Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
The 50km hike to Halti fell (1328m), the highest point in Finland, is a rewarding, reason-
ably well-marked trip. There are several wilderness cabins along the route with reservable
sections. You can get close to it by road through Norway.
Scenic Flights
There's a heliport at the southern end of Kilpisjärvi, and a float-plane dock alongside.
Sightseeing flights cost €200 to €250 for a spin around Saana and the treble border, or
€450 to €600 for flights around Halti. For information, call
Polar-Lento
( 0400-396-087;
Sleeping
Lining the main road are several campsites with cabins. Many places are only open during
the trekking season, which is mid-June to September. As well as the hotel and
Retkeilykeskus, several of the cabin complexes have their own cafe-restaurant, usually
only open during the day.
Tundrea
COTTAGE
(Kilpisjärven Lomakeskus; 0400-396-684;
www.tundrea.fi
;
Käsivarrentie 14188;apt per 2/4 €89/
108, cottage per 2/4 €109/138; )
This is the best of the clutch of cabin complexes in the centre of Kilpisjärvi. It has a decent
restaurant (open June to September), and excellent wooden cottages and apartments with
their own sauna, loft bedroom and fully equipped kitchen. Prices rise in the April and
September high seasons.
Kilpisjärven Retkeilykeskus
GUESTHOUSE, CABINS
(Kilpisjärvi Hiking Centre; 040-778-9445;
www.kilpisjarvi.info
;Käsivarrentie 14663;tent sites €12
plus €4/2 per adult/child, s/d €65/75, 2/4-person cottages €82/92; mid-Mar-early May & early
Jun-late Sep; )
Five kilometres north of the main village, this is conveniently close to the trekking routes
and the Malla boat. You'll find a range of rooms and cottages here, all with bathroom.
There's camping too. The no-frills restaurant dishes up a good all-you-can-eat buffet lunch
