By Cart to the Arctic Circle Hiking Area
The Arctic Circle Hiking Area is located approx. 25 km north of the city of Rovaniemi along Road 4 (E75). The main starting points of the trails can be found close to the main road in Vaattunkiköngäs and Vikaköngäs. Makialampi parking area at Vaattunkiköngäs junction is also a possible starting point.
- Vaattunkiköngäs parking area, Vaattunkikönkääntie 219, 96900 Vikajärvi. Winter maintenance. Space for around 40 cars.
- Makialampi parking area, Sodankyläntie 2078, 96900 Rovaniemi. On Road 4 at Vaattunkikönkääntie junction. Winter maintenance. Space for around 15 cars.
- Vikaköngäs parking area, Sodankyläntie 2508, 97510 Rovaniemi. The turn to the parking area is located on Road 4, near Vikajärvi village. Winter maintenance. Space for 10-15 cars in winter. There are 3 parking areas with no winter maintenance along the road leading to the lean-to. The road is kept open. In the snow-free season, space for around 40 to 50 cars.
Parking areas
Vikaköngäs parking area
Parking
Sodankyläntie 2508, 97510 Rovaniemi. The parking area is accessed from Highway 4 (E75), near the village of Vikajärvi. Winter maintenance. In winter, there is space for 10-15 cars. Along the plowed road leading to a lean-to shelter area there are 3 parking areas, where there is no winter maintenance. In summer, there is parking space for about 40-50 cars.
Vikaköngäs parking area
Parking
Sodankyläntie 2508, 97510 Rovaniemi. The parking area is accessed from Highway 4 (E75), near the village of Vikajärvi. Winter maintenance. In winter, there is space for 10-15 cars. Along the plowed road leading to a lean-to shelter area there are 3 parking areas, where there is no winter maintenance. In summer, there is parking space for about 40-50 cars.
Vaattunki pysäköintialue
Parking
Vaattunkikönkääntie 219, 96900 Vikajärvi. Winter maintenance. Space for about 40 cars.
Vikaköngäs parking area
Parking
Sodankyläntie 2508, 97510 Rovaniemi. The parking area is accessed from Highway 4 (E75), near the village of Vikajärvi. Winter maintenance. In winter, there is space for 10-15 cars. Along the plowed road leading to a lean-to shelter area there are 3 parking areas, where there is no winter maintenance. In summer, there is parking space for about 40-50 cars.
Makialampi parking area
Parking
Makialampi parking area is situated by Highway 4 near the crossroads of Vaattunkikönkääntie road. Winter maintenance. Space for about 15 cars.