Visit Kilpisjärvi Visitor Centre

21.8.2020

Because of the coronavirus, safe distances should be kept even in nature, and thorough hand hygiene should be followed at huts, campfire sites and after using the toilet. Metsähallitus' policies and guidelines will be updated as the general corona guidelines become more specific. Check our website for the current situation: www.nationalparks.fi/coronavirusguidelines.

Kilpisjärvi visitor centre seen from outside in winter, with the Saana fell in the background.

Opening Hours in 2020

2.3.–3.5. Mon–Sun 10am–5pm

8.6.–27.9. Mon–Sun 10am–5pm

Closed at other times.

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).

Käsivarsi Wilderness Area

Kilpisjärvi and Käsivarsi Wilderness Area

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