the church) and is dangerous because it forces you to walk for over two hours on a main road with cars and other heavy vehicles. Choose the path from behind the parking lot of the SIIDA museum which is signposted. The walking trail to the church is breathtaking and the church itself is beautiful and well worth seeing. Make sure you have a mosquito net to protect yourself from the abundance of mosquitoes and horseflies!

A great day hike from Inari. The terrain is rough, so make sure you have proper shoes, lots of drinking water and snacks with you. Along the way you will see some information about Sami traditions and of course, magnificent views.

Such a wonderfull abandoned church in top of a hill in middle of the woods. Old about 300 years, many story's are around it, about a century ago a women had be slaughter, if you are walking by night there you could see her walking trying to scream. And the second historical fact was during the second great war where this church was a defense point where it had a gatling on top of its church !

Beautiful church completely made out of wood! The trail leading to the church and camping area ist easy, yet I’d recommend sturdy shoes even though it’s also easily doable wearing sneakers. The lake and facilities such as toilets, benches, and a hut with a fireplace and in a great shape! Definitely do this hike when you’re in the area.

What a beautiful hike! One hour walk, without stopping and a big backpack (experienced runner). Heard that the church is not always open, but just go for it. The outside is stunning and if you have the change, talk to the shepherd, he knows a lot about the area. Go there with sun, you get nice pics...

Beautiful hike through ancient wilderness with ponds and marshes. The hike itself is easy but takes time because of the rocks and stumps. Carefully pick your season for this hike. Children and dogs can come along if they are used to these kind of hikes. Day cabin and fire pit just before the church. Church itself is of historic value and in very good shape.

Lovely landscapes and nature on the route and an unique church. Paths are semi-demanding with a lots of rocks and tree roots. If you are doing one to two days hike near Inari and choosing between this and the dull and quite boring Lemmenjoki national park's routes choose this.

The company offers a transport service to Lomatarrpi holiday village close to Utsjoki, as well as multiple activities such as snowmobile driving, husky sledging and snowshoe walking. In addition, someone will drive you around North Lapland and Norway to chase the cloud breaks to spot the aurora. Our experience with Canice was great, he has been a great driver and a pleasant companion for all our evenings! Even though we did not spot stunning auroras, we have really enjoyed the activities and sitting by the fire in the Finnish Kota for a chat and warm drinks. The only downside was the price, which seemed very high for what you get, but still in line with the rest of other aurora resorts or services.

Such a highlight of our trip to Finland! Tony runs a small but full-service Lapland tour in Utsjoksi, up in the north of the country, directly across the border from Norway. The location at nearly 70 degree north latitude means you’re more likely to see the Aurora Borealis (though it ultimately comes down to a combination of the magnetosphere activity, weather and some luck). The cabins were super cozy with washing machine, drying cabinet, dishwasher, fridge, showers, fireplace, and of course its own sauna. We stayed in their Asgaard B cottages which are their newest and come with the above amenities. We chose a 4 night stay and saw the Aurora every night except for the last when we got a pretty big snowstorm. Some nights we viewed the AB from a large viewing tower right near the cabins. Other nights, we drove as far as Norway to see them, even stopping off the side of the road when the Borealis presented itself. At times it came and went quickly but when the activity was strong, we watched for 20-25 minutes at a time! After being picked up from the airport (it’s about a 2+ hour drive up to the cabins), we were dropped off at a large grocery store to buy all the needed supplies for the week. We had 1 hour which is just enough to translate some Finnish product descriptions (outside the obvious fruits, veg, chips, etc). Tony and team (Ian was really great, super helpful and also friendly and always made us feel so welcomed) offered activities on all days (the husky rides, ice-fishing, ice fall snow shoe walking, snowmobiling and reindeer farm visit) can be purchased à la carte and paid same day. This means you can plan them relatively last minute and if you prefer to just walk around the forest or rest in the cabins you can. The tours also provided full snowsuits and the snowshoes if you needed. Lastly, there is a covered common smoke pit near the viewing tower where we grilled artic fish one night, we saw our neighbors making smores and other foods too. We had a great experience and would recommend them to anyone planning a trip up to see the Aurora Borealis!

We had an absolutely fantastic time in Utsjoki, Finland with Tony as our guide! He showed us the mesmerizing Northern Lights and led us on thrilling sleigh rides with adorable huskies and snowmobile adventures. Tony was incredibly informative, enlightening us about everything in Finland. It was worth every single cent! Definitely 5 stars for Tony's exceptional tour… 🫎sean & vivian 💫

Incredible week chasing the aurora in Utsjoki, north Finland. Very successful too thanks to the expert knowledge and driving skills of Darren and Tony. Lovely comfortable cottage too. Highly recommended.

Tony is an amazing aurora hunter and guide. 100% recommended. Do not hesitate. The picture speaks by itself.

Best Aurora tour of my life! These guys know their aurora's and calculate the best place to view from. I was literally blown away when a corona appeared over head and proceeded to surround us in beautiful curtains of colour. 100% recommend the whole team!

Darren was a brilliant tour guide! He made our family dream trip perfect if every way, nothing was an issue and he was so very knowledgeable but importantly he made it easy for us to understand and to get 3 nights of the northern lights was outstanding and for him to allow us extra time to see the lights in all their glory was the perfect ending. Would have no issue recommending Aurora for anyone to book them!! Thank you you legend Dazza!!!!

Our trip with Aurora Holidays (Tina & Sonja) was absolutely magical! From the moment we landed at Ivalo Airport, we felt welcomed and taken care of. The cabins were modern and spacious, beautifully renovated, with private saunas. Tina and Sonja expertly planned our days based on our chosen activities and weather, allowing us to relax and enjoy a well-paced schedule. The meals were delicious and plentiful, the king crab was out of this world! What truly set this trip apart was the convenience. We didn't need to chase the Northern Lights; they danced right above our cabins! The views were breathtaking. Tina and Sonja's passion for their locally owned business shines through in every detail. They genuinely care about creating an unforgettable experience. Their personal touch made the trip feel authentic and special. Highly recommend Aurora Holidays for a truly unforgettable Arctic getaway.

8 of us friends went to Utsjoki(sept16-21) to spend a week with Aurora Holidays. From the time we were picked up in Ivalo to the time we were dropped off at the end of the stay.....it was magical. The atmosphere was very homely. The staff were always willing to help. The food was amazing. The young chef came up with some excellent , tasty dishes and never repeated the same dish again. The tours during the day were very enjoyable especially the King crab fishing expedition. Our Guides were outstanding. Tina, the owner is responsible for making it very enjoyable and comfortable. She is there for every event and she took some fantastic pictures of us under the Northern lights. We were lucky to see the lights 3 nights in a row. The autumn colors were and amazing. It was a very memorable trip and our heartfelt thanks to Tina and her team for making this so memorable. We want to go back there to experience the Polar nights

An unforgettable experience! We stopped by for a meal before seeing the Northern Lights and were warmly welcomed. The host was lovely, sharing stories about Finland and even showing us videos of reindeer races. The food was incredible—our reindeer and fish burgers were fresh, and full of flavor. And to top it off, we were treated to breathtaking views of the Northern Lights. A must-visit for a magical evening!

I spent a wonderful 5 nights with Tiina and her team at Aurora holidays this month. As a solo traveller with social anxiety, I could not have been happier with my experience. Tina’s place feels like home, and she has a way of making one feel comfortable and at ease. The cottages are very cosy and well equipped, the food was excellent (with dietary requirements well catered for) and the Aurora hunting was a dream come true. I also really loved feeding the reindeer and the day trip to Norway. Thanks Tiina, Sonja and Saara!

I vacationed with Aurora Holidays and had a fabulous time! I would LOVE to go back after Polar Nights is done though. Tiina, Sonja, Sarah and the rest of the team were wonderful. Sonja is incredibly knowledgeable and so funny!! My cabin was cozy and comfy, just wish we had a TV but my laptop/ipad worked just fine too. The food was delicious. The restaurant has a computer and camera watching for the Auroras at all times so we know when to head out. Thank you Tiina and crew for such a memorable experience. I’ll be back, promise!

What an amazing holiday with Tiina, Sonja, Sarah and the rest of the team who make Aurora Holidays a real home from home getaway. The lodge is spacious and warm with everything you need. The home cooked food is very tasty and plentiful and the included trips are well thought out and very enjoyable (especially the day trip to Norway- a dip in the sea is well worth the experience whilst you’re there). The lunch with king crab is also out of this world! We had clouds the first two nights of our stay so were a bit concerned we wouldn’t see the Northern Lights but we needn’t have worried as the third night they were out in force even though we had to drive a short distance to find them. The following night we were treated to a spectacular show right above our cabin and we were mesmerised for hours. Overall the holiday surpassed our expectations and we have recommended Aurora Holidays to all our family and friends. Thanks again to the team for making our bucket list trip so special.

Tiina and the team at Aurora Holidays in Utsjoki go above and beyond to ensure their guests have the holiday of a lifetime. The accommodation is spotless, the food is delicious and the Guides are extremely knowledgeable. We were fortunate enough to have stayed over New Year 2024 into 2025, and even experienced 2 x New Years as we had one in Finland, then Tiina drove us over the border into Norway (an hour behind) so we could Time Travel and have a 2nd New Years Eve celebration! Tiina supplied sparklers, a glass of fizz and some delicious snacks when we returned to our accommodation. A New Years Eve to remember for a very long time :) The day trips are well thought out and very reasonably priced. My husband and I experience Snow Shoeing, feeding Reindeer, a tour of the local village and Dog Sledding. I even had a dip in freezing cold Varangerfjord and the Artic Ocean.... ....and if all of this wasn't brilliant enough....we saw the stunning and beautiful Northern Lights every night of our holiday ! We LOVED our stay with Tiina and the team at Aurora Holidays and can't wait to go back again. 100 per cent recommend

The most loveliest place where you get the chance to get a tour and can feed reindeers and foxes (if it's blueberry season). I totally recommend to go there as they have foxes, reindeers, alaskan huskies, ratoon dogs, laughing doves and quails. The owner told us stories about their animals and answered all of our questions ♥️ I recommend calling the phone from the Facebook page or writing there a message and booking your visit. Praying area next to the entrance. The ticket was 20€ and you can only pay cash at the entrance

This is a lovely thing to do with or without kids. Lovely cared for animals who have been rescued, and the enclosurs are very big. Would thoroughly recommend. You need to book ahead by email but it's simple and Tina will get back to you fairly quickly. It's also cheap, 20 euro in Finland is good value.

Great tour with amazing local animals! We didn’t pre book but got lucky as we turned up just as one was starting. Otherwise you need to pre book as I think she just runs one per day. Excellent value for money, super interesting to hear about the animals she has rescued and their histories.

Unforgettable experience with animals and nature!! Visiting Wild Spirit Park in Inari was one of the highlights of my Lapland trip. The animals are clearly well cared for, and it felt special to see them up close while learning about their behavior and stories. The setting is peaceful, surrounded by nature, and the staff are passionate, knowledgeable, and genuinely kind. You can really feel the respect they have for the animals. This place isn’t a touristy zoo, it’s more of a sanctuary where you connect with the spirit of Lapland’s wildlife. I left with a deeper appreciation for nature and some truly unique memories. Highly recommend to anyone visiting Inari!

We were just passing through the area and decided to stop at this wonderful, well-organized place. My husband and I really enjoyed our time there! The owner Daina was very friendly and helpful with all the guests. It’s definitely worth a visit. Just keep in mind — cash is important, as they don’t accept online payments

We stumbled across this park during our drive between Inari and Ivalo in autumn, and we are thoroughly blown away by our experience here. The owner, Tiina, was kind enough to accommodate us despite no prior arrangement, as we only called her number when we were at the gate. To avoid disappointment, we highly recommend arranging a visit before visiting. The park houses several animals, several of them rescued from fur farms. For 10 euros per pax, Tiina gave two of us a private tour of her farm, and took time to introduce each animal by name to us. We saw Artic foxes, Huskies, reindeers, raccoon dogs and even Finnish goats. She also gave us the chance to feed and pet some of them, and we really enjoyed getting to know Spike and Ruska, two really friendly Huskies. Rudolph the reindeer was also cute. The tour took around an hour, and we coils really see Tiina's passion and love for her animals. The way the different animals react to her, especially the Artic foxes, also speaks volumes. Overall, the business felt authentic and local, and was definitely more enjoyable and personalised than the more commercialised offerings from tour operators. We are so glad we took a leap of faith to stop our car and explore, and we're glad to have supported a local business. This is something you should definitely do if you're at Ivalo or Inari.

During our guided tour in the park, Tiina carefully explained all particularities of her animals and her park. She really created a small gem! We highly appreciated how she took her time and can only recommend visiting. Thank you Tiina!

Unreliable and irresponsible shop! Cancelled our booking by email 19 hours before it without any reason. When we asked why, they answered “we just have to cancel”. We were unable to book another experience with another shop as most of them need to be booked 24 hours before it. Our whole day was wasted because of them.

Highly recommended. We tried the couple safary by snowmobile and it was an amazing experience. It felt as a private safary as it was only the guide, my boyfriend and I. We chose them as they advertise small group safari.

Aurora Hunting Tour gebucht und alles lief super. Wir sind auf einem gefrorenen See gefahren und der Himmel war wolkenfrei. Aurora auf der Rückfahrt ließen sich noch sehr gut einfangen. Hat sich gelohnt! (Translated by Google) Booked Aurora Hunting Tour and everything went great. We were driving on a frozen lake and the sky was clear. Aurora on the return journey could be captured very well. Was worth it!

Great Aurora Hunting! Tourists traps are just behind the corner, avoid them by choosing Jouni from Ivalo Trek.

Northern lights safari is great! Best tour guide in Ivalo and Inari area, Jouni!

Rental clothes are not enough quality.

(Translated by Google) 2018 - We hired to hunt the northern lights with Joumi and we loved it. This year my family is going and I have passed on the contact to them. 2023 - I had to change the rating of the review. My mother just returned from the trip and after booking months in advance, the aurora hunting excursion was canceled a few hours before it was scheduled to take place. They tell her that the sky is going to be cloudy and it was a lie! That night the sky cleared and the northern lights could be seen. Very disappointed with Ivalo trek. Joumi, who was the true artist, no longer wears it. I DO NOT RECOMMEND CONTRACTING WITH THIS COMPANY, they leave you stranded the same day and telling lies. It's a shame that they play with the dreams of people who go there excited to see the northern lights. If you don't want to be abandoned and not see the auroras. Better to look for a serious company. Disappointing (Original) 2018 - Contratamos para cazar la aurora boreal con Joumi y nos encantó. Este año va mi familia y les he pasado el contacto. 2023 - He tenido que cambiar la valoración de la reseña. Mi madre acaba de volver del viaje y tras reservar con meses de antelación, la cancelan la excursión de caza a la aurora unas horas antes de hacerla. La comentan que el cielo va a estar con nubes y fue una mentira! Esa noche el cielo despejó y se pudo ver la aurora boreal. Muy decepcionada con Ivalo trek. Ya no lo lleva Joumi que era el verdadero artista. NO RECOMIENDO CONTRATAR CON ESTA EMPRESA, te dejan tirado el mismo día y contando mentiras. Una pena que jueguen con los sueños de las personas q van allí ilusionados para poder ver la aurora boreal. Si no quieres que te abandonen y quedarte sin ver las auroras. Mejor buscar una empresa seria. Decepcionante

(Translated by Google) To flee. Dishonest agency. While the description of the activity indicates that it is a hunt for the Northern Lights "by car", and therefore in the warmth towards a multitude of points of interest, in reality it is only about you drive to a single freezing field 15 minutes drive from your hotel and spend the next 4 hours there in the polar night (8 p.m. to midnight), all in -20°C. For the modest sum of 125 euros per person. In addition to being very cold, we saw nothing and found the time long, to the point of considering calling a taxi to return to our hotel. We spoke to the "guide" about it and explained to him that the content of the activity was not in line with its description. He then offered to take us back to our hotel, before changing his mind. We had informed him of my pregnancy, but that didn't change anything. We were forced to be patient. We were all the more disgusted by this deplorable behavior as the sky was cloudy and the KP index was less than 1, which made the arrival of an angel more likely and the occurrence of an aurora borealis. . We had discussed this initiative with the guide even before showing in his van in order to re-evaluate the opportunity to maintain the activity. In fact, the description clearly stated that the activity had to be canceled in the event of cloudy skies. The “guide” then told us that we were going to see some and that the scientific data was not reliable. It is therefore clear that professionalism and honesty should have led to the cancellation of the activity, without a shadow of a doubt. The deliberate dishonesty characteristic of any good crook is therefore established here. Back at our hotels, the other participants refuse to pay and the guide is aggressive towards them. For our part we understand that a price (at least symbolic) is due for the activity but having not hidden our dissatisfaction, our discomfort and our disappointment during the activity, we nevertheless ask for a commercial gesture, which is obviously vehemently refused by the individual. And this is how Ivalo Trek Lapland racks up the sum of 250 euros from a young couple, including a pregnant woman frozen by 4 hours of aimless waiting in a field. In short to summarize: expensive, dishonest and unprofessional, move on without hesitation. (Original) À fuire. Agence malhonnête. Alors que le descriptif de l'activité indique qu'il s'agit d'une chasse aux aurores boréales "en voiture", et donc au chaud vers une multitude de points d'intérêts, il ne s'agit en réalité que de vous conduire dans un unique champ glacial à 15 minutes de route de votre hôtel et d'y passer les 4 prochaines heures dans la nuit polaire (de 20h à minuit), le tout par -20°C. Pour la modique somme de 125 euros par personne. En plus d'avoir eu très froid, nous n'avons rien vu et avons trouvé le temps long, au point d'envisager d'appeler un taxi pour regagner notre hôtel. Nous en avons parlé au "guide" et lui avons expliqué que le contenu de l'activité n'était pas en ligne avec son descriptif. Il nous a alors proposé de nous ramener à notre hôtel, avant de se raviser. Nous l'avions pourtant informé de ma grossesse, mais cela n'y a rien changé. Nous avons été contraints de prendre notre mal en patience. Nous avons été d'autant plus écoeurés par ce comportement déplorable dans la mesure où le ciel était nuageux et l'indice KP de moins de 1, ce qui rendait la venue d'un ange plus probable et que la survenue d'une aurore boréale. Nous en avions discuté d'initiative avec le guide avant même de montrer dans sa camionnette afin de réévaluer l'opportunité de maintenir l'activité. En effet, le descriptif précisait bien que l'activité devait être annulée en cas de ciel nuageux. Le "guide" nous a alors soutenu que nous allions en voir et que les données scientifiques ne sont pas fiables. Il est donc clair que le professionnalisme et l'honnêteté auraient dû conduire à l'annulation de l'activité, sans l'ombre d'un doute. La malhonnêteté délibérée caractéristique de tout bon escroc est donc établie ici. De retour à nos hôtels, les autres participants refusent de payer et le guide se montre agressif envers eux. De notre côté nous comprenons qu'un prix (au moins symbolique) est dû pour l'activité mais n'ayant pas caché notre mécontentement, notre inconfort et notre déception durant l'activité, nous demandons néanmoins un geste commercial, ce qui est évidemment refusé avec véhémence par l'individu. Et c'est ainsi que Ivalo Trek Lapland raquette la somme de 250 euros à un jeune couple dont une femme enceinte frigorifiée par 4 heures d'attente sans aucun but dans un champ. Bref pour synthétiser : cher, malhonnête et manque de professionnalisme, passez votre chemin sans hésiter.

This is a can’t miss experience! Exhilarating especially when you’re in the snow covered outdoors! Dag, the owner, clearly loves his husky dogs and also competes as a musher annually. We were given 2 hours to explore a pretty vast part of his land going past small roads, reindeer crossings and even an ongoing international sledding race! Dag and his two crew were all very friendly and gave us a great tutorial at the start, it was pretty easy to learn and the dogs are all well-trained and very smart so they hardly needed assistance from us humans to get around. We got to sit around afterwards in front of a fire and drink hot berry juice and coffee and learn more about how the dogs are taken care of throughout the year. We have read that a lot of the husky sledding activities tend to be shorter but this one was a really nice long trip and very exciting and fun. It’s worth the drive over from Finland (and hours drive from Utjokski).

A great place for a Husky sleigh ride experience. Run by a passionate owner with lovely family and many barking and howling Husky's. We had a wonderful time.

The experience was awesome. The landscape are stunning, the crew is super nice. It's awesome because you can switch rider whenever you want which allows to rest a bit. We really loved riding with Tana Husky. Go there and you won't regret it.

Amazing dogs and guides. Definitely worth visiting for the experience. Totally unlike the usual touristy kind of husky sledding. This the real deal folks, come with a strong heart and leave stronger.

Great experience!! I spent one of the most beautiful days in my life with Tana Husky. Every person and every dog were so friendly and I felt extremly comfortable even if I'm in general a little bit afraid of unfamiliar dogs because I was bitten by a "nice dog that can be touched" as I was a child. Tana Husky team, thank you very much for creating such an amazing day for us! We are going to meet again, see you :-)

Such a great experience! You could tell how happy the dogs were to pull us. Every time we stopped, they were jumping and still trying to go! Of course, my favorite part was at the end when I got to pet the dogs! They were so sweet! 💕 also, I was there at the end of December, so there was no sun to begin with, but there was a little bit of light we had left pretty quickly. This is definitely a must-do activity if you’re anywhere close!

It was the first time we have tried to do a husky tour and it is the best place to do it! The owner is very friendly and creates an unforgettable atmosphere for you to enjoy the trip. The trip way was not boring, you will even pass through the roads where husky racing tournaments are taking place. The nature around is unforgettable together with the sunset. Duration of our tour was approximately 2 hours with photoshooting stop. You need to wear a very warm clothing because of cold weather here, especially warm shoes and gloves. After the trip we got a warm drink near the fire and heard some warm stories about tournaments the owner has taken part in.

A hotel basically, hosting some bear research, and a small exhibition on Nordic natural history. The staff could be a bit more pleasant in my own experience. The rooms are cozy but no mosquito net. The bear burger is expensive for what you get.

I was there once in August. It is a very quiet place. There were mosquitos. Among birds there were capercaillies, loons and some other birds at that time rather quiet. Landscape very specific: lakes, pines, and stones and a lot of moss covering the stones. Therefore walking was difficult. The park itself is far away from big towns and at that time it looked like there was nobody.

I didn't have too long to visit and they were officially closed. However, a very nice member of staff allowed me in. An enchanting place with a very good interactive exhibit on the brown bear. A must for ornithologists too.

Great for hiking and canoeing. Lots of wildlife and stunning landscape. You can find the closest canoe rental at Øvre Pasvik Camping.

A wonderful reserve with wildfire including moose, bears, wolves and numerous water birds. Lakes and forest are beautiful.

Amazing place👌🏼 Good search

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