Things to do in Salla
7 activities, venues and outings in Salla, from theatres and live music to parks and tours.
Ranked with the travel guide's picks and well-known places first.
Things to do in Salla
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Karhutunturi fell
The 518 m high Karhutunturi fell is a very prominent peak and a popular hiking destination because of its magnificent views. A 5 km long trail to the top, lapp-pole tent on the way. Staying overnight in the tent is possible. The area has no public transportation. The UKK trail visits the fell some 2 km away.
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Sallatunturi ski resort
Not the biggest ski resort in Finnish Lapland, though it was the country's first dedicated venue for downhill skiing, opened in 1937, and it's the main draw for winter visitors. They have 7 lifts, 15 slopes, 11 of which are illuminated, and the longest run is 1,300 m. Equipment rental and service is available.
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Tuntsa Wilderness Area
Beautiful area with easy terrain. Some experience is still needed as the area is remote and you are on your own, unless you hire a guide.
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Salla Day
All kind of programme, including music and dance performances.
July 19th
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Salla National Park
Mires, small lakes, ridges, gorges and fells. Views to Russia. A new national park inaugurated on 1 January 2022. Some trails and facilities are still under construction as of autumn 2022. Hiking trails in the 3–5 km and 10–25 km ranges, and a section of 75 km of the UKK trail. Also mountain biking, snow shoeing and skiing routes (two of which can be skied with a dog). A few of the trails are suitable for novices, but most require some fitness, good footwear and the skill to use map and compass. Temperatures can be extreme in winter.
24 hr dailyFree
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Salla Reindeer Heat Week and Nothing Happens Week
Sallan rykimäviikko ja Ei tapahdu mitään -viikko
The Reindeer Heat Week follows the annual start of the reindeer mating season. Various activities from guided nature tours to music performances. The Nothing Happens Week is to festive the fact that there is absolutely nothing to do in Salla in late autumn.
in September-October
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Salla reindeer park
Sallan Poropuisto
Reindeer themed activity park. Art gallery. Information about local nature. Reindeer and husky safaris, reindeer feeding, snowshoe tours, skiing in the forest (also for beginners), nature photography, midnight tours, northern lights tours, canoeing, survival.
Daily 10:00–18:00Lunch €11.50
Listings from the Wikivoyage guide to Salla (CC BY-SA 4.0).