Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
Hetta (Enontekiö)
016 / Pop 1880
The village of Hetta, usually signposted as Enontekiö (the name of the municipal district)
is an important Sámi town and a good place to start trekking and exploring the area.
Though a bit spread out, it makes a good stop for a night or two. It's also the northern end
of the popular Hetta-Pallastunturi Trek.
Sights & Activities
Hetan Lumilinna
SNOW CASTLE
( 040-127-1565;
www.hettasafaris.com
;
visit per person €20 incl sledge transport; Dec-Apr)
This snow castle near the airport can be visited by appointment. There are various pack-
ages including a night's accommodation (s/d €149/220).
Skierri
NATURE CENTRE
( 020-564-7950;
www.outdoors.fi
;
Peuratie 15; 9am-5pm Mar-Apr & Jun-late Sep, 9am-4pm
Mon-Fri late-Sep-Feb & May)
This nature centre at the eastern end of town provides information about Pallas-Yllästun-
turi National Park and the Enontekiö region. There's a smart exhibition on the Sámi and
their nomadic history, and lots of audiovisuals, as well as nature displays on the park and a
cafe.
Hetta Huskies
DOG-SLEDDING
(CAPE Lapland; 050-577-2762;
www.hettahuskies.com
;
Hetantie 211;2km/all-day safari €35/199)
Based just west of town, these folk run reliably good husky-sledding excursions, from a
2km introduction to multiday explorations. You can meet the dogs any time of year (€8 to
€10) and go hiking with a posse of them.
Hetta Hiihtomaa
SNOW SPORTS
(
www.hettahiihtomaa.fi
;Peuratie 23;1-day lift pass €25)
