Visit Kilpisjärvi Visitor Centre

3.8.2021

Check the safety instructions concerning Coronavirus COVID-19 before you head to trails and fells and visit the visitor centres!

1.7.2021

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

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

Opening Hours in 2021

3.3.–2.5. Mon–Sun 10am–5pm

7.6.–3.10. Mon–Sun 10am–5pm

Closed other times.

Any questions? Call Fell Lapland Visitor Centre in Hetta.

Free entry.

When the Centre is closed You can pick up and return the keys for huts in
Reservable wilderness huts: the Customs Station of Kilpisjärvi / upon presentation of the payment receipt.
Rental huts: Neste Kilpisjärvi / upon presentation of the payment receipt.

The services of Fell Lapland Visitor Centre are in use during winter.

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.

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 (tosilappi.fi).

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.