Saariselkä
A TOUCH OF NATIVE CULTURE
Saariselkä is a powerful part of Lapland – a place full of events. This is a location that immediately arouses strong feelings in visitors. Saariselkä and its surroundings provide travelers with the opportunity to experience the reality of the North and the powerful current of exoticism that runs through it. The glimmer of the gold country, a place packed with legends, as well as the Sami culture and reindeer husbandry are authentic aspects of Lapland that visitors should experience. The untouched wilderness has remained unspoiled for millennia. Numerous rivers, lakes and fells dot the landscape. Lapland’s seasons are full of magic, from the Aurora Borealis that alight the sky during the dark period to the nightless nights of summer, and set the stage for nature’s own spectacles.
The village of Saariselkä is inhabited all year round and it has a long history and vibrant culture. Its hotels, restaurants, stores, the spa and other amenities are all a stone’s throw from each other. After the day’s activities, locals and travelers fill the nightspots which are often enlivened by musical performances.
INCENTIVES IN SAARISELKÄ
Culture, history and traditions are a part of the dream in Saariselkä. Plunge into the days of the Lappish Gold Rush, familiarize with original Sámi culture and enjoy the fell archipelago of northern Lapland. Closeness to the Arctic Ocean offer specialties like King Crab Safaris and the real wild arctic north.