Visit Kilpisjärvi Visitor Centre

29.3.2022

The flood destroyed the Vuomakasjoki bridge on the Nordkalott Trail and a new one will be built in 2022. Until then you have to wade across the Vuomakasjoki River.

Brown wooden building in the middle of birches in fall colours.

Opening Hours in 2022

6.-30.9. Mon–Fri 10am–5pm

Closed other times.
Customer service Mon–Fri 10am–5pm by phone 0206 39 7990 or email kilpisjarvi@metsa.fi.

Free entry.

Contact Information

Address: Käsivarrentie 14145, 99490 Kilpisjärvi (Enontekiö)
Telephone: +358 206 39 7990
E-mail: kilpisjarvi@metsa.fi

Directions and Maps

By car

The visitor centre is at the southern end of Kilpisjärvi Village, on the same side of Main Road E8 as Saana Fell. Cars should be parked in the designated area by the road.
Vehicles transporting disabled persons can drive to the upper yard of the visitor centre.

Map of the Surroundings of Kilpisjärvi Visitor Centre.

By Public Transport

Daily bus lines (matkahuolto.fi) from Rovaniemi to Kilpisjärvi, and coaches by Eskelisen Lapin linjat (eskelisen.fi) during peak seasons.
Trains (vr.fi) to Rovaniemi and Kolari, connections by bus.
Daily flights (finavia.fi) to Kittilä. Connections by bus or airport taxi service. More information from Enontekiö's tourist information

Outdoor Etiquette

1. Respect nature.

2. Mainly use marked trails.

3. Camp only where it is allowed.

4. Light your campfire only where it is allowed.

5. Do not litter.