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To the fells!
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The easiest and safest way to get on to the
fells is to join a guided snowmobile excursion. Participants can either
drive a snowmobile by themselves or take a sled ride. Warm clothes
and insurances are included in the price. Minimum amount of participants
four persons. All trips only under good weather conditions.
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The world's most peaceful
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A snowmobile excursion to the border of
Finland, Sweden and Norway along the ice-covered Lake Kilpisjärvi. The
yellow boundary marker is situated 15 kilometres from Kilpisjärvi
village. The snowmobile route follows the border of Finland and Sweden,
winding by the side of Malla Nature Reserve and partially on the Swedish
side of the border.
The snowmobile route to the boundary
marker is easy to drive and suitable even for a beginner. On the way back we take
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Celebrating
on the fells |
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Many people have celebrated their birthdays, weddings and many other
special occasions in Kilpisjärvi. Numerous happy couples have tied the
knot on the top of Saana or Halti.
Maybe you just want to make your dog happy and bring him or her for a
snowmobile ride in Kilpisjärvi.
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Snowmobile/ski
trip to Kuonjarjohka |
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Are you tired of climbing up the slopes on your skiing trips? There are
no skilifts in Kilpisjärvi
but there is a functioning alternative available. You can take a
snowmobile lift to Kuonjarjohka and enjoy 20 kilometres of - mostly -
downhill skiing all the way back to Kilpisjärvi.
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Raittijärvi
Sami village |
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Raittijärvi
is a unique village by any standard. It is situated about 30 kilometres
from Kilpisjärvi in the middle of wilderness. There is no road leading
to the village. In summer it can be reached only on foot or by plane. In
winter snowmobiles offer the easiest means of transportation.
Raittijärvi is inhabited by Sami reindeer herders throughout the
year.
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Ice
fishing in the fells |
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Kilpisjärvi village is surrounded by fells,
and there are hundreds of small lakes and ponds in the fell area. Water
is clear and pure - and full of fish. The little lakes suitable for
ice-fishing are situated 5 - 20 kilometres from the village. It is
possible to catch for example trout and char.
Ice-fishing on a sunny spring day is
great fun. Ice-fishing excursion is made by snowmobile, sitting in the
sledge. Proper clothing and fishing equipment are included in price.
While fishing participants enjoy lunch (coffee/tea and snacks) by
campfire. |
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In quest of Aurora
Borealis |
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If you are searching for northern lights,
Kilpisjärvi is the best place to start your quest. Kilpisjärvi is
located exactly in the aurora borealis zone of Northern Hemisphere.
When the skies are clear - and they often are - the Northern lights are
visible on three nights out of four. Dancing, colourful lights
illuminate the sky. No wonder, many aurora researcher and photographers
feel home in Kilpisjärvi area.
It is possible to observe the northern lights even in the village but if
you enjoy watching the night sky in total darkness you have to leave the
village. Our guided tours will take you safely to the fells at midnight
when the arctic night sky reveals all its secrets. Depending the season,
this excursion is made by car or snowmobile. You will also hear about
old beliefs and local customs concerning northern lights.
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The Arctic Ocean and mountains of Norway and Sweden |
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The Arctic Ocean with its magnificent fjord is only
50 kilometres from Kilpisjärvi village. There is a snowmobile route
from Kilpisjärvi to Norwegian vilage of Oteren which lies on the coast
of the Arctic Ocean.
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