Urho Kekkonen National Park is a national park in Lapland, Finland, situated in area of municipalities of Savukoski, Sodankylä and Inari. Established in 1983 and covering 2550km2, it is one of Finland's largest protected areas. It is named after Urho Kekkonen, late President and Prime Minister of Finland.The Suomujoki river flows through the northern parts of the diverse park. The marked paths in its western part are an easy destination even for the inexperienced backpacker, whereas the wilderness is good for long and demanding trips.Most trips to Urho Kekkonen National Park are started from the Kiilopää fell center, the Aittajärvi lake along the Suomujoki river, or Raja-Jooseppi, and backpackers usually end up nearby the Saariselkä fell line, for instance on the top of its highest fell, Sokosti. Reindeer herding is still a common livelihood in the area.To visit Urho Kekkonen National Park and other attractions in Saariselka, use our Saariselka vacation generator.
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Jenika Y
There is near of centrum of Saariselkä hut and campfire place. View from the campfire place is staggering. The place is on the edge of Laplands mountain. And in wintertime you can slide a sloup in the... more »
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Ainom
Peace and quietness. In wintertime the cross country skiing tracks are in excellent shape. Also there are many marked routes and cafeterias and log houses where you can make day trips. The nature is L... more »
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Lakshmi G
If you are in saariselka you have to visit this beauty. This place is mostly famous for skiing but we took the walking trails here and it was nothing less than magical. There are multiple trails with ... more »
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Petteri Lavinen
Very nice area but too many people
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Raiza StormKing
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Great place
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Alexia Dupré-Doàn
Beautiful park very quiet and away from the crowds. There a lot of walk to get to different points of views and Lakes but worth the visit. US markets 3 days in autonomy in the Park. The water is potable in water courses and of small huts and fire place along hiking circuits. Plenty of reindeer and rabbits. Blueberries everywhere!View original -
Violet Loury
Magnificent views. Now this place was one of those that I would like to visit.View original
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