"Kilpisjärvi" Kilpisjärvi by Gili_S

Kilpisjärvi Travel Guide: 18 reviews and 34 photos

I have been to Kilpisjärvi few times, but always on July which is fantastic with the 24 hours sunshine and lucky me, also 24 degrees Celsius :)
This place is one of the best you can imagine for hiking in the Nordic courtiers.

Pros and Cons

Pros:24 hours sunshine on July
Cons:Unpredictable weather
In a nutshell:Fantastic place for hiking, Nordic scenery of its best

Last visit to Kilpisjärvi: Jul 2007
Intro Updated Dec 19, 2010
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Reviews (17)

Tent Hotels (2)

Here in this photo is the place I planted my test the last time, and as the day was so warm the cold air came down the... more travel advice

Go hiking to other trails Things to Do (4)

This region is one of my favourite in Finland and in the north in general. It is just fantastic for hiking and there are... more travel advice

Stream Off The Beaten Path (2)

There is snow at the top of the mountains that is melting all summer long till the end of July or August. By September... more travel advice

The nature Off The Beaten Path (2)

The nature here is different from the usual in Finland, because of the cold and short summer the trees do not grow here... more travel advice

Comments (5)

HORSCHECK Sep 19, 2007 at 10:06 AM Report Abuse

Fantastic little page with awsome beautiful photos. I really have to visit this northern region of Finland some time in the future. Brilliant photo of your meeting with the reindeer on the street. Well done ... :-)
nickandchris Feb 14, 2007 at 3:26 AM Report Abuse

Beautiful scenery but I don't like the sound of the mozzies!!!
Jim_Eliason Aug 12, 2006 at 8:50 AM Report Abuse

great tips!
SanguiniA Feb 9, 2006 at 12:24 PM Report Abuse

yeah, yeah the water is cold ;-)
sihi Feb 9, 2006 at 12:24 PM Report Abuse

Wonderful pictures and tips of this interesting northern destination. The lake and mountains look beautiful:)