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Things to see in Pyhätunturi (Finland): 21 places and when to go
Pyhätunturi is a town in Finland, and this site lists 21 places in and around it, mainly Hiking (11), Nature (8), Mountains (7). The best known are Pyhä-Luosto National Park, Luosto and Pyhätunturi. 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 · 67.0219, 27.2184
- Places
- 21 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- What people come for
- Hiking (11) · Nature (8) · Mountains (7) · Wildlife (1) · Museums and art (1) · Snow (1)
- Best time
- June to September.
- Also possible
- December to May and October.
- Nearest airport
- RVN Rovaniemi, 79 km as the crow flies
- Highest point
- Noitatunturi, at 539 m.
What to see in Pyhätunturi
The places in and around Pyhätunturi, 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.
- Pyhä-Luosto National ParkNational park in Lapland region, Finland13 km
- LuostoFell in Sodankylä, Finland16 km
- PyhätunturiFell in Pelkosenniemi, Finland5 m
- RevontulikappeliTemples2.0 km
- HuttutunturiFell in Pelkosenniemi, Finland7.7 km
- KapustaHill in Pelkosenniemi, Finland10 km
- LatvavaaraHill in Pelkosenniemi, Finland13 km
- MairivaaraSummit9.6 km
- NoitatunturiSummit3.2 km
- SoutajaFell in Pelkosenniemi, Finland4.2 km
- Haarainselkä Day-Trip HutHiking4.0 km
- Huttujärvi Rental HutHiking7.8 km
- HuttulomaHiking6.6 km
- Kapusta Day Trip HutHiking10 km
- Karhunjuomalampi päivätupaHiking1.9 km
- Kiimaselkä Day-Trip HutHiking4.6 km
- Kuukkeli Rental HutHiking13 km
- Pyhä-Luosto Summer hiking routeHiking11 km
- Pyhälampi Day-Trip HutHiking14 km
- Rykimäkurun polkuHiking14 km
- Salmiaapa Day-Trip HutHiking7.5 km
When to go to Pyhätunturi
The best time to visit Pyhätunturi 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.
- JanPossible3:07
- FebPossible7:29
- MarPossible11:07
- AprPossible15:04
- MayPossible19:07
- JunBest time24:00
- JulBest time21:07
- AugBest time16:43
- SepBest time12:42
- OctPossible8:52
- NovBetter not4:41
- DecPossible0:00
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 24 h of daylight, and in December, 0 h. In June, 21 of the 21 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 Pyhätunturi
The nearest main airport is Rovaniemi Airport (RVN, Rovaniemi), 79 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
- Kemijärvi5 places40 km
- Sodankylä10 places51 km
- Rovaniemi17 places88 km
- Hautajärvi5 places98 km
- Posio13 places102 km
- Savukoski12 places114 km
And all of Finland, in its country guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is there to see in Pyhätunturi?
The best known: Pyhä-Luosto National Park, Luosto, Pyhätunturi, Revontulikappeli, Huttutunturi. In all, 21 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.
When is the best time to visit Pyhätunturi?
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 Pyhätunturi?
The nearest main airport is Rovaniemi Airport (RVN), 79 km away. From there, directions opens the route on the map.
How do I add it to my trip?
Create a trip with Pyhätunturi as the destination and these 21 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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