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Things to see in Muonio (Finland): 17 places and when to go
Muonio is a town in Finland, and this site lists 17 places in and around it, mainly Hiking (13), Nature (3), Mountains (2). The best known are Pallas-Yllästunturi National Park, Pallastunturi and Olostunturi. 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 · 67.9284, 23.9775
- Places
- 17 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- Best time
- June to September.
- Also possible
- December to May and October.
- Nearest airport
- RVN Rovaniemi, 172 km as the crow flies
- Highest point
- Pallastunturi, at 705 m.
What to see in Muonio
The places in and around Muonio, 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.
- Pallas-Yllästunturi National ParkNational park in Lapland region, Finland5.7 km
- PallastunturiFell in Muonio, Finland15 km
- OlostunturiFell in Muonio, Finland7.1 km
- Aittalahti Open Wilderness HutHiking15 km
- Juuvanrova Wilderness HutHiking7.1 km
- Keimiöjärvi Open Wilderness HutHiking8.2 km
- Kuusikonmaa Wilderness HutHiking8.6 km
- Mäntyrova Open Wilderness HutHiking11 km
- Mustakero Wilderness HutHiking10.0 km
- Mustavaara Day Trip HutHiking9.3 km
- Pahtavaara Wilderness HutHiking15 km
- Pallas Lapp HutHiking13 km
- Pallas Ski ResortSki resort14 km
- Pallaskota Rental Lapp HutHiking13 km
- Punainenhiekka Day Trip HutHiking14 km
- Tammikämppä Wilderness HutHiking5.7 km
- Vuontisjärvi Open Wilderness HutHiking13 km
When to go to Muonio
The best time to visit Muonio 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.
- JanPossible2:11
- FebPossible7:15
- MarPossible11:04
- AprPossible15:13
- MayPossible19:36
- JunBest time24:00
- JulBest time22:11
- AugBest time16:58
- SepBest time12:44
- OctPossible8:43
- NovBetter not4:09
- DecPossible0:00
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 24 h of daylight, and in December, 0 h. In June, 16 of the 17 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 Muonio
The nearest main airport is Rovaniemi Airport (RVN, Rovaniemi), 172 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
- Äkäslompolo26 places28 km
- Hetta11 places53 km
- Lemmenjoki9 places115 km
- Enontekiö6 places117 km
- Sodankylä10 places125 km
- Ivalo20 places153 km
And all of Finland, in its country guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is there to see in Muonio?
The best known: Pallas-Yllästunturi National Park, Pallastunturi, Olostunturi. In all, 17 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.
When is the best time to visit Muonio?
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 Muonio?
The nearest main airport is Rovaniemi Airport (RVN), 172 km away. From there, directions opens the route on the map.
How do I add it to my trip?
Create a trip with Muonio as the destination and these 17 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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