Explore the attractions, historical sites and natural areas of Savukoski here. By clicking the villages-button you can read more about the villages. Welcome!
See and experience
See and experience
Attractions
Villages
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Korvatunturi
Yes, Korvatunturi actually exists! Santa’s home fell is located in Savukoski. Few have been there, but it is possible to reach.
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Savukoski’s Information centre Korvatunturi
Welcome to the Savukoski’s Information centre Korvatunturi! Exhibits, AV-displays, sale of wilderness permits and tourist information at your service.
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Historic house museum Puistola
Experience the charms of the yesteryear and a slice of Savukoski history. Museum collection, changing exhibitions and enough space for events and parties.
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Urho Kekkonen National Park
Not only you can find the mystical Santa’s home fell in the Urho Kekkonen National Park, but many other things as well.
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Midnight sun and Northern Lights
Enchanting natural light of Lapland offers experiences every season.
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Nature trail of Kivitunturi
Beautiful and diverse sights of Kivitunturi await the travellers. Trail is interesting also because of its history and geology!
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Nivatunturi
The fell landscapes mesmerize. Two pole-marked trails lead to Nivatunturi, which is located at the border of Savukoski and Pelkoseniemi municipalities.
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The Salpa Line
The northern endpoint of the single biggest infrastructure project in Finnish history, the Salpa Line, is located in Savukoski.
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Samperi’s locomotive and railway
Hugo Richard Sandberg brought engine power to the wilderness in the 1910’s. Come and explore the events of Tulppio!
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Logging tradition
The early part of the 20th century was an age of large logging projects in Savukoski. Memories of this period can be found from the terrain, attractions and tales.
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Wilderness estate of Tarkkala
Tarkkala’s estate in Savukoski is a unique living environment having survived the destruction of the Lapland War. It’s a culturally valuable example of the Finnish wilderness lifestyle.
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War history attractions
Are you interested in war history? There are many war history attractions in Savukoski reminding the posterity of the previous events.
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Explore reindeer husbandry
Reindeer husbandry provides a cycle of life in the KorvatunturiLand. Come and explore this trade.
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Culture of forest Laplanders
Culture passed on from generation to generation can be seen in lifestyle and handicraft traditions.
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Savukoski
The village of Savukoski, rustic charm in the middle of the municipality center.
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Tanhua
Tanhua is an active village at the midpoint of Sodankylä and Savukoski municipalities, in the middle of pristine nature. The village is 45 kilometers away from both of the municipalities, Lokka is 38 kilometers away.
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Värriö
The village is located around the beautiful lake Värriö. Essential part of Värriö village is the wilderness village of Seitajärvi. The lakes Värriö, Seita and Ara form a group of three lakes, which the residents use for fishing.
