Things to do in Saariselkä

Saariselkä, a charismatic village in the mountainous region of northern Finland, is a popular tourist destination with outdoor activities such as hiking, skiing and sled riding. Found partly inside of Urho Kekkonen National Park, the city itself is a haven for outdoor enthusiasts looking to explore the Inari region of Finland. Located 250km north from the Arctic Circle, winter visitors venture this way for the Christmas experience with festive markets, sled rides, ski excursions, Northern Lights and white weddings. In the summer, the region transforms into a hiker’s paradise with rocky cliffs and flowing streams. For anyone looking to venture north of the Arctic Circle, Saariselkä is the perfect destination all year round!