Lemmenjoki National Park

15.4.2024

Vaskolompola open wilderness hut: A wood-burning stove is broken and not in use at the moment. Do not make fire now.

There is a long open boat on the river where people are sitting wearing life jackets. A few old pine trees grow on the beach in the foreground. A wooded slope rises on the opposite bank of the river.

The drawn emblem of Lemmenjoki national park. A wolverine is depicted inside the oval symbol. The text Lemmenjoki - kansallispuisto - national park wraps around the outer edge of the emblem.
The legendary River Lemmenjoki leads into the homelands of Lapland's indigenous Sámi People. Experience the wilds and try panning for gold on a guided river trip. Tuck into tasty reindeer stew as you scan the night sky for the Northern Lights in winter, or bathe in the rays of the Midnight Sun in summer. Finland's largest national park has plenty of wild places to explore off the beaten track.

Suitability: Day trippers and more experienced hikers.

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Before The Trip

Responsible hiking - get to know the National Park’s rules, safety tips and seasonal variations.
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Northern Lapland Nature Centre Siida. Photo: Tuija Kangasniemi/MH.

Customer Service

Northern Lapland Nature Centre Siida
Tel. int. + 358 206 39 7740
siida(at)metsa.fi

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Directions

Location: Lapland, in the municipalities of Inari and Kittilä.
Arrival: By car and public transportation.
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Maps of Lemmenjoki

Various maps and brochures of Lemmenjoki.
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Trails

Marked trails and nature trails (60 km).
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Nature

River valleys, rugged fell landscape and large mires. There are several threatened plant species in the national park.
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What To Do

Boating
Trekking
Sightseeing
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What To See

The river valley surrounded by forest wilderness and rugged fells, old housing and hunting grounds of the Sámi people, and the legendary gold-digging area.
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Services

A wide variety of services year-round. Sámi Museum and Northern Lapland Nature Centre Siida, wilderness and reservation huts, camping sites, campfire sites, and dry toilets.
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Partners

Various services provided by partners are available.
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Hiking in the Reindeer Husbandry Area

Hikers give way and close the reindeer gates
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History

River valleys have been favoured places for settlements since the prehistoric times. The first gold fever attracted diggers to Lemmenjoki already in the beginning of the last century. Read more >

Lemmenjoki in Excursionmap.fi

Destination’s map (Excursionmap.fi).
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Weather

See the local weather (en.ilmatieteenlaitos.fi).
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The area is managed by Metsähallitus, Parks & Wildlife Finland.