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Things to see in Ivalo (Finland): 20 places and when to go
Ivalo is a town in Finland, and this site lists 20 places in and around it, mainly Hiking (13), Nature (4), Mountains (4). The best known are Kiilopää, Kaunispää and Ivalon Helluntaiseurakunta. The best time to come is June to September; also possible: December to May and October. In June there are 24 h of daylight, and in December, 0 h. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.
In a nutshell
- Where
- Finland · 68.4667, 27.3724
- Places
- 20 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- What people come for
- Hiking (13) · Nature (4) · Mountains (4) · Temples (1) · Snow (1) · Hot springs (1)
- Best time
- June to September.
- Also possible
- December to May and October.
- Nearest airport
- RVN Rovaniemi, 222 km as the crow flies
- Highest point
- Kiilopää, at 546 m.
What to see in Ivalo
The places in and around Ivalo, best known first, each with its own page: what it is, when to go and what is next to it. Distances are from the centre, as the crow flies.
- KiilopääFell in Inari and Sodankylä, Finland15 km
- KaunispääFell in Inari, Finland4.7 km
- Ivalon HelluntaiseurakuntaTemples22 km
- SaariselkäSki resort in Finland5.5 km
- TolospääFell in Inari, Finland9.7 km
- PalopääHill in Inarissa, Finland6.3 km
- Aurora Day Trip HutHiking6.0 km
- Day trip hutHiking8.3 km
- Karvaselkä Day Trip HutHiking5.6 km
- Kelo-oja Gold-diggers’ HutHiking5.6 km
- KuurakaltioHot spring bath14 km
- Luttotupa Day Trip HutHiking8.9 km
- Luulampi Daytrip hutHiking15 km
- Moitakuru Day Trip HutHiking8.1 km
- Muorravaarakanruoktu varaustupaHiking43 km
- Old Rumakuru Day Trip HutHiking11 km
- Rönkönlampi tulistelutupaHiking12 km
- Rumakuru Day Trip HutHiking11 km
- Suomunruoktu autio- ja varaustupaHiking26 km
- Vellinsärpimä Day Trip HutHiking9.2 km
When to go to Ivalo
The best time to visit Ivalo is June to September; also possible: December to May and October. This comes from its own places: a month counts as the town's best time when it is the best time for half of what there is to see.
- JanPossible1:17
- FebPossible7:06
- MarPossible11:03
- AprPossible15:19
- MayPossible19:56
- JunBest time24:00
- JulBest time23:37
- AugBest time17:07
- SepBest time12:45
- OctPossible8:37
- NovBetter not3:47
- DecPossible0:00
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 24 h of daylight, and in December, 0 h. In June, 19 of the 20 places are at their best.
When to go to Finland in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Getting to Ivalo
The nearest main airport is Rovaniemi Airport (RVN, Rovaniemi), 222 km as the crow flies. How to get around Finland (train, car, bus) is in its country guide, and what to sort out before you leave is in its checklist.
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Other towns nearby
- Inari10 places41 km
- Sodankylä9 places45 km
- Lemmenjoki9 places63 km
- Savukoski12 places94 km
- Sodankylä10 places121 km
- Muonio17 places153 km
And all of Finland, in its country guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is there to see in Ivalo?
The best known: Kiilopää, Kaunispää, Ivalon Helluntaiseurakunta, Saariselkä, Tolospää. In all, 20 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.
When is the best time to visit Ivalo?
June to September; also possible: December to May and October. In June there are 24 h of daylight, and in December, 0 h.
How do you get to Ivalo?
The nearest main airport is Rovaniemi Airport (RVN), 222 km away. From there, directions opens the route on the map.
How do I add it to my trip?
Create a trip with Ivalo as the destination and these 20 places are on your map, each with its category. The ones you like go into a day's plan with one tap, and Kokai reminds you when you pass nearby.
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