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Trek from hilltop to hilltop through the arctic fells along Finland’s first hiking trail. Here you can enjoy hiking or skiing through the wilds, but still find welcoming lodgings for comfortable overnight stays in historic Lappish villages. This part of Lapland has the freshest air in the world. On dark nights look out for the amazing Northern Lights.

For more information, please see: Pallas-Ylläs National Park (nationalparks.fi).

Protected Areas in Finland

A flowering plant growing on a rock in the middle of a misty lake

Vätsäri Wilderness Area

In Vätsäri you can experience the astonishing silence of a wilderness in its natural state.
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A fisher throwing a lure into a still lake at sunset

Käsivarsi Wilderness Area

Finland's wild northwestern arm – Käsivarsi – has the country's most mountainous scenery.
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View from Ukko-Koli Hill’s lookout point over a lake

Koli National Park

The splendid scenery always instills a sense of serenity and wonder in visitors.
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Aapa mire in autumn colours

Syöte National Park

The wild wooded hills of Syöte provide an ideal setting for many activities.
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A frosty, misty morning by a river

Oulanka National Park

In the rugged landscape of the Karhunkierros Trail, you will observe the power of water.
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