SIGHTS IN SALLA
Hautajärvi Visitor Centre
The Hautajärvi Visitor Centre presents the Oulanka National Park, the Bear’s Trail and the history of the region, as well as providing information about the special characteristics of the bog nature. The Visitor Centre provides you information about outdoor pursuits, services in the region and Metsähallitus (former Finnish Forest & Park Service).
More information: www.outdoors.fi
Riutukka Log Floating Facility
The Riutukka log floating facility is located along the Raakunjoki River. The Raakunjoki River belongs to the River Kemijoki waterway which in its heyday had log floating routes covering a total of almost 4,000 kilometres. The Riutukka logging and log floating buildings and log floating chutes were restored in 1991 – 1992 to cater to reindeer herdsmen, other local inhabitants, and people visiting the region. More information fromwww.salla.fi.
Salla Reindeer Park
The main building of the Reindeer Park houses the Forest Hall Exhibition, predator display and visiting art exhibitions. There is also a cafeteria, souvenir shop and an auditorium seating 130 persons. A reindeer park covering 200 hectares with reindeer and hiking trails. Activity programmes in the summer and winter. Further information available from:
More information: www.sallareindeerpark.fi
Oulanka National Park
The Oulanka National Park is located in the South Salla and Kuusamo regions. The Oulanka National Park is an excellent place for organising excursions. The popular Karhunkierros (Bear’s Trail) travels through the park. Shorter day trips lasting a few hours can also give you a good overall picture of the Oulanka nature and enable you to enjoy the surrounding national landscapes.
More information: www.luontoon.fi/oulanka
Revontuli Spa
The spa completed in spring 2007 in connection with Hotel Revontuli provides visitors with opportunities for relaxation between fun activities and nature experiences. The spa has breathtaking views over the downhill skiing slopes on the Salla Fell and easy access to cross-country skiing and hiking trails. More details available from www.hotellirevontuli.fi
Tuntsa Wilderness Region
Located in North Salla, the Tuntsa Wilderness Region boasts views over Europe’s largest wilderness that continues far over the border into Russia. Tuntsa is a popular area for excursions, fishing and hunting. The UKK route traverses the entire Tuntsa wilderness region, which makes exploring the area easy.
More information:
www.luontoon.fi/tuntsa