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Pyhä-Luosto Tourism Resort

The Pyhä-Luosto National Park (142 km2, as of 1938, expanded in 2005) fell range is 35 km long and its highest summit is the Noitatunturi Fell (540 m).

The Pyhätunturi Fell
is the southernmost of the great fells of Finland, and it was the southernmost border of Lapland, a boundary mark between peasant settlements and Lapland, dating as far back as the sixteenth century, termed as the Lapland and Lanta border.

Isokuru is Finland’s largest, over 200 metre-deep fell ravine, at the end of which is the Pyhäkuru Gorge, Uhriharju Ridge and the Pyhänkasteenlampi Pond and waterfall. Huttuloma has a wilderness cabin. Huttukangas was the ancient home of Huttu-Ukko, one of the last Forest Lapps.

Other popular sights are, for instance, the Aittakuru Gorge Amphitheatre, Rykimäkuru Gorge, Luosto’s untouched forests over 400 years old, and Europe’s only functioning Amethyst Mine in Lampivaara, where you can visit the mine, hear tales about the amethyst and even excavate your own lucky stone to take home with you. Access to the mining area is restricted. Next to Hotel Pyhätunturi is the Pyhätunturi Visitor Centre, tel. +358 (0)20 564 7302. The Aittakuru Gorge Amphitheatre (seats an audience of 500) has been the venue for concerts since 1993.

Lake Pyhäjärvi lies by the Pyhätunturi Fell in the village of Pyhäjärvi, approximately 167 metres above sea level. Also has a beach.Kairosmaja has the first tourist church of the Lappish fell resorts The Northern Light Chapel (Revontulikappeli) with space for 300, a venue for a number events each year for a total of around 35,000 visitors.

The grounds of Hiking Centre Asteli have an area that displays the wilderness culture of Kemi Lapland and housing made according to old traditions.

 

     

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Best Western Hotel Pyhätunturi
The hotel is located half way up the Pyhätunturi slopes and offers magnificent views to the fells of Lapland. Excellent location guarantees an easy access to the slopes, and in the summer time the National Park trails start right outside th
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Pyhä
HOTEL LUOSTOTUNTURI/ Amethyst Spa
ALLOW US TO WISH YOU A WARM WELCOME TO SPEND A HOLIDAY IN THE FELL ATMOSPHERE. Whether it be summer or winter – the Luosto countryside is always full of pleasant surprises. You can spend an active sports holiday or perfect enjoyment with a
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Luosto
Mettiäinen Holiday Gabins
We have four well-equipped log cabins on the shore of the river Kitinen, with own saunas. Rowing boat. Besides accommodation in a traditional old house. Welcome.
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Kemijärvi
Pyha Safaris
Snowmobile Rental Snowmobile Safaris
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Pyhä
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Isokuru and Kultakero of Pyhä-Luosto.

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River Kitinen.

How to get  Pyhä-Luosto?


Bus connections to Pyhä-Luosto:
* From Kemijärvi railway station, Rovaniemi railway station and Rovaniemi airport. Find "Attachments" below.

By the car:
* About 48 km to the north of the the town centre of Kemijärvi, Road E5 and then Road 9621. 

Nearest railway stations:
* Rovaniemi + some bus connections.
* Kemijärvi + bus connections to Pyhä.

Nearest airport:
* Rovaniemi + some bus connections.

Please always check timetables beforehand.