Arctic Circle Hiking Area is a wilderness-like destination ideal for year-round outdoor recreation. It is located a half-hours car ride from the town of Rovaniemi. The landscape's signature features are the rugged hills, open water-logged aapa bogs and the River Raudanjoki with its spectacular rapids and lush shoreline forest. Also commercial forestry may be practiced in hiking areas, but in such a way that the recreational needs are taken into account.
The hiking area’s trail network is diverse and has a variety of rest spots offering visitors of all ages a variety of hiking destinations and possibilities.The area around the Vikaköngäs and Vaattunkiköngäs Rapids has the best services within Arctic Circle Hiking Area. The River Raudanjoki offers the possibility for boating and canoeing excursions.The location is easy to access at all times of the year.