Halti Fell
Finland’s highest point is located at Halti, on the border
between Finland and Norway. The highest point is on the fell’s
slope, 1,324 metres above sea-level. It is located about 55 km from the village of Kilpisjärvi. The
Nordic hiking route Nordkalottleden Trail leads from Kilpisjärvi to the top of Halti Fell.
Saana Fell
Saana Fell is located by
the village of Kilpisjärvi. This strange looking fell is 1 029 m high. You can climb to the top of Saana Fell along
a trail which starts at the Kilpisjärvi tourist centre. There is also a hiking
trail which circles Saana Fell. During winter this portion
has maintained skiing trails.
Muotkatakka
This is the highest
point in Finland where the national road network reaches. It is at 565,8 m
above sea level and 12 km south of the village of Kilpisjärvi.
Lapland War Memorial Monument
The monument marking where the
final shot of the Lapland War was fired in 1945 is located at Muotkatakka parking
area / rest spot.
Saivaara Hill
The jagged silhouette
of Saivaara Hill rises to 830 m at the south end of Porojärvi Valley. At the
top of the hill is a memorial plaque in honour of Finland’s former president
Urho Kekkonen. If you are interested in seeing the memorial the hill can be
climbed from its east side.
Malla Strict Nature Reserve
Malla is Finland’s oldest strict nature reserve; it was
established in 1916. It has an area of 30 sq.km. Because the area has
calciferous soil there is a diverse array of fell vegetation there.
The River Kitsijoki Falls
This waterfall is located in Malla Strict
Nature Reserve by Nordkalottleden Trail.
Pihtsusköngäs Falls
These falls are located by Nordkalottleden Trail
. The falls are 17 m high. They are about 45 km
from the village of Kilpisjärvi.
The Three Nations’ Border Point
This is the point at which
Finland’s, Norway’s and Sweden’s borders all meet. It is located 11 km from the
village of Kilpisjärvi.
The River Tsahkaljoki Falls
The waterfall is
located 2 km from Hotel Kilpis.
Kilpisjärvi Finnish War Mission Memorial
A memorial commemorating a mission in
1916 is situated in Kilpisjärvi across from Siilastupa
informationpoint.