Winteractivities

Winter in Saariselkä, Finland

Winter in Saariselkä, Finland

 

Saariselkä is a true winter wonderland located 250 kilometres above the Arctic Circle. It is home to Europe's northernmost ski resort and the vast Urho Kekkonen National Park. Enjoy husky safaris, spot reindeer, take a stunning snowmobile ride and catch a glimpse of the legendary Northern Lights.

Husky Safari

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Husky Safari

 

Go on a breathtaking husky safari through the magical winter landscape and experience nature up close. Meet the extraordinary, hard-working huskies and learn how to drive the dogsled.

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Spot the Northern Lights

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Spot the Northern Lights

 

In late August, the sun sinks so far below the horizon that stars reappear in the sky over Finland. With the return of the stars emerges one of the North's most magical phenomena: the Northern Lights. These bright dancing shadows, also known as aurora borealis, appear as green or purple waves of bright light in the sky. Your best chance to catch a glimpse of the Northern Lights is during clear skies in the winter months.

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Rendeer experience

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Rendeer experience

 

Reindeer are undoubtedly the symbol of Lapland. Not surprisingly, because Lapland has more reindeer than inhabitants. During a reindeer experience you can meet these friendly animals up close and learn all about their habits and reindeer herding. During a drive through the picturesque snowy forest, you can see local reindeer grazing.

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Snow shoe adventure

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Snow shoe adventure

 

Strap on your snow shoes and set out on foot to explore the breathtaking nature. Feel the crunch of fresh snow under your feet and walk through the magical winter landscape.

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