Drive it Yourself: Kilpisjärvi to Kautokeino in Finnish Lapland & Finnmark
Enjoy this remote and scenic drive through Finnish Lapland into Finnmark
The Hidden North
North European travel guide
Population 114/ 69 degrees north
Kilpisjärvi, Finland
Kilpisjärvi is a small village located in the north-western part of Finland, by the Norwegian and Swedish borders. Finland’s highest point, the Halti fell (1300m) is just north of Kilpisjärvi.
Fun Facts About Kilpisjärvi
Latitude: 69 degrees north
Population: 114
Northern Sami: Eanodat
Kilpisjärvi coat-of-arms
In this Travel Guide...
Things to See & Do
Here’s an overview of some of the best things to see and do in Kilpisjärvi
Hikes, Day Trips & Experiences
Looking to go for a hike or take part in a unique experience? Here are our recommendations!
Saana
Saana Fell (1029m) is one of the more popular hikes in the area. The walk is easy at first but you have to take 742 wooden steps to the top.
Road-Trips
Follow our road-trip guides for scenic trips around Kilpisjärvi
Self-Guided Walks
Kilpisjärvi on YouTube
Watch our YouTube videos featuring Kilpisjärvi
Kilpisjarvi to Kautokeino
Watch the drive from Kilpisjarvi in Finnish Lapland to Kautokeino in Norway.
Uniquely Kilpisjärvi
Here are some things that you must do and try in Kilpisjärvi
Three country border point
Close to Kilpisjärvi is the three-country border point of Finland, Norway and Sweden. It is roughly 2.5km northwest of Lake Kilpisjärvi and is only accessible on foot.
History of Kilpisjärvi
Kilpisjärvi Today
Kilpisjärvi has a school and hotel. The northernmost research station at the University of Helsinki is located here. The best-known tourist attractions are the Saana fell and the three-country border point.
Travel Information
Getting Here
Fly: No airport
Drive: Kilpisjärvi is on the E8 highway that runs through Finland. The drive between Muonio and Kilpisjärvi is spectacular.
Train: No train access
Ferry: No ferry access.
Getting Around
A car is needed to get around.
Shops
Places to Eat
Cafes & Bakeries
Quick Bites
Reasonable Restaurants
High End & Unique Eats
Places to Stay
Hostels & Camping
B&Bs & Guesthouses
Chains & Mid-Range
High End & Unique Properties
Sunrise/Sunset & Weather Averages
January
Sunrise: 11:48am
Sunset: 1:44pm
Average Temperature: -12.2C (10F)
February
Sunrise: 9:05am
Sunset: 4:38pm
Average Temperature: -12.3C (9.9F)
March
Sunrise: 6:56am
Sunset: 6:36pm
Average Temperature: -8.8C (16F)
April
Sunrise: 5:37am
Sunset: 9:38pm
Average Temperature: -3.5C (26F)
May
Sunrise: 2:53am
Sunset: 12:11am
Average Temperature: 2.3C (36F)
June
Midnight sun
Average Temperature: 7.7C (46F)
July
Midnight sun until 23 July
Average Temperature: 11.6C (53F)
August
Sunrise: 4:46am
Sunset: 10:31pm
Average Temperature: 10C (50F)
September
Sunrise: 6:52am
Sunset: 8:08pm
Average Temperature: 5.7C (42F)
October
Sunrise: 8:46am
Sunset: 5:56pm
Average Temperature: -0.5C (31F)
November
Sunrise: 10:09am
Sunset: 2:32pm
Average Temperature: -6.5C (20F)
December
Polar night
Average Temperature: -10C (14F)
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