Place to visit
Revontulikappeli, Finland: what it is and when to go
Revontulikappeli is a place of interest in Finland (Pyhätunturi). Interests: Temples. The best time to visit is December to March and June to September. In June there are 24 h of daylight, and in December, 0 h. It has articles in 2 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in Finland: one to enjoy at a calmer pace. Here is what it is, where it lies, when to come, how to get there and what else is nearby to turn it into a trip.
In a nutshell
- What it is
- Place of interest · Temples
- Where
- Finland · Kappelitie 5, 98530
- Best time
- December to March and June to September.
- Nearest airport
- RVN Rovaniemi, 81 km as the crow flies
- Opening hours
- Mo-Su 07:00-22:00
- Coordinates
- 67.03971, 27.22318
What it is and where
Revontulikappeli is a place of interest in Finland (Pyhätunturi). It has articles in 2 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in Finland: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.
The first tourist church of Lapland, was consecrated on February 9th 1986 by bishop Olavi Rimpiläinen.
It is in Pyhätunturi, where this site lists 21 more places to see, 2.0 km from the centre.
Its coordinates are 67.03971, 27.22318; the nearest main airport is Rovaniemi Airport (RVN, Rovaniemi), 81 km as the crow flies. How to get around Finland (train, car, bus) is covered in its country guide.
Where it is (opens in a new tab)Directions (opens in a new tab)
It is one of the Temples places in Finland. In Kokai it is already on your trip map next to the places you save yourself, and it goes into a day's plan with one tap.
When to go
The best time to visit Revontulikappeli is December to March and June to September.
- JanBest time3:06
- FebBest time7:29
- MarBest time11:07
- AprPossible15:04
- MayPossible19:07
- JunBest time24:00
- JulBest time21:08
- AugBest time16:43
- SepBest time12:42
- OctPossible8:52
- NovBetter not4:40
- DecBest time0:00
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 24 h of daylight, and in December, 0 h. Daylight hours are calculated from the site's latitude for the 15th of each month; when planning a full day on foot they matter as much as the weather.
When to go to Finland in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Before you go to Finland
To enter Finland there are 6 things to sort out before you leave, starting with “Valid Spanish ID card (DNI) or passport”: they are all, with their deadlines, in the Finland checklist. Currency: Euro (EUR); plugs: Type C and F · 230 V · 50 Hz (the same plug as in Spain); emergencies: 112.
In Kokai you tick off the checklist inside your trip, and each item reminds you when it is time to do it.
What is nearby
- PyhätunturiFell in Pelkosenniemi, Finland2.0 km
- SoutajaFell in Pelkosenniemi, Finland2.5 km
- Karhunjuomalampi päivätupaHiking3.0 km
- Kiimaselkä Day-Trip HutHiking4.2 km
- NoitatunturiSummit4.3 km
Distances are as the crow flies. Everything else is in the Finland guide.
More in Finland: Temples
- Helsinki Cathedral: cathedral in Helsinki, Church of Finland
- Petäjävesi Old Church: church building in Petäjävesi, Finland
- Turku Cathedral: cathedral in Turku, Finland
- Temppeliaukio Church: church building in Helsinki, Finland
- Uspenski Cathedral: orthodox cathedral church of Helsinki, Finland
- St. Henry's Cathedral: catholic cathedral in Helsinki, Finland
Every Finland place under Temples, each with its season, is on its page.
Frequently asked questions
What is Revontulikappeli?
It is a place of interest in Finland. It has articles in 2 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in Finland: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.
When is the best time to visit Revontulikappeli?
December to March and June to September. In June there are 24 h of daylight, and in December, 0 h.
How do you get to Revontulikappeli?
The nearest main airport is Rovaniemi Airport (RVN), 81 km as the crow flies. From there, directions opens the route on the map, and how to get around Finland is explained in its country guide.
How do I add it to my trip?
With one tap. In Kokai it is already on the Finland map, next to the places you save yourself: add it to a day's plan, give it a time and, if you like, get a reminder when you pass nearby.
What else is around here?
Nearby you have Pyhätunturi, Soutaja, Karhunjuomalampi päivätupa. The rest is in the Finland guide.
Keep reading
- Pyhätunturi21 places to see in and around Pyhätunturi, Finland: Pyhä-Luosto National Park, Luosto, Pyhätunturi. Best time: June to September.
- Temples658 places for temples in Finland, from Helsinki Cathedral to spots hardly anyone knows. Best time: December to March and June to September. Each with its own season by
- FinlandBefore travelling to Finland: 6 things worth sorting out, each with its deadline. For Spanish citizens, a Spanish ID card (DNI) is enough to get in.
- Where to travelPick what you fancy (mountains, beaches, museums…) and the months you have free, and Kokai tells you which countries to go to and what to see there.
Data from OpenStreetMap, licensed under the ODbL. More about Revontulikappeli on Wikipedia. Daylight hours are calculated from the latitude. More in credits.