Place to visit
Kuurakaltio, Finland: what it is and when to go
Kuurakaltio is a hot spring bath in Finland (Ivalo). Interests: Hot springs. 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. 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
- Hot spring bath · Hot springs
- Where
- Finland · Kiilopääntie 620, 99830
- Best time
- December to March and June to September.
- Nearest airport
- RVN Rovaniemi, 210 km as the crow flies
- Run by
- Suomen Latu
- Coordinates
- 68.34644, 27.45825
What it is and where
Kuurakaltio is a hot spring bath in Finland (Ivalo).
It is in Ivalo, where this site lists 20 more places to see, 14 km from the centre.
Its coordinates are 68.34644, 27.45825; the nearest main airport is Rovaniemi Airport (RVN, Rovaniemi), 210 km as the crow flies. How to get around Finland (train, car, bus) is covered in its country guide.
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- Run by
- Suomen Latu
It is one of the Hot springs 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 Kuurakaltio is December to March and June to September.
- JanBest time1:32
- FebBest time7:08
- MarBest time11:03
- AprPossible15:17
- MayPossible19:52
- JunBest time24:00
- JulBest time23:04
- AugBest time17:05
- SepBest time12:45
- OctPossible8:38
- NovBetter not3:52
- 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
- KiilopääFell in Inari and Sodankylä, Finland1.9 km
- Rönkönlampi tulistelutupaHiking3.4 km
- Niilanpaa Day Trip HutHiking3.9 km
- Luulampi Daytrip hutHiking4.0 km
- Old Rumakuru Day Trip HutHiking4.3 km
Distances are as the crow flies. Everything else is in the Finland guide.
More in Finland: Hot springs
- Löyly: sauna, bar and restaurant in Hernesaari, Helsinki
- Rajaportin sauna: public sauna in Tampere, Finland
- Sompasauna: free public sauna in Helsinki, Finland
- Kotiharjun Sauna: public sauna in Helsinki, Finland
- Ikaalinen Spa: spa in Ikaalinen, Finland
- Kulttuurisauna: public sauna in Helsinki, Finland
Every Finland place under Hot springs, each with its season, is on its page.
Frequently asked questions
What is Kuurakaltio?
It is a hot spring bath in Finland.
When is the best time to visit Kuurakaltio?
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 Kuurakaltio?
The nearest main airport is Rovaniemi Airport (RVN), 210 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 Kiilopää, Rönkönlampi tulistelutupa, Niilanpaa Day Trip Hut. The rest is in the Finland guide.
Keep reading
- Ivalo20 places to see in and around Ivalo, Finland: Kiilopää, Kaunispää, Ivalon Helluntaiseurakunta. Best time: June to September.
- Hot springs39 places for hot springs in Finland, from Löyly to spots hardly anyone knows. Best time: December to March and June to September. Each with its own season by altitude
- 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, and from Wikidata, CC0. Daylight hours are calculated from the latitude. More in credits.