Arctic Circle Hiking Area

Winter river landscape. The river is partially melted and surrounded by a snowy forest.

Here you can cross the Arctic Circle and experience the wilds of Lapland just outside Rovaniemi, the home of Santa Claus. Stroll to the fine falls at Vaattunkiköngäs and Vikaköngäs. There are also accessible nature trails in the area. The river offers excellent fishing opportunities. Winter wanderers can explore the hiking area's forests and open marshes on skis or snowshoes.

The area is managed by Metsähallitus, Parks & Wildlife Finland.

This is the web page nationalparks.fi/arcticcircle