Population 114/ 69 degrees north

Kilpisjärvi, Finland

Kilpisjärvi is a small village located in the north-western part of Finland, by the Norwegian and Swedish borders. Finland’s highest point, the Halti fell (1300m) is just north of Kilpisjärvi. 

Fun Facts About Kilpisjärvi

Latitude: 69 degrees north

Population: 114

Northern Sami: Eanodat

Kilpisjärvi coat-of-arms

In this Travel Guide...

Things to See & Do

Here’s an overview of some of the best things to see and do in Kilpisjärvi

Hikes, Day Trips & Experiences

Looking to go for a hike or take part in a unique experience? Here are our recommendations!

Saana

Saana Fell (1029m) is one of the more popular hikes in the area. The walk is easy at first but you have to take 742 wooden steps to the top. 

Road-Trips

Follow our road-trip guides for scenic trips around Kilpisjärvi

Self-Guided Walks

Kilpisjärvi on YouTube

Watch our YouTube videos featuring Kilpisjärvi

Kilpisjarvi to Kautokeino

Watch the drive from Kilpisjarvi in Finnish Lapland to Kautokeino in Norway. 

Uniquely Kilpisjärvi

Here are some things that you must do and try in Kilpisjärvi

Three country border point

Close to Kilpisjärvi is the three-country border point of Finland, Norway and Sweden. It is roughly 2.5km northwest of Lake Kilpisjärvi and is only accessible on foot. 

History of Kilpisjärvi

Kilpisjärvi Today

Kilpisjärvi has a school and hotel. The northernmost research station at the University of Helsinki is located here. The best-known tourist attractions are the Saana fell and the three-country border point. 

Travel Information

Getting Here

Fly: No airport

Drive: Kilpisjärvi is on the E8 highway that runs through Finland. The drive between Muonio and Kilpisjärvi is spectacular. 

Train: No train access

Ferry: No ferry access. 

Getting Around

A car is needed to get around. 

Shops

Places to Eat

Cafes & Bakeries

 

Quick Bites

 

Reasonable Restaurants

 

High End & Unique Eats

 

Places to Stay

Hostels & Camping

 

B&Bs & Guesthouses

 

Chains & Mid-Range

 

High End & Unique Properties

 

Sunrise/Sunset & Weather Averages

January

Sunrise: 11:48am

Sunset: 1:44pm

Average Temperature: -12.2C (10F)

February

Sunrise: 9:05am

Sunset: 4:38pm

Average Temperature: -12.3C (9.9F)

March

Sunrise: 6:56am

Sunset: 6:36pm

Average Temperature: -8.8C (16F)

April

Sunrise: 5:37am

Sunset: 9:38pm

Average Temperature: -3.5C (26F)

May

Sunrise: 2:53am

Sunset: 12:11am

Average Temperature: 2.3C (36F)

June

Midnight sun

Average Temperature: 7.7C (46F)

July

Midnight sun until 23 July

Average Temperature: 11.6C (53F)

August

Sunrise: 4:46am

Sunset: 10:31pm

Average Temperature: 10C (50F)

September

Sunrise: 6:52am

Sunset: 8:08pm

Average Temperature: 5.7C (42F)

October

Sunrise: 8:46am

Sunset: 5:56pm

Average Temperature: -0.5C (31F)

November

Sunrise: 10:09am

Sunset: 2:32pm

Average Temperature: -6.5C (20F)

December

Polar night

Average Temperature: -10C (14F)

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