Saariselkä is a fell resort village in the northern part of Finnish Lapland, set close to Urho Kekkonen National Park. It is a base for visitors who want to spend time in the open wilderness of the Arctic north, and it draws people through the year for different reasons.
What to do
- Skiing is one of the village's best-known attractions, and the fells offer the setting for it.
- Northern Lights tours are widely offered here, taking guests out into the dark, quiet landscape in search of the aurora.
- Wilderness activities make use of the surrounding national park, with routes and terrain for those who like to be outdoors.
The setting
The village sits among fells and forest, and its character comes from that landscape. Because it lies near the national park, a visit can combine a stay in the resort with time spent in more remote country. The surroundings suit those who want space and silence rather than city life, and the area's appeal lies largely in being out in the wild north.
Saariselkä works well for travellers who have a particular interest in winter sports, in watching the Northern Lights, or in exploring Lapland's wilderness on foot or on skis. Visitors planning a trip are best served by checking current conditions and tour arrangements before they set out.
