Three-Country Cairn, Border monument at Goldajärvi Lake, Scandinavia
The Three-Country Cairn is a concrete structure positioned 10 meters into Lake Goldajärvi at the point where Finland, Norway, and Sweden meet. The monument marks the exact location where all three nations converge.
The first border marker was built in 1897 between Russia and Norway, and Sweden joined the agreement in 1901. The present monument was completed in 1926 to officially mark the three-way border.
The monument carries different names across the three nations: Kolmen valtakunnan rajapyykki in Finnish and Treriksrøysa in Norwegian. These distinct names reflect how each country recognizes this shared boundary point.
You can reach the monument by hiking about 11 kilometers from Kilpisjärvi in Finland, or take a boat during summer months to shorten the journey. The best time to visit is outside the winter season when trails are accessible.
The monument sits at the northernmost tripoint on Earth and stands at an elevation of about 490 meters. This extreme geographic location makes it a special destination for travelers seeking to experience the world's boundary lines.
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