Salla National Park

The park covers 10,000 hectares of wilderness terrain with old-growth forests, fells, ravines, mires, and small lakes in the Arctic Circle region.

Established in 2022, the park area contains traces of prehistoric settlements and witnessed significant military activities during World War II.

The territory maintains connections with indigenous Sámi people and their traditional reindeer herding practices in the Finnish Lapland region.

Visitors can access over 300 kilometers of marked trails for hiking, skiing, and snowshoeing, with accommodation options available near the park entrance.

During winter months, snow-covered spruce trees create formations while the sky displays northern lights, contrasting with summer's midnight sun phenomenon.

Location: Salla

Inception: January 1, 2022

Official opening: June 11, 2022

Website: https://luontoon.fi/salla

GPS coordinates: 66.78333,28.86667

Latest update: March 5, 2025 19:31