Place to visit
Pyhä-Luosto National Park, Finland: what it is and when to go
Pyhä-Luosto National Park is a national park in Lapland region, Finland (Pyhä-Luoston kansallispuisto) (Pyhätunturi). Interests: Nature and Wildlife. The best time to visit is June to September. In June there are 24 h of daylight, and in December, 0 h. It has articles in 21 Wikipedias: it is one of the fifty best-known places in Finland on this site. 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
- National park in Lapland region, Finland · Nature, Wildlife
- Local name
- Pyhä-Luoston kansallispuisto
- Where
- Finland
- Best time
- June to September.
- Nearest airport
- RVN Rovaniemi, 79 km as the crow flies
- Website
- luontoon.fi
- Run by
- Parks & Wildlife Finland
- Coordinates
- 67.10372, 26.9993
What it is and where
Pyhä-Luosto National Park is a national park in Lapland region, Finland (Pyhä-Luoston kansallispuisto) (Pyhätunturi). It has articles in 21 Wikipedias: it is one of the fifty best-known places in Finland on this site.
It is in Pyhätunturi, where this site lists 21 more places to see, 13 km from the centre.
Its coordinates are 67.10372, 26.9993; the nearest main airport is Rovaniemi Airport (RVN, Rovaniemi), 79 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)
- Run by
- Parks & Wildlife Finland
It is one of the Nature and Wildlife 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 Pyhä-Luosto National Park is June to September.
- JanPossible3:03
- FebPossible7:28
- MarPossible11:06
- AprPossible15:05
- MayPossible19:09
- JunBest time24:00
- JulBest time21:11
- AugBest time16:44
- SepBest time12:42
- OctPossible8:51
- NovBetter not4:38
- DecPossible0:00
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.
| What you come for | Best time | Possible |
|---|---|---|
| Nature | June to September | December to May and October |
| Wildlife | June to September | December to May and October |
It is not the same trip whatever you come for: Pyhä-Luosto National Park has a different season depending on what you want to do here, and Kokai puts it in the right month for you.
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
- Kuukkeli Rental HutHiking1.2 km
- Rykimäkurun polkuHiking1.2 km
- Pyhälampi Day-Trip HutHiking2.2 km
- Pyhä-Luosto Summer hiking routeHiking2.4 km
- LatvavaaraHill in Pelkosenniemi, Finland2.6 km
Distances are as the crow flies. Everything else is in the Finland guide.
More in Finland: Nature
- Gulf of Finland: arm of the Baltic Sea
- Halti: fell at the Finnish–Norwegian border
- Old Rauma: old town of the city of Rauma, Finland
- Oulujärvi: lake of Northern Ostrobothnia and Kainuu, Finland
- Turku Cathedral: cathedral in Turku, Finland
- Bothnian Bay: northernmost part of the Gulf of Bothnia
Every Finland place under Nature, each with its season, is on its page.
Frequently asked questions
What is Pyhä-Luosto National Park?
It is a national park in Lapland region, Finland (Pyhä-Luoston kansallispuisto in the local language). It has articles in 21 Wikipedias: it is one of the fifty best-known places in Finland on this site.
When is the best time to visit Pyhä-Luosto National Park?
June to September. In June there are 24 h of daylight, and in December, 0 h.
How do you get to Pyhä-Luosto National Park?
The nearest main airport is Rovaniemi Airport (RVN), 79 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 Kuukkeli Rental Hut, Rykimäkurun polku, Pyhälampi Day-Trip Hut. 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.
- Nature436 places for nature in Finland, from Gulf of Finland to spots hardly anyone knows. Best time: June to September. Each with its own season by altitude and daylight.
- 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. More about Pyhä-Luosto National Park on Wikipedia. Daylight hours are calculated from the latitude. More in credits.