Easy and relaxing holiday
Our hotel, in the Saariselkä tourist center, is close to ski slopes, ski trails and the associated services. Saariselkä’s well-maintained, versatile trail network starts right outside the hotel’s front door and wanders from one fell to another, diving down to the shelter of the forest and then again back up to the fell. The beauty of the nature trails on the summer fells is amplified further by the gentle trickle of the brooks.
On the sledge of our partner, Lapland Safaris, you’ll find an easy and relaxing way to move around alone, or as a member of a group — Lapland Safaris is capable of managing both of these options.
Open every seasonBowling
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The 8-lane Saariselkä bowling alley provides great fun for all ages! Glow bowling puts a totally different spin on the game! Bowling is an excellent activity for families and adults alike. For the little ones — the additional ‘bumper’ edges bring guaranteed success by keeping the ball on the alley, ensuring that the pins fall! There’s nothing wrong with a bit of competition! With glow bowling, good music and refreshing drinks makes that feeling even better! The bowling hall has a bar where you can purchase drinks to quench your thirst and tasty snacks for small appetites. The bar also has a popular tabletop curling game and other enjoyable board games.
Activity parkFun for the children
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Fun for the children
Fun for the whole family awaits in Saariselkä’s Angry Birds park! Bring everyone together for interesting games and adventure trails, accompanied by the Angry Birds characters from the games.
In the Angry Birds park of Saariselkä the whole family may enjoy time together with interesting games and adventure trails, accompanied by the Angry Birds characters known from the games. A specialty of the park is a long and exciting adventure trail, along which different activity points can be found: climbing, balancing over a gorge, a cable car slide, etc. The park has ten activity points, with many sports-activities suitable for all ages. The big and the small will have a good time on the ballgame rink and with Angry Birds shooting games, among many others. There are also special areas for younger children: e.g. the adventure trail, with its wild tunnels and slides, reaching over five meters high!
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Places to see
There are two globally unique museums in the Inari-Saariselkä region. Join us to see their charm!
There are two globally unique museums in the Inari-Saariselkä region. Siida is a sami museum and a nature center located in the center of Inari town. It allows you to get to know the culture and life of the northern people in a really interesting way. Siida has alternating exhibitions all year round, and a fascinating representation of the Northern lights. Tankavaara Gold Museum is a unique experience not encountered anywhere else in Europe. Tankavaara also has an important place in the hearts of goldpanners the world over. The museums are open throughout the year.
Places to see
Saariselkä Ski CenterDownhill skiing
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Downhill skiing
Feel the joy of downhill skiing and snowboarding in Saariselkä, Europe’s northern-most ski center.
Feel the joy of downhill skiing and snowboarding in Saariselkä, Europe’s northern-most ski center. A ski center set over two hills, suitable for the whole family, providing 15 slopes of differing skill levels, including the SnowPark. Between trips down-hill, refresh yourself in the ski restaurant.
Ski Saariselkä also provides camping sites and a hut, where you can eat your packed-lunch.
200kms of trailsSkiing
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Skiing
The skiing season in northern Lapland pampers the skier, with trails usually open from October to May.
The skiing season in northern Lapland pampers the skier, with trails usually open from October to May. The meandering mountain scenery and national parks allow for a different skiing experience every day. Only the Saariselkä region has 200kms of maintained ski trails, of which 34kms are lit.
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Safaris
Saariselkä is the ideal location if you’re looking for authentic natural experiences. The local infrastructure and wide selection of hotels provide an excellent outpost for experiencing the winter and summer season at their very best.
Saariselkä is the ideal location if you’re looking for authentic natural experiences. The local infrastructure and wide selection of hotels provide an excellent outpost for experiencing the winter and summer season at their very best. Highlights include: dog-sled rides around the beautiful Urho Kekkonen National Park, or a traditional visit to the genuine reindeer farm hiding in the center of the forest. Snowmobile safaris allow you to experience the thrill of speed, as well as the stunning mountain scenery. In Saariselkä we also provide a weekly program for the summer, allowing you to learn about the highlights of Lapland’s summer!
You can find the following activities in Saariselkä:
- Reindeer and husky rides
- Snowmobiling
- Northern lights
- Skiing and snowshoeing
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A versatile trail networkBackpacking |
Backpacking
The northern Lapland and Saariselkä area are covered by a versatile network of hiking trails. You’ll be able to find a suitable route for hiking whoever your party consists of, there are even child-friendly hikes available.
The northern Lapland and Saariselkä area are covered by a versatile network of hiking trails. You’ll be able to find a suitable route for hiking whoever your party consists of, there are even child-friendly hikes available. While you’re on the nature trails you can stop and read information on the development of Lapland's nature, which is provided along the way. This will also allow you to rest your feet and take in the beautiful fell scenery.
On day trips to Lemmenjoki river and Inari you’ll get to know the beautiful home region of Sami, situated in the most northern regions of Finland. In addition to the hiking locations in the nearby area, you have many other alternatives. A tour from Saariselkä, via Inari, to Norway’s Arctic Ocean shore is just one potential opportunity.
Go to the Fell!Cycling |
Cycling
Mountain biking is popular in the Inari-Saariselkä area all year round — even in the winter.
Mountain biking is popular in the Inari-Saariselkä area all year round — even in the winter. Naturally, you don’t need to bring your own bike, because the local service program companies rent mountain bikes and ‘fatbikes’. They can also give you advice on which route to choose. Great routes include, among others, the trail from Saariselkä to Moitakuru day hut, via Kaunispää, and from Kiilopää over Ahopää Saariselkä, via Laanila.
In the Urho Kekkonen National Park cycling is restricted. However, it’s prohibited to cycle in the following areas:
- Saariselkä – Lutto, hiking trail
- Rajajooseppi – Anteri, an old trail of the Border Guard
Before you go cycling in the Urho Kekkonen Natural Park, we suggest you visit the Ministry of Forestry service center in Kiehinen, Saariselkä. You can ask for more details on the cycling routes at Kiehinen. The Utsjoki region has a wide network of cross-country cycling, set in magnificent scenery. Bikes can be rented at the Lapland Safaris facilities. Among other options, ‘fatbikes’ are available for both summer and winter cycling!
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National parks
The two largest national parks in Finland are located in the Inari-Saariselkä tourist region: Lemmenjoki National Park and Urho Kekkonen national park.
The two largest national parks in Finland are located in the Inari-Saariselkä tourist region: Lemmenjoki National Park and Urho Kekkonen national park.
Urho Kekkonen National Park was founded in 1983. It is the second largest national park in Finland. The northern part is a fell desert, with several hilltops rising over 500 meters. The reserve area has a dense network of day cabins and wilderness huts, which can be used when hiking in the area. The most well-known locations in the national park are Luirojärvi lake and Sokosti.
National parks