EXPERIENCE THE MANY SEASONS
Adventure awaits! Each season offers its own unique ways to experience the nature. Whether it’s a fishing trip, a camping trip or a hike, nature invites you to explore and discover its secrets all year round.
Utsjoki has many day trip destinations to offer. Each season offers its own unique ways to experience the nature. You can buy the Utsjoki travel guide called ”A Visitor’s Guide to Utsjoki” at our gift shop to help you discover destinations you will enjoy. A lot of Lomatärppi guests also venture out to Norway. In the Utsjoki travel guide you can find tips for destinations in Norway, too. You can also purchase the Visitor’s Guide to Utsjoki online at: https://utsjokihandicraft.fi/tuote/a-visitors-guide-to-utsjoki/
Paistunturi and Kaldoaivi Wilderness Areas are excellent destinations for hiking and day trips. Hikers doing the 63 kilometre Kevo Trail can relax at Lomatärppi before heading home. The first frost in the middle of September brings out beautiful autumn foliage; for many this is when the nature is at its most beautiful. During this time guests who enjoy hunting can go up the fells to find willow ptarmigans.
During the polar night in winter, the sun never rises above the horizon. A stress-free Christmas in the polar night is a unique experience you will never forget. In the spring when the bright sun is reflecting off deep snow, skiing up on the fells offers unique experiences. The best season for ice fishing is from March till mid May. You can catch arctic char, brown trout and European grayling at the lakes nearby.
Fishing permits for the Utsjoki River can be bought at Lomatärppi for 20 € / day.
In Utsjoki Norway is close – just cross the Tana River using the Sámi Bridge. It is only an hour’s drive to the Barents Sea. On the shores of the Barents Sea the scenery is completely different. There are rocky hills, and a bendy road follows the shoreline. The Barents Sea is beautiful also in the winter. It never freezes over. In Norway you can enjoy lovely seafood. The king crab safaris take you out to the sea for a spot of fishing. Crossing the border to Norway is straightforward; there are no formalities and the border is always open.
Outdoor activities and shorter hikes begin on your doorstep at Lomatärppi.
The Mighty Ailegas Fell dominates the views of the Utsjoki village. You can easily reach the top by taking the service road up. From the top of the fell you have breathtaking views of the Tana River Valley and Utsjoki village. The Utsjoki River flows beautifully at the bottom of the fell before it joins the mighty Tana River.
There are marked hiking routes, Sámi huts and campfire sites up on the fells.
More info on hiking trails here.
ACTIVITIES
WINTER |
Utsjoki in the winter is a magical destination with snow covered fells and northern lights to enjoy. The winter twilight offers unforgettable moments for all Lapland goers.
SPRING |
Spring is a lovely time in Utsjoki with the sun shining warmly, and the nature waking up after a long winter. In spring you can enjoy beautiful scenery, the outdoors and nature’s wonders in this incredible part of Finnish Lapland.
SUMMER |
In the summer Utsjoki is an ideal destination for fishing, hiking and camping, while offering amazing experiences in the wilderness, and activities to enjoy at any age.
AUTUMN |
Utsjoki offers beautiful scenery and several activities in the autumn when the nature changes its colours and the weather is lovely and crisp. Utsjoki in the autumn is a magical destination for nature lovers offering unforgettable experiences for all visitors.
