ARCTIC VILLAGE-Kilpisjärvi
Kilpisjärvi village
Kilpisjärvi is a tiny arctic village located in northwestern Lapland, about 400 kilometers above Arctic Circle. It is surrounded by the highest peaks of Finland, including Mount Halti (1324 m) on the border of Finland and Norway.There are about one hundred permanent residents in the village.
Kilpisjärvi landscape is characterized by Saana, the sacred fell of Sami. In the horizon of Kilpisjärvi one can see snow covered fells of Sweden and Norway. The border marker of three Nordic nations is located just 15 kilometers from Kilpisjärvi village and Kilpissafarit office.
Kilpissafarit is a partner of the Arctic Route: a safe, reliable, comfortable, and environmental-friendly way of travelling to new adventures in Northern Norway, Swedish and Finnish Lapland, and creating unforgettable memories in the Arctic. Via the Arctic Route, you can sit back, relax and enjoy the magic of the landscape that passes by on your way to us.
Kilpissafarit, established in 1995, is a Kilpisjärvi-based outdoor activity company.
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