Savukoski

Savukoski is a municipality in Lapland that stretches across vast forests, river valleys, and fells in Finland's far north. The landscape is dominated by wilderness and natural habitats with very few permanent settlements.

The municipality was established in 1916, creating local administrative structures in the Lapland region. This founding shaped how the area developed as an organized community in the far north.

Sami communities shape local traditions here, with reindeer herding remaining central to regional identity and visible in how the land is used and managed. These practices reflect a way of life adapted to the northern landscape.

Visitors can use hiking trails and fishing spots distributed throughout the area, particularly in Urho Kekkonen National Park. The outdoor facilities are spread across the region, making it easy to explore the wilderness at your own pace.

This area ranks among Finland's least populated regions, which makes the landscape feel truly empty and untouched. This sparse human presence allows visitors to experience nature with almost no signs of civilization.

Location: Lapland

Inception: 1916

Reference: 742

Shares border with: Sodankylä, Pelkosenniemi, Salla

Website: https://savukoski.fi

GPS coordinates: 67.29201,28.16437

Latest update: December 13, 2025 16:08