Utsjoki is a small Sami village located on the Norwegian border.
Latitude: 69.5 degrees north
Population: 140
Northern Sami: Ohcejohka
Utsjoki coat-of-arms
Here’s an overview of some of the best things to see and do in Utsjoki
Looking to go for a hike or take part in a unique experience? Here are our recommendations!
Follow our road-trip guides for scenic trips around Utsjoki
The E6 highway is the longest highway running through Norway, beginning south of Oslo and ending at Kirkenes. This stretch of the E6 covers the entire length of Arctic Norway, passing by and including some spectacular remote places.
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Here are some things that you must do and try in Utsjoki
Utsjoki has two official languages: Finnish and Northern Sami. It is the region in Finland with the largest portion of official Sami speakers at 41.6%.
Fly: No airport.
Drive: Utsjoki is at the northern end of Highway 4, which is the longest highway in Finland. The E75 runs along the bridge and continues into Norway.
Train: No train access
Ferry: No ferry access.
A car is needed to get around.
Cafes & Bakeries
Quick Bites
Reasonable Restaurants
High End & Unique Eats
Hostels & Camping
B&Bs & Guesthouses
Chains & Mid-Range
High End & Unique Properties
The Arctic Resort Utsjoki is a fantastic place to stay for northern lights watching.
Polar night until 17 January
Average Temperature: -13C (8F)
Sunrise: 8:47am
Sunset: 4:05pm
Average Temperature: -13C (8F)
Sunrise: 6:32am
Sunset: 6:11pm
Average Temperature: -8C (18F)
Sunrise: 5:05am
Sunset: 9:20pm
Average Temperature: -2C (29F)
Sunrise: 1:52am
Sunset: 12:23am
Average Temperature: 4C (39F)
Midnight sun
Average Temperature: 10C (50F)
Midnight sun until 26 July
Average Temperature: 13C (56F)
Sunrise: 4:11am
Sunset: 10:17pm
Average Temperature: 11C (52F)
Sunrise: 6:25am
Sunset: 7:45pm
Average Temperature: 6C (43F)
Sunrise: 8:25am
Sunset: 5:27pm
Average Temperature: 0C (32F)
Sunrise: 10:01am
Sunset: 1:50pm
Average Temperature: -7C (19F)
Polar night
Average Temperature: -10C (13F)