Things to do in Enontekio, Lapland: The Best Sights & Landmarks

Halti is the tallest fell in Finland (1324m). It's located 55 km to the northeast from the village of Kilpisjarvi. Halti lies close to the border between Finland and Norway with marked hiking and skiing trails. The Halti summit is easiest to reach by taking the Calotte Route from Kilpisjarvi. The Halti fell is part of Finland's national heritage and in ancient times, the spirits of the fell were worshipped to guarantee a good hunt.

Pyhakero fell is located next to the village of Hetta, in the northernmost peak of Pallas-Yllastunturi National Park. It stands 7 km from the shore of the Lake Ounasjarvi. This fell is a great destination for a day trip or for a start of multi-day trip because of its clearly marked summer and winter trails. There is a wilderness hut at the foot of the fell where to rest before climbing to the top.

These falls are located by the Calotte Route (Kalottireitti) in Kasivarsi region. With the 17 meter drop, Pihtsuskongas is one of the largest waterfalls in Finland. The falls are located 45 km from the village of Kilpisjarvi and you can reach them by skiing or hiking.

This is the highest point in Finland where the national road network reaches 565, 8 m above sea level. It's located 12 km south from the village of Kilpisjarvi. Muotkatakka has also a monument of the Lapland War. The last cannon shots were shot from Muotkatakka, when Finnish Army drove the remaining German troops to Norway.

Yrjo Kokko bird watching tower is a good place to observe the life of the typical birds of Lapland. Its typical inhabitants include smew, swan, white-tailored eagle and goose. The tower is located 10 km from Hetta by road 956. In the tower you can read about the local birdlife in the words of Yrjo Kokko who was a famous scientist and nature lover. There is a lean-to shelter next to the tower.

In the Malla Strict Nature Reserve, along the hiking trail leading to the Three Nations' Border Point, you'll find the Kitsiputous Falls. The place is worth visiting in summer but also in winter when the beautiful waterfalls turn into awesome frozen waterfalls.

Enontekio Church is one of the most beautiful modern churches in Finland. It's located in the centre of Hetta village. Architect Veikko Larkas designed the present church and it was built in 1952 with help of American Lutherans. The mural on the wall behind the altar was designed by the artist Uuno Eskola. This Lapland themed mosaic work manifests the resurrected Christ blessing the people of Lapland and their daily life.

Jyppyra hill rises about 400 metres above sea level next to the village of Hetta. Our ancestors used to worship the spirits of the hill to guarantee a good hunt. A marked trail leads you from the Fell Lapland Nature Center to the top. Along the way you can explore the cultural history of Jyppyra and from the top you can admire the Pallas- Ounastunturi fell chain.

Sotkajarvi bird watching tower is situated on the shore of Lake Sotkajarvi by road 93 from Hetta to Palojoensuu. The area is a great bird wetland and many interesting sightings have been made there. A lean-to shelter and lower platform of the tower are accessible by wheelchair.