Lapland´s unique nature and the services in the Saariselkä area give you the opportunity to enjoy many unforgettable experiences and leisure activities. You can try your hand at fishing, cross-country skiing, downhill skiing, hiking, cycling and gold panning, either on your own or in the safe company of other holidaymakers or professional guides.

Saariselkä has become the most versatile tourist center in Lapland due to its excellent location, good transportation connections and quality service. The center of Saariselkä is nearby Urho Kekkonen National Park. The height of the fells in the region vary between 400-700 meters. The highest fell is Sokosti, which rises to 718 meters.

In the middle of the fells near Urho Kekkonen National Park is an international tourist center which has managed to retain its human touch, hospitality and genuine Lapp mentality. Tourism has long traditions in Saariselkä and the tourist enterprises in the area know what it takes for a successful holiday! http://www.saariselka.fi/eng/