Kittilä

The municipality of Kittilä extends across 8,262 square kilometers of Arctic terrain, characterized by dense forests, lakes, and seasonal changes in daylight patterns.

Established as a municipality in 1854, Kittilä has transformed from a remote northern settlement into a center for winter tourism and gold mining operations.

The region maintains strong connections to Sámi traditions, with local communities preserving their ancestral practices through crafts, language, and seasonal celebrations.

Kittilä Airport provides direct connections to major Finnish cities, while the nearby Levi resort offers extensive accommodation options and winter sports facilities.

In January 1999, the village of Pokka in Kittilä recorded Finland's lowest temperature at -51.5 degrees Celsius, marking a significant meteorological milestone.

Location: Lapland

Inception: 1854

Shares border with: Kolari, Inari, Enontekiö, Muonio, Sodankylä, Rovaniemi

Website: https://kittila.fi/en

GPS coordinates: 67.65313,24.91144

Latest update: May 27, 2025 08:43