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Things to see in Sodankylä (Finland): 9 places and when to go
Sodankylä is a town in Finland, and this site lists 9 places in and around it, mainly Hiking (9). 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 · 68.0814, 27.7182
- Places
- 9 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- What people come for
- Hiking (9)
- Best time
- June to September.
- Also possible
- December to May and October.
- Nearest airport
- RVN Rovaniemi, 187 km as the crow flies
What to see in Sodankylä
The places in and around Sodankylä, 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.
- Karapulju autiotupaHiking13 km
- Kuuselan kämppä, varaustupaHiking19 km
- Luirojärven autiotupaHiking19 km
- Nattasen palovartijantupa, päivätupaHiking15 km
- Sompiokota Lapp HutHiking12 km
- Tammakkolampi varauskammiHiking19 km
- Tammikämppä, autiotupaHiking12 km
- Tuiskukuru autiotupaHiking16 km
- Tuiskukuru varaustupaHiking16 km
When to go to Sodankylä
The best time to visit Sodankylä 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.
- JanPossible1:58
- FebPossible7:13
- MarPossible11:04
- AprPossible15:15
- MayPossible19:42
- JunBest time24:00
- JulBest time22:27
- AugBest time17:00
- SepBest time12:44
- OctPossible8:41
- NovBetter not4:03
- DecPossible0:00
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 24 h of daylight, and in December, 0 h. In June, 9 of the 9 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 Sodankylä
The nearest main airport is Rovaniemi Airport (RVN, Rovaniemi), 187 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
- Ivalo20 places45 km
- Savukoski12 places55 km
- Inari10 places86 km
- Sodankylä10 places88 km
- Lemmenjoki9 places99 km
- Pyhätunturi21 places120 km
And all of Finland, in its country guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is there to see in Sodankylä?
In all, 9 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.
When is the best time to visit Sodankylä?
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 Sodankylä?
The nearest main airport is Rovaniemi Airport (RVN), 187 km away. From there, directions opens the route on the map.
How do I add it to my trip?
Create a trip with Sodankylä as the destination and these 9 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.
Keep reading
- 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.
- Hiking583 places for hiking in Finland, from E1 European long distance path to spots hardly anyone knows. Best time: June to September. Each with its own season by altitude a
- 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.
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