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Salla

Salla is a municipality in south-east Finnish Lapland. It has a ski resort, Salla National Park, the northern part of the Oulanka National Park and most of the Tuntsa Wilderness Area. The very popular Karhunkierros hiking trail has its northern end in the southern part of the municipality, while the UKK Trail leads through it.

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    Aholanvaaran hiidenkirnut

    A group of giant's kettles (glacial potholes) on Kalliovaara hill. A pothole called Juomapata is the biggest one in Finland and one of the largest in the world. The 6.8-km nature trail has steep, rough and possibly slippery sections; it is not suitable for the mobility impaired. Using wellies or hiking shoes is heavily recommended. There are two shelters by the trail, one across the bridge, one by the Impivaara hill.

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    Devil's Church at Tuntsa

    Tuntsan Pirunkirkko

    Interesting geological formation near Tuntsa, about 600 m from the road by the UKK hiking trail. The stones are strongly magnetic! The trail from the road goes along duckboards and is considered demanding.

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    Kursu village

    This small village was saved from destruction during the Lapland War, but is probably more famous for its rye bread. Dog fair in July. Occasionally artists playing at the Village House.

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    Onkamo scenic spot

    Onkamon näköalapaikka

    A scenic spot on top of a hill some 70 m from the road. View over the lake Onkamo to Russia and the fells of Old Salla. Table and benches.

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    Paikanselkä Winter War Memorial

    Memorial site at the place where the Finland-Soviet battlefront was in the final day of the Winter War.

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    Salla Church

    Church built in 1950, inspired by the Finnish medieval grey stone churches. The church was financed by donations from congregations in Denmark, which were grateful not to have lost their own churches in the war. Service every Sunday at 11:00. You may ask for a tour of the church from the war museum.

    Open during the services

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    Salla Museum of War and Reconstruction

    Sallan sota- ja jälleenrakennusajan museo

    Museum telling about life in Salla in the 20th century, World War II in Salla, and the reconstruction and resettlement after the war as the Old Salla population got new homes in the rest of the municipality. Café, shop with local products and souvenirs. Guided tours in English available for 1–25 persons, contact the museum for details.

    Oct–Jun Tue–Sat 10:00–17:00; Jul–Sep Tue–Sun 10:00–17:00€5/adult, €3/child, Museum Card valid

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    Salla Visitor Centre

    National park visitor centre. Exhibition, hiking advice, events. Accessible by wheelchair. Dogs (except dog guides) must wait outside. Some services, like souvenir shop and café at the adjacent/co-located Salla Reindeer Park.

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    Salpalinja fortifications

    Some remnants of the 1200 km long Salpalinja fortification complex from the World War II era.

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    Remnants from World War II

    Former guard posts, old airstrips and other military remnants. Several locations around the municipality. Ask your host if they know the nearest ones.