Place to visit
Salla National Park, Finland: what it is and when to go
Salla National Park is a national park in Salla, Finland (Sallan kansallispuisto). 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 7 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in Finland: one to enjoy at a calmer pace. 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 Salla, Finland · Nature, Wildlife
- Local name
- Sallan kansallispuisto
- Where
- Finland · Salla
- Best time
- June to September.
- Nearest airport
- RVN Rovaniemi, 140 km as the crow flies
- Website
- luontoon.fi
- Run by
- Metsähallitus
- Coordinates
- 66.78913, 28.94787
What it is and where
Salla National Park is a national park in Salla, Finland (Sallan kansallispuisto). It has articles in 7 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in Finland: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.
Its coordinates are 66.78913, 28.94787; the nearest main airport is Rovaniemi Airport (RVN, Rovaniemi), 140 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
- Metsähallitus
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 Salla National Park is June to September.
- JanPossible3:19
- FebPossible7:33
- MarPossible11:07
- AprPossible15:02
- MayPossible19:00
- JunBest time24:00
- JulBest time20:54
- AugBest time16:39
- SepBest time12:41
- OctPossible8:54
- NovBetter not4:48
- 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: Salla 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
- Pahanojankurun autiotupaHiking3.0 km
- Kylmähete päivätupaHiking4.4 km
- SallatunturitFell area in Finland7.6 km
- Sallan helluntaiseurakuntaTemples13 km
- Salla ChurchChurch building in Salla, Finland13 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 Salla National Park?
It is a national park in Salla, Finland (Sallan kansallispuisto in the local language). It has articles in 7 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in Finland: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.
When is the best time to visit Salla National Park?
June to September. In June there are 24 h of daylight, and in December, 0 h.
How do you get to Salla National Park?
The nearest main airport is Rovaniemi Airport (RVN), 140 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 Pahanojankurun autiotupa, Kylmähete päivätupa, Sallatunturit. The rest is in the Finland guide.
Keep reading
- 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 Salla National Park on Wikipedia. Daylight hours are calculated from the latitude. More in credits.